Youth Ministry
Discover Alienation at Damascus Road in mt. Airy
Our dynamic Christian Youth Program!
AlieNation is Damascus Road’s dynamic youth program for middle and high school students in Frederick County and beyond.
Our Christian youth ministry helps your teen to grow personally and spiritually, build strong friendships, and experience the love of Jesus through uplifting youth praise and worship, group events, faith-based activities, engaging Bible-based teaching, youth retreats, and youth mission trips.
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Join AlieNation to be part of a youth church community where teens are encouraged to develop leadership skills, serve others, and learn to live boldly for Christ!
Weekly Program
Sunday Nights | 6-7:30 pm
Middle school students (grades 6–8) gather on campus during the school year, with a special Summer Series offered during the summer.
[DEEP] Bible Study
Oct-Mar | 5–6 PM
Middle School DEEP is a Bible study designed to help students dig deeper into God’s Word. Pizza is served each week!
Weekly Program
Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 pm
High school students (grades 9–12) meet on campus during the school year (September–May) and gather at a local park in the summer (June–August) for a special Summer Series.
[DEEP] Bible Study
Oct-Mar | 5:30-6:30 PM
High School DEEP is a Bible study designed to help students dig deeper into God’s Word. Dinner is served each week!
Meet Roger Record
Youth Pastor & Director / Global Missions Director
Record felt called to ministry at 20 years old while serving as a camp counselor. He earned dual B.A. degrees in Theology and Elementary Education from Adventist University and later studied under Dr. Richard Fredericks, founding pastor of DRCC.
For over 22 years, Roger has faithfully served as Youth Pastor and Mission Director at DRCC, witnessing countless lives transformed. He has led and participated in 100+ mission trips and carries a deep passion for orphan care.
His greatest joy is seeing lives changed through the finished work of Jesus—a mission that continues to fuel his ministry every day.
Meet Bryan Gerner
Director of Young Adults and Assistant Youth Director
Bryan Gerner is a passionate ministry leader with over a decade of experience investing in the next generation. He loves seeing young people grow in their faith and build a personal relationship with Christ. At DRCC, he has played a key role in youth and young adult ministries and has led impactful missions to Honduras—a place close to his heart.
Above all, Bryan treasures his family. He’s married to his best friend, Mary, and is a proud dad to Braxton and Barrett. Whether at home or in ministry, he is committed to helping the next generation encounter Christ and live on mission.
Nextsteps
Hey teens! What's your next right step?
