Greater Kansas City Disciples Youth

Regional Youth Group

Youth grades 8th-12th are invited to join the new Greater Kansas City Christian Church Disciples of Christ Regional Youth Group.

The group will meet once a month at rotating churches throughout the region. This youth group will include fun games as well as theological discussions.

Community Christian Church’s Rev. Stephen Underwood will serve as the primary contact and will accompany the youth in all their meetings.

Regional Youth Cabinet

The Regional Youth Cabinet is made up of junior and senior high school students in the KC Disciples Region. They meet monthly to plan CYF Mid-Winter and CYF summer camp. Serving on the Regional Youth Cabinet develops strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

The 2024-2025 Cabinet is made up of 14 youth and 4 adults:

Cole Becker a senior from Smithville First Christian Church
Andrew Bennett a junior from Country Club Christian Church
Megan De La Piedra a junior from Smithville First Christian Church
Chloe Easton a junior and Co-Communication officer from Smithville First Christian Church
Karyssa Fugarino a senior from Independence Boulevard Christian Church
Emma Hite a senior and Co-Communication officer from Liberty
Christian Church
Tristen Holt a junior from North Oak Christian Church
Charlie Jin a senior from Merriam Christian Church
McKinley Massie a junior from Smithville First Christian Church
Brooke Nickell a senior and Co-Moderator from Living Water
Christian Church
Isabella Richardson a senior from Hillcrest Christian Church
Mira Smith a senior and secretary from Fairview Christian Church
Henry Seitz a senior from Saint Andrew Christian Church
Audrey Steitz a senior and Co-Moderator from Community Christian Church
Anna Godsey an adult from Hillcrest Christian Church
Tristan Jordan adult moderator from Peace Church
Claire Lammers an adult from Saint Andrew/Lee’s Summit Christian Church
Chuck Pickrel an adult from Saint Andrew Christian Church

YAC Herd

The YAC Herd is a group of individuals who serve as Youth and Children leaders in their churches. We meet monthly to discuss work we can collaborate on, advice for programming, recruitment ideas, and more.

We meet once a month in person. All are welcome to join!

Contact Kelly Schneikart with any questions.

2026 Camps

Be sure to save the date for Summer Camp 2026!

For ALL of our camps please register your camper for the grade they completed in May of 2025.
ex: If they just finished third grade they will register for primary camp.