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3-D Youth Ministry...

Developing Devoted Disciples

This dynamic ministry is lead by Pastor Darius Merritt who has been a licensed minister since the age of 12.  Pastor Darius and his lovely wife, Deacon Tanisha, celebrated seven years of marriage in May, and have a beautiful daughter, Trinity Nichol.

Our Three Dimensions Are:

  • Height - That is our worship
  • Width - That is our ministry
  • Depth - That is our discipleship

We desire to grow higher in our worship of God, wider in the growth of our ministry through God, and deeper in our relationship with God.

Our Mission:

To see youth become fully devoted followers of Christ.  A fully devoted follower is one who:

  • Understands the GRACE of God and has committed their life to Christ.
  • Desires to continually GROW in their relationship with Christ.
  • Strives to GIVE of the talents and resources that the Lord has provided.

Our Values:

  • Youth need strong role models and mentors.  Therefore, our ministry is established on well equipped, passionate, and faithful workers.
  • The word of God stands forever and is our handbook for life.  Therefore, it is the foundation for all of our teaching and preaching.
  • Our Lord demands worship and is more than worthy of it.  Therefore, we focus our hearts and minds on the Lord.
  • The Father is often referred to as the Good Shepherd, which cares for and is concerned about His sheep.  Therefore, we deliberately look for the hurting, lonely, and discouraged to open our doors and hearts to.

AWANA Clubs & 24/7 Ministries:

Awana helps churches and parents work together to develop spiritually
strong children and youth who faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Our
programs offer a proven approach for evangelizing and discipling
kids in the church and community.  Awana meetings consists of Handbook time, Bible Study Time and Game time.

  • Cubbies - ages 2 to 4
  • Sparks - Kindergarten - 2nd grade
  • Truth & Training - 3rd - 5th grade
  • Trek - 6th - 8th grade
  • Journey - 9th - 12th grade

Elder-inTraining Roshanda James - Children's Minister
Minister Tawanda Williams - Youth Minister

For more information on the 3-D Youth Ministry, please contact Pastor Darius Merritt via email at Pastordarius@lwmwaldorf.com or contact the church at 301-885-3360.