Hi, my name is Brandi Burget and I am the Youth Director here at The Well. I welcome you to explore this page and encourage you to be part of our growing youth program. If you have any questions, feel free to call me at 814-934-8719 or email me at bcburget217@yahoo.com.

Exploring Christ, Playing, and Building Confidence

Nomads Youth Ministry strives to create a culture of family through connection and sharing the good news of the gospel. We’re committed to guiding and equipping the next gen to pursue a personal lasting relationship with Jesus.

  • Runs from Sunday 13, 2026 until May 2, 2027

    Sunday nights is designed to foster strong relationships with God, mentors, and peers that will help guide us all through life’s many ups and downs. We intentionally begin each night with a time of fellowship that allows for check-ins, life updates, and fun conversations which helps to create a bond and sense of family among the group. We always include a group game or activity followed by a message of faith. There are also scheduled theme nights throughout the year such as costume party, karaoke nights, Christmas party, and more. These serve as a great opportunity for students to invite their friends.Description text goes here

  • Wednesday Nights 7:00 pm–8:30pm

    Runs from Sunday 13, 2026 until May 26, 2027

    Sunday nights is designed to foster strong relationships with God, mentors, and peers that will help guide us all through life’s many ups and downs. We intentionally begin each night with a time of fellowship that allows for check-ins, life updates, and fun conversations which helps to create a bond and sense of family among the group. We always include a group game or activity followed by a message of faith. There are also scheduled theme nights throughout the year such as costume party, karaoke nights, Christmas party, and more. These serve as a great opportunity for students to invite their friends.

  • Things look very different over the summer. With so many families away on vacation and participating in sporting tournaments, attendance is sporadic. So, we put a pause on our weekly gatherings and instead participate in different fun activities such as a night at Meadows, swimming and bowling at Morrison Cove, a Delgrosso’s trip, a night at the Altoona Curve, etc. This is open to any student who has completed 5th grade to 12th grade. This creates a great opportunity for our new 6th graders to get to know our group in a fun laid back setting and allows our seniors to have one last hurrah with us! A new schedule is released each May.

  • Every spring in April or May we go on a Friday evening to Sunday afternoon getaway at a Christian camp or retreat center no more than 2 hours away. The purpose is to grow deeper into our faith and foster group bonding.

  • We host a “lock-in” where youth spend the night at a location with lots of supervision! And while a lot of good can come from these nights, they can also bring about a lot of mischief, especially in those middle of the night hours. Adult leaders usually dread these nights while teens LOVE them. All those circulating thoughts is where the invention of the Late Nighter was born. On these nights from 8:00 pm–1:00 am teens take over the church! We play high energy games, enjoy some awesome food, have lots of laughs, and hear about our amazing creator and savior! At the end of the night students can either get picked up or will be given a ride home and everyone leaves happy!! This is a fantastic time for students to invite their friends. We host 1-2 of these events per year.

  • We believe that we are more than just our building and body of believers. We are part of the kingdom of God made up of a world full of Christ followers. Several times throughout the year we join with other local youth groups for times of fun and connection with God and each other. These include combined youth group nights, events, and outings.

Youth Program Stewardship

volunteering

Are you interested in helping as an adult with the Nomad Youth Group?

Volunteering with a youth program can be intimidating. What do you say to a 14-year-old you've never met before? You'll be the "new adult" in the room, and it's natural to wonder if you'll fit in.

As a new volunteer, I can tell you it feels awkward at first. But it gets easier. As you become involved, you'll learn what to say—and sometimes what not to say. And if you stumble, don't worry. No one expects you to be perfect.

Over time, the youth will become comfortable with you, and you'll build genuine relationships. It takes a little courage, patience, and your time.

At one youth meeting I was helping with, a young man was struggling with a Bible passage about judgment. He couldn't understand why God would want us to judge others. As we talked, one word came to my mind: compassion. We aren't called to approach people with condemnation, but with the same mercy and compassion we hope to receive ourselves. The look of relief on his face was immediate. A single word helped him see the passage in a new light.

That moment reminded me that you don't have to be a Bible scholar or have all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes God simply uses an ordinary person who is willing to show up, listen, care, and be available.

No matter who you are, you can make a lasting difference in the life of a young person.

So be encouraged...and volunteer!

—Bob Y., Nomad Youth Volunteer

To volunteer, contact Brandi Burget for more information:
bcburget217@yahoo.com