Who We Are
We are a youth group based in Chilliwack, BC focused on apprenticing under Jesus Christ. We are supported by Broadway MB Church. Our staff and volunteers are followers of Jesus, and we pass on His teachings, yet students of many different faith positions call our community “home”. We exist to give youth a safe and enjoyable space to grow, ask questions, laugh, cry, pray, worship and belong. We think it’s important to just be a kid sometimes and we plan some pretty sweet activities with that in mind. We also see the value in growing into adulthood with intention and support, so we spend time learning God’s Word and building life long relationships too. We know life is full of challenges and uncertainties, and we aim to equip the students we meet to persevere and overcome. Ultimately, we desire that our students would know and model their lives after Jesus. Our program isn’t perfect and our leaders don’t always have all the answers, but we are carefully following a God whose strength is made perfect in weakness.
Typically, we would meet at Broadway Church on Tuesday and Wednesday nights and head out on day trips and retreats together. For now, while our local community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, we meet online. See our Events page for a full scope of opportunities to connect, and visit our Resources page for teaching and devotional material.
Our Staff Team
Zack Melhus, Youth Pastor
Zack has been our Youth Pastor for the past 5 years. His passion is to see people encounter and embrace the abundant, purposeful, and lasting life Jesus came to bring the world.
He is responsible for the general leadership of our vision and direction and is our primary teacher.
Zack is proud to call Chilliwack home, and spends a lot of his spare time around the local mountains, rivers and lakes, often with a book, a camera, or a coffee in hand. And as the coffee stains on his books bear witness - sometimes all three.
Josiah Plett, Youth Assistant
Josiah is our Youth Assistant and joined the team this year. He loves problem solving and is driven by a deep desire to see people realize their potential.
He helps run the logistics here at YOUTH, oversees our COVID plan, is often the mastermind behind our games - and a lot more. We call him the Swiss Army Knife.
When he’s not working in youth ministry or studying for his Youth Min degree, you can usually find Josiah tackling a new project at the climbing gym, making his way out of an escape room, or challenging someone to a game of spikeball.
Lydia Pollard, Media Assistant
Lydia is the newest member of the team and works as our Media Assistant. She loves Jesus, loves the homies, and is known for her ability to make anyone smile.
She is one of our in house photographers for YOUTH events, films and edits our videos and helps with social media and graphics too.
Lydia is wrapping up her last year of high school, and if she isn’t in the Broadway studio, she’s probably out for a drive somewhere scenic, shooting portraits for her new business, or taking on anyone who dares play her for a game of 21.
Our Volunteer Team
Coming soon. We made this website really fast. We know you want to see Caleb’s beautiful face, so check back soon!