Our middle and high school student programming is focused on immersing teens in a rich, Christ-centered small group environment.
The middle school years can be hard. Hard for kids…and hard for parents. Through our middle school program, we hope that students grow through this stage of life with greater purpose and identity in Christ. Our middle school environment exists to partner with parents and to affirm each student’s personal journey so they learn to own their faith and value their Christian community.
We want every middle school student to:
- Love God because He will never stop loving them.
- Follow Jesus because He knows them better than they know themselves.
- Live out God’s story so others can know who Jesus is.
High School is a pinnacle moment in the life of our students. It’s both a time of formation and of maturation…of questioning and decision-making. Our high school environment exists to help each student in their pursuit of authentic faith and personal mission. We do this by partnering with parents and key small group leaders on a weekly basis.
We want every high school student to:
- Pursue a relationship with their Creator.
- Trust what Jesus did to transform who they need to become.
- Realize they exist to demonstrate God’s love to those around them.
Utilizing mentorship, games, worship, and studying of the Bible, we invite all students to enter into a life-changing relationship with Jesus. Through the kindness, compassion, and generosity found in Him, we aim to help them grow in their love for God, for each other, and for our local communities.
FAQS:
What Is the Wednesday Night Schedule?
6:30pm – Drop-off and Check-in at the Main Entrance. Head to your small group room.
6:45pm – Large Group Gathering and Worship
7:00pm – High School and Middle School integrated Biblical teaching/discussion
7:40pm – Small Group time and prayer
- 8:00pm – Free time
Who Can Join?
Any Middle School or High School students! We have students join us from a variety of different schools, including Penfield, Webster, Rochester, Victor, Gonanda, Gates, Henrietta, and others. We believe having a diverse community is incredibly valuable to our ministry. No matter your race, gender, interests, story, or experience with Christianity, we want you to be here with us!
What Is a Small Group?
We believe close relationships are the best way for students to grow. A small group is a group of 5-12 individuals of the same grade and gender. Small groups are led by hand-picked Small Group Leaders who want to be a part of your child’s life. Small groups foster close friendships and often get together outside of Wednesday nights to do service projects, Bible studies, or just hang out. Community is key to our student’s personal and spiritual growth.