YOUTH
Josh Webb
Youth Minister
Josh and his wife, Kelli (a first-grade teacher in Chapel Hill), joined Riggs in 2015 and have worked tirelessly since then to build our youth program from scratch. He has not only built a robust vacation bible school program that continues to grow each year, but he has also worked to coordinate area-wide worship with nearby congregations and added the activities noted below. Josh has a B.S. in Agriculture Business from UT Martin, a M. Ed in School Counseling from FHU, and an Ed. S in Administration and Supervision from FHU.
Youth Activities
We offer bible classes for all age groups starting at the nursery age. Outside of bible classes, our youth also have these opportunities to spend time together and engage in various ways.
Kids for Christ
KFC (Grades K-5) meet once a month for an activity and devotional. This is a great time for our youngest grades to spend time together and have fun.
Challenge Youth Conference
Each February, we take our youth group, young adults and members to Challenge Youth Conference, a wonderful weekend youth rally in Pigeon Forge, TN.
Teen Devos
Youth in grades 7-12 have weekly devotionals on Sunday evenings. These events usually involve pizza!
Summer Bible Camps
Riggs Youth have multiple opportunities to go to camp. 2 weeks at Fall Creek Falls and this year they will be going to Horizons at FHU.
Vacation Bible School
Each summer, we host an interactive VBS for children in the community. The festivities usually involve lots of singing, crafts, a bible lesson and a meal.
R.U.S.H
Riggs youth go to Freed- Hardeman University in September to grow closer to other Christians while learning about FHU.
Riggs CoC Scholarship Fund
The Riggs scholarship fund offers an opportunity for any qualifying student to earn a scholarship to a Christian university of higher education. In order to earn the scholarship, you must meet certain criteria, desire to attend a qualified Christian university, and maintain a Christian lifestyle. This scholarship is provided by monetary donations from members of the congregation, community, and Christian brotherhood and also adheres to a set of bylaws that are actively upheld by the board members and Riggs CoC elders.