Students

Our Vision

Our student ministry vision is to partner with families to help students KNOW CHRIST and MAKE HIM KNOWN.

Belonging

We want each student that walks through our doors to feel known and valued. We want them to know that within our group, there are both students and leaders who care about them and notice when they don’t come.

Celebration

Through worship and life change, we desire to help students understand God’s love for them.

Growth

Our ministry aims to help students learn how to study their Bible, see how the Gospel is practical in everyday life, and have a personal relationship with the Lord.

Fun

When students walk into our ministry, we want them to enjoy themselves, have a good time, feel comfortable, be with friends, and make memories.

Bible Study Opportunities

SUNDAYS AT 11 AM

Connect Groups

Hope Building | 11 am-noon | Middle and High School

We believe every student needs a small community of consistent friends and leaders that are challenging them to connect with God, a biblical community, and a caring adult so they can develop an everyday faith. Our student ministry accomplishes this through Connect Groups — a small biblical community where students can be themselves, share doubts, ask questions, and admit struggles. These small groups are led by caring adults who desire to see each of their students KNOW CHRIST and MAKE HIM KNOWN.

WEDNESDAYS AT 6:30 PM

ELEVATE

Hope Building | 6-8 PM

ELEVATE is our mid-week worship gathering for students! Pastor Alan Gotthardt leads our Middle School worship gathering and Pastor Tim Johnson leads our High School worship gathering. Their messages are constructed to minister to students and challenge them to impact those around them for Christ. Our worship time is led by our Student Worship Team.

Schedule:
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
6:00 pm | Game Room/Cafe/Basketball
6:45 pm | High School & Middle School Elevate

Upcoming Events

SUPER SMASH BROS TOURNAMENT

July 17 | 2-5 pm

Prepare for an exhilarating Smash Bros Tournament! Join us in the Student Building for an intense fun and competitive gaming afternoon.

This tournament welcomes all middle and high school students, whether you’re a seasoned player or just beginning – come showcase your skills!

Please Note: To make sure everyone has an opportunity to participate, we’d like volunteers to bring their Nintendo Switch consoles. If you’re available to assist, please inform Pastor Tim at your earliest convenience!

UP6RADE

August 4 | Noon-1:15 pm

Join us for UP6RADE—an opportunity for you and your family to meet the Student Ministry Team and discover more about our middle school ministry before your student transitions to 6th grade on Sunday. Lunch will be provided!

SLU 101

January 17-20, 2025 | Cost: $700

SLU 101 provides a year’s worth of leadership development in just 4 days. This dynamic experience allows attendees to learn from world-class thought leaders in creative and participatory environments inside and outside of the conference room. SLU teaches each student practical and relational life skills to change the way they think, dream and lead at the feet of Jesus.

SLU 201

July 14-18, 2025 | Cost $1150 + travel expenses

Building upon the principles of personal leadership taught at SLU 101, SLU 201 will empower you to lead effectively as a proactive citizen and catalyst for positive change. Delve into the ten fundamental components of SLU 201 as you uncover your unique role in shaping our society’s future.

Keep Up with All Things Elevate

We know life can get pretty hectic, but we don’t want you to miss out on any of the awesome things happening in our student ministry. So, we’ve got a few ways to keep you in the loop!

Monthly Emails

We send out a number of informative emails every month, containing details about upcoming events, registration pages, and other relevant information. To sign up for our Student Ministry emails, follow the link below.

Text Message Updates

Stay on top of important updates and never miss a beat. Sign up for our text message reminders for major events and general reminders. For more detailed information, be sure to check out our Student Ministry News email. Click the link below to sign up now!

Tim
Johnson

Student Pastor

Alan
Gotthardt

Middle School Pastor

Luz
Ayala

Ministry Assistant to the Student Pastor

Contact Us

For more information about the Student Ministry, please contact the Student Ministry Office at 229.883.1910 x1220.

Hope Building 1st Floor

Hope Building 2nd Floor