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Overview of Student Ministries

This is the what we do and why we do it.

SUNDAY NIGHT -   SN is our primary Student ministry program.  SN is meant to be the place that Students connect to God and each other.  Worshipping God in a style that students enjoy and hanging out with one another.

We start with a meal at 5:30.  It is followed by a night that includes worship, teaching, activities and discussions in community groups. We are done by 8 pm, but students can hangout until 8:30.

Student LIFE U - These Sunday AM classes are offered every month.  Beginning this August will have completely separate Middle School (IGNITE) & Sr. High (FUSION) Classes.  These focus on three main areas - Bible & Theology, Spiritual Disciplines & Life Issues.

Small Groups - We feel strongly that small groups help students grow in their faith.  Our groups are intended for students that want to grow and be mentored by "being with" like minded students and a dedicated adult leader. 

Students form groups of 3 or 4, and are given a leader.  These groups are gender specific & meet at least 2/month for Bible Study, mentoring and accountability.  Oh yes, they have a lot of fun together, too! 

"BIG" Church Attendance & Service - For too long youth ministry has been a place where students go so they don't have to go to "BIG" church.  This has not been a good thing.  More than 50% of students "graduate" from church when they graduate from high school.  When surveyed many say they don't feel comfortable in "Big" church - it is a foreign place to them.  Students need to know they are part of the church, not just the future of it.  We encourage students to go to services.  Go together.  Try a Cafe service.  Your students stand to gain a lot.

We also want students to discover how God has gifted them and then use those gifts to serve others.  There are many ways to serve God and others in the church and outside of it!  We currently send a group of students to the Homeless Coalition every 4th Friday of the month to serve dinner. 

OUTREACH EVENTS - Nearly every month we have an OUTREACH event.  Specifically intended for our students to bring their friends!  These events are meant to "connect students to God and each other".  Look for these events on the youth calendar of events!

PARENTS - There are ways that you can get involved!  Lead a small group, help prepare a meal for Sunday night, or teach a Student LIFE U session.  Let us know how you can help.