THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
We are the youth ministry of Heritage Church in Hattiesburg, MS. We seek to help all people discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus, while sharing His love with others.
WHO WE ARE
Heritage Youth is built on one word: Honor. We honor up, down, & all around. Honor isn’t just what we do; it’s who we are, because it reflects the life of Jesus.
We believe notetakers are history-makers.
Everything we do is designed to help youth Know God, Find Freedom, Discover their God-given Purpose, and Make a Difference. We do this through authentic relationships, worship, biblical teaching, and D-Groups.
We believe every youth is created on purpose, for a purpose, and with a purpose
As we begin a new school year, we want to continue building on the L3 Principle that we introduced at the end of last semester: To Learn, Live, & Lead like Jesus.
New Here? We’d love to connect with you!
If this is your first time at Heritage Youth, click the link below to fill out our Connect Card.
This helps us get you connected with one of our amazing D-Group Leaders and make sure you feel right at home.
We can’t wait to see you. The best is yet to come.
current message series - mad love
Week 1: God’s Love Pursues You (August 5th, 2026).
Before we can learn, live, and lead like Jesus, we must first understand one foundational truth: God loves us.
This week, we looked at Jesus' Parable of the Lost Sheep and discovered that God's love is personal, intentional, and relentless. Just as a shepherd leaves ninety-nine sheep to search for one that is lost, God pursues us because we matter to Him.
Bottom Line: God loves you, pursues you, values you, and rejoices when you come home.
weekly schedule
first wednesday night (august 5th)
first wednesday night (august 5th)
Sunday Mornings | 9:00–9:45 A.M.
Small Groups meet upstairs in the youth space. 6th–8th graders gather together, while 9th–12th graders meet separately for age-specific discussion & growth.
Sunday Mornings | 10:00 A.M. + 10:04 A.M.
We would love for youth and their families to join us at Heritage Church for one of our two Sunday Morning services: Traditional Service in the Sanctuary at 10:00 A.M. or our Contemporary Service at 10:04 A.M. in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday Mornings | TBD
Heritage Youth partners with First Priority at PCS, gathering youth before school to grow in their faith, build community, and reach their campus for Christ.
Tuesday Mornings | 7:00–7:45 A.M.
Start the day with prayer, community, & a short devotional. We meet at Ward’s in Sumrall (1st & 3rd Tuesdays), McDonald’s in Purvis (2nd & 4th Tuesdays),
Wednesday Mornings | 7:45-8:10 A.M.
Heritage Youth partners with First Priority at the OGMS Gym, gathering youth before school to grow in their faith, build community, and reach their campus for Christ.
Wednesday Nights | 5:30–7:00 P.M.
Heritage Youth meets upstairs in the youth room for games, worship, and relevant teaching. We also gather in grade- and gender-specific D-Groups for deeper conversation and meaningful relationships.
Thursday Mornings | 7:00–7:45 A.M.
Start the day with prayer, community, & a short devotional. We meet every Thursday morning at Topher’s near Oak Grove High School on Old Hwy 11.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay up to date with everything happening at Heritage Youth. Our calendar is the best place to find upcoming trips, special events, deadlines, and important dates. Check back often so you don’t miss what’s coming next!
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Thanks for checking out our site! My name’s Josh House, & I’m the youth minister here at Heritage Church. I’m excited to connect with you. My heart has always been to help youth connect with Jesus in a real & personal way. I truly believe everyone is created on purpose, for a purpose, and with a purpose.
At Heritage Youth, we believe God never intended for us to do life alone. That’s why we partner with families to walk alongside youth in every season of life.
My wife, Brittany, our two daughters, and our incredible leadership team would love to connect with you and your family as we grow together in faith.
D-Group Leaders:
Boys Groups: 6th: Jayson Herdon, 7th-8th: Jason Caire, 9th: Andy Geske, 10th: Benjamin Hardy, 11th: Jimmy Edwards, 12th: Richard Alexander & Layton Hood.
Girls Groups: 6th: Allison Downing, 7th: Sarah Anderson & Megan Taggert, 8th: Brittany House, 9th: Michelle Sisson, 10th-11th: Jennifer Caire & Courtney Hardy, 12th: Sallie Ryan & Emily Saffle
Sunday Morning Leaders:
Middle School:Jason Greene, High School:Mike Davis