Our Mission

To live and love like Jesus for the purpose of knowing God and making Him known amongst the Next-Generation. 


Attention Parents!

parent small group happens from 7-7:30 PM on sunday nights.

Our Meeting Times

Our students meet on Sunday mornings at 10:45 AM in the “Outback” (the building behind the worship center) to study the Bible together.

We also meet on Sunday nights at 6:00 PM in the Ministry Center (Gym) for games, snacks, and worship together in prayer, teaching, and small groups. If you are a teenager and looking for a safe space to have fun, grow in your faith, and build meaningful friendships, Grace Way Students is the place to be!



Click below to learn about our Family Battle Plan


Summer Camp

Lake Williamson Christian Center

July 26th – July 30th, 2024

Cost: $235

*Payments must be paid in full by July 22nd.


Mission Trip

Join us for a week of service projects, worship, and fun right here in De Soto.

June 17th - 21st, 2024

Cost: $60 for anyone planning to get a t-shirt and eat 3 meals each day. This cost will also cover our fun activity one evening.

$12 if you just want a t-shirt but are not planning on eating every meal.


Become a Student Volunteer

Grace Way Students seeks to partner with parents and church leaders to help prepare students to know, defend, and live their Christian faith. 

We are always looking for volunteers to help us reach students with the gospel, and equip them to defend their faith.

Serving regularly with Grace Way Students looks like leading a small group on Sunday nights or teaching a Bible study on Sunday mornings. 

If you cannot serve regularly, do not fret! There are plenty of other opportunities to serve. Every year we need leaders for summer camps, hosts for open houses, chaperones for events, and leaders for mission trips.

Read this packet, fill out the form on the final page, and email it to hayden@fbcdesoto.com


Meet Our Student Pastor

Hayden and Kristen Carter

Hayden was born and raised in Louisiana. Hayden earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Leavell College and is currently working towards his Master of Divinity in Christian Education with a specialization in Youth Ministry. Hayden has a love for mentorship/discipleship for the next generation and helping them find their identity in Christ. He enjoys drinking coffee, people, and anything outdoors.