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As we come to the end of this year, we are deeply thankful for how God has continued to move through The Walk Youth Group. What began over 21 years ago has grown into a place where students are learning to follow Jesus in real life. This semester alone, 271 individual students attended youth events, which has been a huge blessing. At the heart of what we do is discipleship. Our high school students spent this semester studying the Book of Mark, looking closely at how Jesus taught His...

As we wrap up this year, we just want to pause and say thank you. This year has been filled with incredible joy—joy in seeing students grow, joy in community, joy in watching God move in big and small ways. From weekly gatherings to small groups, from conversations to moments of prayer, we’ve been reminded again and again why we do what we do. There’s something special about watching students take steps in their faith, build real friendships, and experience the love of Jesus...

Celebrating the True Joy of Christmas This week, we gathered for our White Elephant Gift Christmas Party—a night full of fun, laughter, and connection. For many students, this will be one of the moments they remember most about this Christmas season. Before the gift exchange, we intentionally broke into small groups and opened the Bible together, walking through Luke 2. Our high school students helped lead middle school students, because we believe real ministry and real growth...

It’s Giving Tuesday, and here’s why we’re asking for your support: Because for 21 years, we’ve been committed to doing student ministry the way Jesus modeled in the Gospels — learn, grow, go. Each part matters, and when they come together, students thrive. We spend a lot of time helping students understand the Bible, but we also help them take what they’re learning and use it in real conversations. When students share who Jesus is to them in simple, everyday moments, people...

We’re so thankful for another meaningful Thanksgiving Outreach. Our team gathered at Thomasville High School, then spent the morning delivering meals throughout our community. Every year God opens doors we never expect, and today was no different. This outreach has become a tradition for 17 years now, and one of the best parts is seeing former students come back and serve alongside the ones who are still in youth today. We also had families join us who had never served with us before,...

17th Annual Thanksgiving Day Outreach in Thomasville Date: Thanksgiving Day Time: 9:30 AM–1:30 PM Location: Thomasville High School (315 S. Hansell Street) This is one of our favorite events of the year! We’ll meet at Thomasville High School and spend a few hours distributing meals at Providence Plaza and Wood Valley Apartments. Parents, children, and out-of-town family members are all welcome to join us! You’re free to come and go as needed—if you can’t stay the...

Would your family and possibly your church consider supporting our ministry? From time to time throughout the year, we reach out to our friends and families to ask for support as God continues to grow the ministry of Building 229 and The Walk Youth Group. For 21 years, we’ve been walking beside middle and high school students, taking them on 36 mission trips across New Orleans, Los Angeles, Hollywood, NYC, and San Francisco. Week after week, they also have a safe, encouraging place...

Sign-Ups Start Today for the 15th Annual D-Now Weekend in Thomasville GA at Building 229 January 16th–18th (MLK Weekend) For all students in grades 6–12 Don’t wait—spots fill up fast. Text Chris today to sign up for an unforgettable weekend of faith, friendship, and fun. We’ll spend three days growing together, serving others, and deepening our walk with Christ. We’re limiting registration this year to 100 students or fewer, so be sure to sign up early. Where:...

What an incredible week of ministry in New York City Throughout our time here, our students shared the love of Jesus with hundreds of people—from parks and subways to sidewalks and city squares. We met people from all over the world—Germany, France, Greece, the Caribbean, Africa, and across the U.S.—each with their own story, questions, and journey of faith. This trip was full of meaningful conversations, but one question opened more hearts than any other: “Have you ever...

Today we met a man named Andre, sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park. As we talked, we shared that we were in New York to tell others about Jesus. He said he knew about God and even read the Bible sometimes but wasn’t sure how he really felt about it. “I can look at this park and all the people in it and know there’s a higher power,” he said, “but I just don’t know.” We shared the gospel with him — that Jesus died for our sins and rose again so we could have...

Today, Gabriel and I met a woman sitting on a pillar at Union Square. She shared how disappointed she’s been in political leaders lately and how hard it’s been to find financial support. Though she has housing, she’s struggling to make ends meet each month and constantly fears she’ll come up short. We listened and shared that while people may disappoint us, there is a God who is faithful and unchanging. She told us she believes in Jesus, so Gabriel gently asked, “Do you know...

Yesterday, Mr. Chris and I were sitting while Lyndsay was journaling about her encounter, and then Mr. Chris and I started walking up and down the sidewalk, looking into buildings. I think one of them was a library. Mr. Chris was talking about how people don’t notice what’s around them—just what’s right in front of them—and that really stuck with me. As soon as Lyndsay finished journaling, I took her & SK into the library. There were a lot of people inside, but two things stood...