They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.
Isaiah 61:3c
Who We Are
Grounded is a non-denominational Christian Youth Group for students from Northern IL and Southern WI. If you are a high school student or if you graduated high school within the past two years, please consider visiting.
Between twenty and forty students meet almost every Sunday night at the Lynde’s home in Rockton, IL for fellowship, food, fun, and most importantly, to worship God through the study of his Word. We also have special events periodically. We would love for you to drop in or reach out with any questions.
Grounded in Faith, Growing in Community
At Grounded, we are working to help our students grow in their faith. One of the main ways we do that is through studying God’s Word. Most of our meetings include a time of expository teaching and discussion.
We are also working to create an environment for our students to meet new people and to develop deep Christ-centered relationships.
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Grounded was started by Brad and Kelly Lynde, and their teenage children Caleb, Katilyn, and Allison. Their oldest, Tyler, is a fourth grade teacher in Iowa.
Brad owns and operates a small telecom consulting business. He has experience teaching high school Bible classes, leading adult-life groups, and serving in several other church ministries. Brad will graduate with a Master's Degree in Theology from The Billy Graham School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in early 2025.
Kelly is a stay at home mom and spent the last few years homeschooling her daughters, caring for her family, and serving her church. Kelly has experience leading adult life groups and serving in various children's ministries. In her past, Kelly worked on staff for the kids ministry at a local church. She was also previously in charge of outreach in her capacity as a Deacon.
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There are several great youth groups in the area. We are not seeking to compete with them.
While visiting local churches in 2023, our family found that there were many great churches without youth groups. We also came to realize that not every student fits into every youth group environment. While we continue to seek God's direction, we felt called to create a youth group experience in Rockford to fill this void; one that is not tethered to any local denomination or church.
Our goal is to create a Christ-centered youth group experience for everybody, regardless of church affiliation.
We are focused on teaching God's Word and focused on creating opportunities for our student's to develop great friendships.
Some of our fundamental characteristics:
Christ-Centered
Bible-Focused
Co-Ed
Parent-Honoring
Church-Honoring
Fun
Learn more about us in our FAQ page.
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We are committed to transparency. We want to support our students and want to ensure their parents are 100% informed. Feel free to contact us at any time.
Brad Lynde
(815) 985-8788
Kelly Lynde
klynde78@yahoo.com
(815) 742-8404
Visit our FAQ Page