Students

NEW FALL '26 CALENDAR (see below)!

Beginning 8/16, New Salem Youth is back on Sunday nights for 6th-12th graders, with a new name and a new time! Join us from 5:00- 6:30 PM in the Loft as we take an in-depth look at the book of James this August/September, along with new games and old favorites, snacks on snacks, icebreakers, worship, and the return of small groups! Can't wait to see you there!!!
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Physical calendars are available in the Loft on Sundays! The following are our upcoming dates for August- December!

Aug 16   Sunday Night Youth Kick-Off!!!
Aug 23                     Slip N' Slide Kickball
Aug 30            Sunday Night Youth
Sep 6                NO YOUTH (Labor Day Weekend)
Sep 13    Sunday Night Youth
Sep 20             Sunday Night Youth
Sep 27                      NO YOUTH (Fall Break)
Oct 4                Sunday Night Youth
Oct 9       Youth October Bash
Oct 11             Sunday Night Youth
Oct 18             Sunday Night Youth
Oct 25             Sunday Night Youth
Nov 1               Sunday Night Youth
Nov 8      Sunday Night Youth
Nov 15  Youth Friendsgiving
Nov 22           Sunday Night Youth
Nov 29 NO YOUTH (Turkey Day Break)
Dec 6               Sunday Night Youth
Dec 13           Youth Christmas Party
Dec 20           NO YOUTH (Christmas Break)
Dec 27           NO YOUTH (Christmas Break)


mFuge - June 1-4, 2026

Meet your Student Pastor: Robby Hurd

Robby is the Youth and College Pastor at New Salem and has spent over ten years in student ministry. Active in his youth group through middle and high school, Robby was blessed to be able to assist with mission trips stateside and abroad, as well as lead music in praise band. A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Robby continued to volunteer with students through college, working several summers as a youth intern before eventually being called to youth ministry full-time.

Robby is married and along with his wife, Christina, shares a passion for helping young people build a strong relationship with Jesus. Together, they have a son (William) who recently turned three, and a baby girl, Vivi, born December '25. Robby loves hiking/exploring new places, writing, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.


Questions about Student Ministry?

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