Youth - Have Bible Will Travel

We are The Way Youth!

We provide a place for your youth to come and belong to something more than just church. We teach them about Jesus, Safety, & Fun – with life lessons, day to day struggles they are dealing with and how to get through life together with the help of The Word. We teach them to BE THE EXAMPLE and not to let anyone look down on them due to their age – 1 Timothy 4:12.

Our youth consists of 6th-12th Graders. We have bible-based teachings and dig into how they apply in our lives today so that we learn from the teaching, and it becomes relatable to each person.

Youth Leaders

Pastor Mark & Felicia Dennis

We began attending Have Bible Will Travel in 2014, during a time when our marriage and home life were struggling under the weight of trauma and challenges. But God opened our hearts, restored our marriage, and completely transformed our lives. He taught us to trust in Him, revealing that we were created on purpose for a purpose.

Our journey into ministry began with a marriage retreat, The Art of Marriage, where God showed us what we were doing right—and what we needed to change. In 2016, we were called to serve as youth leaders, despite facing our own challenges at home. Trusting in God’s plan, we stepped forward in faith, and through youth ministry, we not only helped teens grow in Christ but also experienced immense personal growth.

Over the years, we’ve served in various ministries, from Kingdom Kids to the Deacon board, but our passion for youth ministry brought us back in 2022. With God’s guidance and an amazing team of leaders, the youth ministry has flourished across all campuses.

In 2025, we embark on a new journey as Youth Pastor and Pastor’s Wife, grateful for God’s work in our lives and the unwavering support of our church family. We love youth ministry because it allows us to invest in the next generation—building authentic relationships, guiding teens through their faith journey, and helping them navigate life’s challenges with Christ at the center.

We are blessed with two teen daughters currently involved in youth ministry, and our son will soon join. We look forward to seeing all that God has in store as we continue to serve and follow His calling. We are excited to see each campus thrive and blessed to have so many wonderful youth leaders that share the same passion. – Mark and Felicia Dennis

Youth Pastor & Wife at Have Bible Will Travel

Michael Havey

I have served in many ministries at Have Bible Will Travel but felt called to youth ministry.

I started in youth ministry in 2016 with Pastor Aaron because young people are often overlooked due to their age. Yet, they are eager to be fed and can be developed into leaders.

Youth ministry is more than studying the Bible each week—it’s about connecting with young people, helping them achieve their goals, and leading them to Jesus.

I mainly lead youth at the North Campus, but you’ll also see me at other campuses. Hope to see you at an HBWT location soon! – Michael Havey

Shannon Stevenson

My journey in youth ministry began in 2015 when I was asked to chaperone the WAY Youth trip to Branson. As a Kingdom Kids teacher and mom of two teenagers and a 4-year-old, I wasn’t sure if I could handle 100 teenagers—but after praying, I said yes. That trip was life-changing. I witnessed youth grow in faith, give their lives to Christ, and form lasting bonds. Unexpectedly, I felt called to share my testimony for the first time, which deeply impacted a young woman who remains a lifelong sister in Christ.

I continued chaperoning trips, amazed by how the Holy Spirit moved. When they resumed in 2023, I joined again, this time with my youngest son attending. After the 2024 trip, I felt led to step up as an official youth leader. With prayer and guidance from leadership, I officially joined in August 2024.

Since 2012, I’ve volunteered with Kingdom Kids twice a month, now only serving monthly while dedicating myself to youth ministry. My passion is to help the next generation know Christ, grow in faith, and have a trusted mentor during life’s challenges. I’m excited for this journey and all that God has in store! – Shannon Stevenson

Noah Gielow

I struggled from a young age, feeling trapped in a life that lacked purpose. This led me down a destructive path, pushing me away from my family and towards people who accepted me, for better or worse. By age 20, I was living in a toxic house, estranged from my family due to the harm I had caused them. My sister invited me to church, where, for the first time, I heard the Bible applied in a way that made sense. As I followed its teachings, my life began to change, and God showed up just as promised. I was baptized on January 19, 2020, and started growing in my faith through discipleship.

Even before baptism, I felt called to youth ministry but doubted my worthiness. By 2022, after much prayer with my wife, Sami, we answered that call. Despite our brokenness, Jesus used us in powerful ways, giving us purpose. That same year, we married and helped relaunch youth ministry at our St. Charles campus. As leadership shifted, I stepped into the role of Youth Ministry Director, serving alongside my wife, creating a safe space for youth to grow in faith and fellowship.

Later, we felt called to a new path, uncertain of God’s plan but trusting His direction. This led us to HBWT Moscow with Sami’s family, initially thinking it was a temporary move. But as always, God’s plan was greater. We made a deep commitment to the church and our new community.

Youth ministry remains close to my heart, as I often wonder how my life might have been different with strong spiritual guidance as a teen. Now, as I lead youth at the Montgomery campus, I see them not just as kids, but as the next generation of Godly leaders—ready to share Christ, break chains, and transform lives. – Noah Gielow