Our goal is to inspire students to worship, follow, and serve Christ in the context of gospel-centered belonging. Ultimately, we pray that each student will want to continue with Christ, his church, and his mission into college and adulthood.
What to Expect
Sunday Mornings
Worship
Students are encouraged to attend the 9:00 a.m. worship service.
Connect
During the 10:30 a.m. learning hour, grades 6-12 meet at the Hope House to enjoy complimentary donuts, build community with each other and the friends they invite, and engage in Biblical teaching. Middle and high school students are separated into age-appropriate groups for the teaching time.
Serve
We encourage students to serve as door greeters, as audio / video / lighting volunteers, or in other areas each week.
Wednesday Night Live
Christ Pres Students offers both Winter and Summer Camps for both Middle and High Schoolers. Winter Camps take place over a weekend and Summer Camps take place over a week.
Christ Pres Students offers many opportunities throughout the year for spiritual growth, community, and service. From service initiatives to smaller hangouts and leadership opportunities, there is something meaningful to be part of for every student.
Upcoming Events
Meet the Student Ministry Team
Mac Purdy
Director of Student Ministry
Georgia Foss
Girls Discipleship Coordinator
Carlos Portillo
Guys Discipleship Coordinator
Artem Smith
Student Ministry Resident
Resources
Resources for Parents
During the teen years, many parents feel like they lose their minds and sometimes their kids to the world. We help parents teach and model spiritual faithfulness, and we provide spaces for students to connect with each other and with adults from our church. The result? Teens following Jesus in the world by loving and serving others wherever they live, work, and play.
There is a lot going on in Student Ministry and this is your information hub. You can find an events calendar, student event registrations, email list sign-up... you get the point.
Student Ministry FAQs
Start by joining us for a Sunday service and at the Hope House between Sunday services and/or on Wednesday nights. We'd love to schedule a time to get to know you! Contact us.
We meet in the Hope House on the east side of campus. Follow the waving flags and you won't miss it! We are always thrilled to welcome new students for gathering, learning, being goofy, and having lots of fun.
Parents and students can sign up for our weekly email here.
Most events do not require sign-up, but links to the ones that do (camps, special events, student leader retreat, etc.) will be communicated on the website, through email, and on social media. Be sure to sign up for the weekly email (above) to stay in the loop!
Serve in Student Ministry
Serving alongside their leaders and peers plays a huge role in teens developing a lifelong relationship with Christ. Because of this, we are constantly drawing students in to serve, whether "up front" or behind the scenes. Some students open their homes for group gatherings, others lead small groups, others pass out bulletins and welcome people into worship, others encourage our friends with special needs, and the list goes on!