Youth Ministry (OHB)
Where Middle and High School Students Are Known, Encouraged, and Equipped to Follow Jesus
Our goal is to inspire students to pursue one another that we are known in this place, know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, understand our unique identity in Him, are equipped for and engaged in the local church today and throughout our lives.
What to Expect
Sunday Mornings
In the Bible with our friends
Each year, students walk through five books of the Bible–gaining a deep, wide view of Scripture from
6th–12th grade.
2025: Ecclesiastes, Hosea, Job, Judges, and Jeremiah
2026: John, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus
Worship
Students are encouraged to join the 9:00 a.m. worship service.
Encourage
At 10:30 a.m., grades 6-12 gather at the Hope House for donuts, community, and solid Biblical teaching. Middle and high school students split into age-specific groups.
Serve
Students can serve as door greeters, as audio / video / lighting volunteers, or in other areas each week.
Wednesday Night Live
Grounded in Scripture. Gathered with friends. Growing in Christ.
Winter/Spring 2026 Topics: Glorious Ruins (Relationships, Church, Engaging the World)
Middle School
Grades 6-8 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Hope House
High School
Grades 9-12 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Hope House
Dinner provided for both middle and high school!
Donuts & Devos
Morning Bible Study for High Schoolers
5 Tuesdays, 3 locations, 1 hour — bring your friends!
- 6:15 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.
- Near these high schools - Brentwood High School, Franklin High School, Christ Presbyterian Academy
Our goal is simple: to take time each week to explore what Scripture means for our lives and for students to connect with others from their high schools who are asking the same questions. We are excited to launch these 3 locations for this fall. Please join us in prayer for adding locations!
Bring a friend, find a ride, and ask questions!
More information coming soon.
Sign up for our youth ministry mailing list for location details.
Something on a Saturday is a fun-filled day for 6th - 12th graders! Show up, dive in, and join us for a *surprise* event. Two things you need to know — it’s always fun, and it’s always on a Saturday.
Stay up to date by signing up for our Youth Ministry email list!
For Parents
Upcoming Events
Meet the Youth Ministry Team
Mac Purdy
Director of Youth Ministry
Lauren Brett
Youth Ministry Program Coordinator
Georgia Dearing
Girls Discipleship Coordinator
Evan Reavis
Youth Ministry Resident
Carlos Portillo
Guys Discipleship Coordinator
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 Youth Ministry and this is your information hub. You can find an events calendar, student event registrations, email list sign-up... you get the point.
Serve in Youth 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!