Our Youth

Christ, Church, & Culture

"FOR I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL
FOR IT IS THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION."

Romans 1:16

Our Youth Ministry exists to see students connected to Christ, the Church, and the culture.
We emphasize teaching the gospel, fostering relationships, developing young leaders, integrating generations, and partnering with the global church.
Read More About Our Mission and Vision Here

Summer Serve

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to serve locally with our high school students (those currently in 8th through 12th grade) again this summer the week of August 8-11. 

middle school Pool Party

Join us at the Best's for the "Best" pool party of the summer on Wednesday, August 24 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Register below. For details, email Pastor Chelsea. 
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Our Students are encouraged to participate in corporate worship, service, and life together beyond our youth ministry offerings. We hope that our youth ministry will be the catalyst for lifelong participation in the local church. Our Milestones initiative encourages this mindset through various rites of passage. Learn more below.

1. WELCOME

Parents present their child/children for infant baptism or dedication. New parents receive support through baptism/dedication class and an individual meeting with one of our pastors.

2. BLESSING

Toddlers begin to receive more intentional discipleship. Parents attend a class and receive resources for prayer, Bible-reading, and call-and-response blessings to encourage their child's hearts.

3. WORD

First graders receive Bibles. First grade Sunday school curriculum focuses on preparing new readers to receive their Bibles. Parents participate in a Bible-signing event.

4. Communion

Third graders join in corporate worship and take Communion. Students and their parents prepare to participate fully in Sunday services.
 Fourth graders may serve as junior ushers.

5. Invitation

Fifth graders move up into middle school ministry and are invited to participate more fully in church life. Sixth graders may assist in corporate worship.

6. Affirmation

Eighth graders move up into high school ministry and are encouraged to own their faith.
Rising freshmen may participate in summer service trips.

7. Declaration

Sophomores consider lifelong commitment to the body of Christ. Sophomores participate in a class encouraging loyalty to the local and global church.

8. Commission

Graduating seniors are celebrated and sent out with a blessing. Graduating seniors are presented before the congregation and are celebrated as they continue the journey of faith away from home.
For more information, please email Pastor Chelsea Erickson here.
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