Student Ministry Purpose – Plan – Promise
Our PURPOSE is to boldly advance the kingdom of God by making the name of Jesus known.
Our PLAN is to make the name of Jesus known by:
• Building genuine RELATIONSHIPS that last.
• Providing SERVICE to the hurting and the broken.
• Telling the TRUTH about who God is.
Our PROMISE is to equip the students of Christ’s Church to make the name of Jesus known by how they live out their lives.
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Student Ministry Program Descriptions
MIDDLE SCHOOL (5th & 6th grade)
All programs meet in the Elevate Room in the Main Building
Core Classes (Sundays @ 9:45am) – It is our desire that students encounter God through studying His Word, in hopes of following Jesus more closely, the more they get to know Him. Students will learn by large group interactive Bible Study and process through gender and age appropriate small group discussions. This is at the Core, who we long to be here at Christ’s Church!
ELEVATE (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) – To Elevate, means to lift something up higher, to a more significant level. Elevate is our 5th & 6th grade worship program that meets on Wednesday nights during the school year and is geared specifically for today’s Middle School student, so they can worship God their way and on their level. We love Middle School students and we know that they interact with God and each other uniquely, so we want to give them exactly what they need to grow closer to Him. Students will engage in elements of worship, games, teaching, small group discussion, and fun!
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JR HIGH (7th & 8th grade)
All programs meet in the Student Ministry Center just north of the Main Building
Core Classes (Sundays @ 9:45am) – It is our desire that students encounter God through studying His Word, in hopes of following Jesus more closely, the more they get to know Him. This is at the Core, who we long to be here at Christ’s Church! Each Sunday morning we offer age level Core Classes for students.
Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) – The goal and purpose behind D-Groups is to build genuine relationships that last, while pursuing Jesus. Each group consists of same age level, same gendered students, who will commit to meeting together weekly throughout the school year. They will all laugh and have fun together, pray and study the Bible together, as well as encourage and challenge one another as they pursue Jesus. Groups location, date, and time will vary based on what’s best for each individual group.
ECHO (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) – To Echo, means to resound and/or reflect something. Ultimately, it is our desire here at Christ’s Church, to Echo the name of Jesus and make His name known and famous! At Echo, we want to provide a place where students can not only connect with God and one another, but also be a place that sends them out to advance God’s Kingdom by Echoing the name of Jesus! Echo is a large group gathering, for 7th – 12th grade students.
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SR HIGH (9th - 12th grade)
All programs meet in the Student Ministry Center just north of the Main Building
Core Classes (Sundays @ 9:45am) – It is our desire that students encounter God through studying His Word, in hopes of following Jesus more closely, the more they get to know Him. This is at the Core, who we long to be here at Christ’s Church! Each Sunday morning we offer age level Core Classes for students.
Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) – The goal and purpose behind D-Groups is to build genuine relationships that last, while pursuing Jesus. Each group consists of same age level, same gendered students, who will commit to meeting together weekly throughout the school year. They will all laugh and have fun together, pray and study the Bible together, as well as encourage and challenge one another as they pursue Jesus. Groups location, date, and time will vary based on what’s best for each individual group.
ECHO (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) – To Echo, means to resound and/or reflect something. Ultimately, it is our desire here at Christ’s Church, to Echo the name of Jesus and make His name known and famous! At Echo, we want to provide a place where students can not only connect with God and one another, but also be a place that sends them out to advance God’s Kingdom by Echoing the name of Jesus! Echo is a large group gathering, for 7th – 12th grade students.
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TRIPS & EVENTS – Throughout the year, we will offer special events and trips that will look and feel different from our normal programming. This will consist of Bowling Nights, 5th Quarter Parties, 4th Meals, Lock-Ins, Movie Nights, Christmas Parties, Fall Kickoffs, Camps, Conferences, Retreats, etc… Please look for our quarterly Student Ministry Calendars with upcoming dates and information!
MISSIONS & SERVICE – We want to make the name of Jesus known and famous by providing service to the hurting and broken within our community and world. We want to do this by always finding creative ways to surrender ourselves and serve the needs of those around us. Throughout the year we will offer local service and collection projects, urban mission trips, and international mission opportunities. Please look for our quarterly Student Ministry Calendars with upcoming dates and information!