Our desire is to see our middle and high school students (grades 6-12) become devoted followers of Jesus and share that love of Christ with everyone they meet. Our students get together frequently on both Wednesdays and Sundays to develop deeper friendships and gain a deeper understanding of the Word of God.
Weekly Gatherings
Wednesday Nights
Faith Student Ministry meets on Wednesday nights from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. for prayer, games, worship, and Bible study. We meet across from the main building (2314 Library Circle), and we invite all students in 6th through 12th grade to join us!
Concerning the relationship between loving God and loving Jesus, John Piper writes,
“You can’t have the one without the other. Loving Jesus is the test of whether you love God. Loving God is the test of whether you truly love Jesus.”
Beginning in the new year, our students will focus on the Gospels, specifically on the final week of Jesus’s life, why it is significant, and why it still matters today. We will begin with Jesus entering Jerusalem on Sunday, March 29, AD 33, all the way up to Jesus’s appearance to the disciples and His ascension. Aiding us through this study is the book “The Final Days of Jesus.” by Andreas J. Köstenberger and Justin Taylor. We hope this study will cultivate a greater love for our Savior as we contemplate His love on the cross.
Sunday Mornings
The Scriptures have a great deal to say about young people. Many heroes of the faith were heroic in their youth, consider Josiah and Samuel, Daniel and his friends, David’s slingshot, or most importantly, Jesus’ questions in His Father’s house (Luke 2:46-49). Like their Lord, students (6th – 12th grade, 11-18-year-olds) increase in wisdom and stature, and – by God’s grace, in favor with God and man.
The uniqueness of their season of life as maturing children or young adults warrants special instruction. This is true, right, and good. After all, Paul gave Timothy and Titus specific instructions concerning young men and women in contrast to older men and older women (1 Tim 5:1-2, Titus 2:4-6).
Beginning Fall of 2024, our goal is for our student ministries to function like our adult Fellowship Groups on Sunday mornings from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We will read scripture, exhort, and teach (1 Timothy 4:13), pray, discuss, and devote ourselves to good works.
Upcoming Events
Pray for Me Campaign
What is it? Rooted in the truth that God uses His Word, His People, and prayer to change the world, The Pray For Me Campaign creates a vast web of intergenerational relationships and equips adult believers to pass on a sustainable faith to the next generation.
How does it work? Our goal is to have 3 prayer champions for every young person in our church!
The Pray For Me Campaign connects multiple generations within our church through prayer. Three adult prayer champions will commit to praying for one student or family with small children in our church for a year.
What is a Prayer Champion? A prayer champion is someone who boldly goes to the frontlines in the battle for young people's faith.
If you would like to sign up your middle or high school child, visit the link below and sign up as “student.”
GENERATE Camp 2025
2025 Theme: No Other Name
Faith Student Ministry invites all 7th-12th grade students to join us this summer at the YMCA of the Rockies in Colorado for an unforgettable camp experience that will encourage and challenge their faith!
Registration
Register with a deposit by Jan 30th, 2025 for a $50 EARLY BIRD discount!
We hope to reduce student costs significantly through fundraising. Please only pay the minimum deposit at this time.
Space is limited relative to Early Bird registrations, so sign up early to guarantee your spot.
Contact Information and Volunteering
Declaring the Word of God and discipling students into mature and devoted followers of Christ is best done with many hands. We think that the most effective way to disciple students is to partner with their parents and other more seasoned saints in the faith. If you have an interest in serving with us for the sake of the Kingdom of God at work in the lives of students, then please reach out, and we’ll get you started on the application process.
We also appreciate any feedback, questions, or encouragement you may be inclined to share. Click one of the buttons below to contact us!