Here at Garber, our mission is to 'ignite' a passion for God, for others, and for reaching the world. It is a call for students to deepen their faith by becoming more like Jesus. The goal is to create an environment where students aren’t merely attending Ignite, but where the Holy Spirit can set a fire (Ignite) within each student a desire to have a closer relationship with Jesus. We also want them to find community within their peers where they can experience fellowship and accountability.

Among these things, we want the students to go and make disciples in their friend groups, sports teams, and schools! We partner with parents and the whole church to minister to youth in grades 6-12 by building relationships, studying the Bible, discussing faith-related topics, and serving together. Our youth programs provide a space for students to learn and grow in their faith and with one another.
All students are welcome, and we hope to see you there!

Scroll down for more information about our weekly schedule, programs, trips/events, and forms.  
You can also contact the church 252-637-4022

Below is the calendar for Ignite Student Ministries from December 2025-February 2026! Take a look at what we have going on and make plans to join us!

Spring of 2026
Confirmation is a rite of the Global Methodist Church in which people become full members of the church by going through the Confirmation class and making a public affirmation of their faith
to the congregation.

Confirmation will be led by our youth pastor, Jacob Hardin. It consists of multiple lessons and group discussions throughout the Spring
and will include at least one weekend retreat.

More details for Confirmation 2026 will come out in December of 2025.