Christian Education

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
Sister Miranda Smalls Director.

Youth Development Alliance (YDA) is an organization serving all youth and children in the Antioch Baptist Church of Corona and surrounding communities. Youth ministries directly under the umbrella of YDA are as follows: God's African-American Young Adult Women (GAAYAW), God's Ebony Males (GEM), Youth At Work (YAW), and the Beverly Wise-Harris Children's Ministry (including Nursery Ministry) Our Mission Statement is as follows:

The Youth Development Alliance will work to develop an atmosphere where all youth and children can experience and feel the love of Christ. We will learn, grow and have fun as we explore our identity as children of God. We will encourage participation in discussions, sharing in church and youth events, and service projects that serve the needs of our community. We will work to build a sense of community with our leaders and adults, as part of the larger church, and as part of the community around us. Ultimately, our purpose is to CAPTURE, EQUIP AND BRING TO MATURITY this generation of youth and children in order to take the love and hope of Jesus Christ to the world.

NURSERY MINISTRY
This ministry is directed by Sister Edwin Mendez and offers a nurturing environment for children of ages 3 years old during our church service. Children are given the opportunity to sing Christian songs, read Christian books and watch Christian videos.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Directors Emiko Mason and Janet bring a wealth of knowledge and creativity to children ages 4 -12 as the directors of this ministry. The children are ministered to every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday during the church service. They also meet every 3rd Saturday from 12:00 - 2:00 where more time is given to the ministry through arts & crafts and special events. If you know a child in this age group, please encourage them to get involved.

GOD'S EBONY MALES (G.E.M.)
Brother Ben Durio is the director of GEM. He develops activities that mentor the African American males, ages 6-16. They fellowship through participating in trips and rap sessions. They also learn life skills such as cooking, hygiene, career education, Black history, anger management and many other activities. GEM meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:00am -12:00pm.

GOD'S AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUNG ADULT WOMEN
Hadda Goss-Whiteside directs GAAYAW. Together with other Christian mentors, they focus on developing "well rounded" young ladies from ages 9-18. Activities include rap sessions, sewing lessons, hygiene and many other life skills. GAAYAW meets every 1st Saturday from 1:00pm. - 3:00pm.

YOUTH AT WORK
YAW is directed by Minister Keisha Agard and Minister Andrea Taylor. They provide an opportunity for fellowship, bible study, rap sessions and many other exciting activities for youth. YAW meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm in the fellowship hall. find out more>

SUNDAY SCHOOL Department
Toddlers - 2-3 (Nursery)
Kindergarten - 4-5 (2nd Floor)
Primary I - 6-7(3rd Floor)
Primary II - 8-9
Juniors - 10-11
Junior High 12-14
Senior High 15-17
Young Adults - 18 - 35
Adult Women
Adult Men

BLESSED HANDS DEAF MINISTRY
The Blessed Hands Deaf Ministry is a Ministry to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. We provide Sign Language Interpreting at our 7:45 and 10:45 a.m. worship services and at Thursday evening Bible Study. Sign Language Students are encouraged to become a part of the Ministry. We meet every Saturday. The Blessed Hands' mission is to submit themselves as vessels for God to fill them with his spirit and use for his purpose. Their focal Scripture Is, "Oh That Christ May Increase, That We Might Decrease" (John 3:30). They believe that God has called and gifted them for this purpose, and they know that it is not them, but the Christ that lives within them. Their ultimate goal is to service the deaf and hard of hearing communities, letting them know about the saving grace of Jesus Christ.