First and foremost.

First and foremost, we believe that instruction begins in the home with mom and dad.
GBYouth exists to supplement parental discipleship by providing a church environment for students to further connect, study, disciple and serve. It is our goal to help students become Bible literate, doctrinally sound and service-ready for the Kingdom.

Whether hanging out in the Student Cafe, worshipping in David's Place or playing Ultimate on the East Lawn, you'll find this is common ground. This is a place where everyone is welcome and you can be you. You'll grow life-long frienships with some of the coolest people around and experience the most fun you can imagine. Guaranteed.

Most importantly, you'll grow in an eternal relationship with God through Jesus the Christ. Here you will discover the Bible; its content, context and modern applications. You'll learn to discern the truth in your culture and media. You'll be equipped to grow others in discipleship and participate in a variety of mission projects.

INTERNATIONAL

Santa Elena, Honduras

We are pleased to partner with Jeremiah Mission, a private orphanage and ministry mission in Santa Elena, Honduras.

• Theological training and resources for local pastors. 
• Small group leadership. 
• Crafts and playtime with mission children. 
• Community worship and preaching. 
• Financial and physical resources for the mission.

Since 2011,  GBYouth has been pleased to serve with Chuck & Joyce Harper and Jeremiah Mission.  Nestled in the hills east of Lake Yojoa in central Honduras, Jeremiah Mission is home to approximately 40 children who have suffered from overwhelming poverty, neglect and abuse.  The mission serves not only to care for them, but to minister to their families and the surrounding community.  

GBYouth high schoolers take an annual summer mission to serve this wonderful organization.  We provide physical and theological resources, teaching, worship, crafts, recreation (and a whole lotta love) to the mission and people of Santa Elena.

NORTH AMERICA

Ft. Peck, Montana

We are pleased to serve both Poplar and Ft. Peck Indian reservations in Montana.

• Community worship.
• Community supper and music.
• Children & youth soccer clinic.
• VBS crafts and evangelism.

In summer of 2017, GBYouth launched a new mission endeavor to Ft. Peck Indian Reservation in northeastern Montana.  Partnering with the Mallary Association and organizations across the country, GBYouth served both Wolf Point and Poplar communities.  

Poverty, addiction and abuse are not foreign to the people of this area. While census data suggests a large evangelical affiliation, the Indian people are largely under-reached with the gospel.

GBYouth assisted in hosting a soccer camp for Poplar's inner-city children and youth.  As part of the camp, students provided VBS crafts, meals and Bible stories.  Additionally, students led worship and gave support to a local congregation in Wolf Point.

LOCAL

Albany, Georgia

Missions begin at home. We love serving our neighbors here in southwest Georgia.

• Samaritan's Purse.
• Billy Graham Evangelism Association.
• The Salvation Army.
• The Albany Rescue Mission.
• The Boys and Girls Club. 
• Live Oak Elementary School.
• Whiz Kids.
• Second Harvest.

According to the most current census, Albany, Georgia is the 4th poorest city in the United States.  The demographics reporting unemployment, homelessness and food scarcity are disturbing.  The religious statistics are alarming, with almost half of our community reporting no religious affiliation.

Since its inception, GBYouth has joyfully served its neighbors in Albany, Leesburg, Leary and other surrounding areas.  Through a variety of service projects and ministry initiatives, GBYouth works hand-in-hand with local schools, sister-churches and non-profits to answer the physical, educational and spiritual needs of our community.

Leaders.

Ninja & Nobel Peace Prize Recipient.

Family:

Husband to:         
Amy Walden Haynes, (my college sweetheart, soulmate, best-friend and partner in crime).
Father to:         
Sadie Bryn Haynes, (twenty-one year old creative genius, co-parent to younger brother Caleb).  Sadie is a junior at Grand Canyon University, Pheonix, AZ.
Caleb Walker Haynes (sixteen year old comedian, drummer and antagonizer to older sister Sadie). Caleb is a junior at Byne Christian School.

Education:    

Graduate coursework:

Currently studying | MDiv (Master of Divinity) with a concentration on Apologetics.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.

Undergraduate:

1997 | BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) Painting & Drawing.
The Lamar Dodd School of Art, University of Georgia, Athens, GA.

Ordination:

2011 | Certificate of Ordination and Licensure
Gillionville Baptist Church

Influences:

Theology:

Augustine of Hippo
Wayne Grudem, General Editor ESV Study Bible
Timothy Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church
John Macarthur, Grace Community Church
Albert Mohler, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
John Piper, Bethlehem Baptist Church
Charles H. Spurgeon

Apologetics:

Ken Ham, Answers in Genesis
Craig Lane, Reasonable Faith Ministries
Del Tacket, Focus on the Family
Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church
R.C. Sproul

Missions:

David Platt, International Mission Board

Family Discipleship:

Voddie Baucham, Grace Family Baptist

Testimony:

How do I even attempt to paint the most beautiful thing I have ever seen? How do I pen about the most fascinating person I have ever experienced? How do I speak my absolute infatuation for the One who not only changed my life, but gives me life eternally? 

At nine years of age, I professed Him publicly as Savior of my soul.  It was not until my early twenties however, that I professed Jesus as Lord of my heart and was baptized.  It was at this juncture that I began to truly walk with the Son of God.  He captivated me and became prominent in my life.  I began to serve Jesus the Christ through my family, creativity, and teaching. 

I am so glad to be part of the Gillionville Baptist family. I am compelled and completely committed to shepherding this student body. I am so eager to equip and encourage each of our young people to live out the Great Commission. Each of us are created to carry out this very purpose in our lives.