Our Student Ministry exists to help students LIVE for God, LOVE the church and LEAD others to Christ.
FUSION ONLINE
COVID-19 Options
Fusion Online
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and our Lakewood Response, Fusion will be moving online for the next several weeks through April 30. Tune in to FUSION LIVE on Wednesdays at 6:30pm for an interactive worship experience (for all middle and high school students) with games, videos, music and teaching from God’s Word. Following Fusion Live, we will meet in small groups through Zoom. During the week, continue with the Wisdom 2020 study on your own then we’ll share what we’ve learned during FUSION GROUP LIVE on Sundays at 10:00am.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th - 8th Grade
Sundays
On Sunday mornings, Middle School students (6-8th grade) can join us for Fusion Groups from 9:30-10:45am in The Lodge (our 2-story student ministry facility on the back end of the church campus). These are small groups of students divided by grade and gender that meet with 1-2 adult leaders to help students connect deeper with God and each other. During the Bible study time on Sunday, we use the Foundation Series by YM360 and teach students truths from God’s Word through different topical series. Fusion Groups also meet together occasionally outside of this Sunday morning time just to do something fun or to serve together.
Wednesdays
On Wednesday Nights, Middle School Students (6-8th grade) can join us for Fusion (our mid-week worship experience). MS Fusion meets from 6:00-7: 30pm in The Lodge and includes games, videos, worship with our Fusion Band and relevant teaching from God’s Word. Doors open at 5:15pm and students can come early to eat in The Lodge Café, hang out with friends or play some games in The Lodge or Ministry Center (Gym) next door. While MS Fusion wraps up at 7:30pm, any students waiting on an older sibling will still be supervised until High School Fusion lets out at 8:15pm.
Other Opportunities
MINISTRY TEAMS
Students are encouraged to serve on one of our ministry teams at Fusion (worship team, tech team, greeters) or in other church ministries such as Kids Cove, Joy Ministry, Lighthouse Ministry, etc.
D-GROUPS
Discipleship groups for students who want to go deeper. A group of 2-3 students will meet weekly with a leader to work on spiritual disciplines and accountability while doing life together.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our SL Team is for students who want to be developed as servant leaders. Students must apply and interview to be on this team that meets monthly. Those who are invited to serve on this team will have more opportunity to lead and greater ownership in our ministry.
HIGH SCHOOL
9th - 12th Grade
Sundays
On Sunday mornings, High School students (9-12th grade) can join us for Fusion Groups from 9:30-10:45am in The Lodge (our 2-story student ministry facility on the back end of the church campus). These are small groups of students divided by grade and gender that meet with 1-2 adult leaders to help students connect deeper with God and each other. During the Bible study time on Sunday, we use the Formation Series by YM360 and teach students truths from God’s Word through different topical series. Fusion Groups also meet together occasionally outside of this Sunday morning time just to do something fun or to serve together.
Wednesdays
On Wednesday Nights, High School Students (9-12th grade) can join us for Fusion (our mid-week worship experience). HS Fusion meets from 6:45-8:15pm in The Lodge and includes games, videos, worship with our Fusion Band and relevant teaching from God’s Word. Doors open at 5:15pm and students can come early to eat in The Lodge Café, hang out with friends, play some games in The Lodge or shoot basketball in the Ministry Center (Gym) next door.
Other Opportunities
MINISTRY TEAMS
Students are encouraged to serve on one of our ministry teams at Fusion (worship team, tech team, greeters) or in other church ministries such as Kids Cove, Joy Ministry, Lighthouse Ministry, etc.
D-GROUPS
Discipleship groups for students who want to go deeper. A group of 2-3 students will meet weekly with a leader to work on spiritual disciplines and accountability while doing life together.
STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our SL Team is for students who want to be developed as servant leaders. Students must apply and interview to be on this team that meets monthly. Those who are invited to serve on this team will have more opportunity to lead and greater ownership in our ministry.
PARENTS
Connecting and Supporting Parents of Students
Overview of Parent Ministry
We believe that parents are called to be the primary spiritual leaders for their kids (see Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Ephesians 6:4). Our role in church is to come alongside parents and support you in this incredible responsibility by reinforcing the truths you are teaching in your home. In addition to what we do with students at Fusion and Fusion Groups, we support parents through training, resources and parent seminars to better equip you in your God-given role with your kids. Please be sure to contact us about being added to our Parent E-mail list to keep up with these opportunities and upcoming student ministry events.
Resources
As parents are the primary spiritual leaders for their kids, we want to set you up well to discuss spiritual truth in your home. Use the links below to view some resources that can help you have some brief family devotion time with your teens.
Parents of Teenagers Group
On Sunday mornings, Student Pastor (Jamie Willis) and his wife (Joy) lead a group specifically designed for parents of teenagers. This group meets from 9:30-10:45am in the Ministry Center/Gym (next to The Lodge) while students meet with their leaders in Fusion Groups. The vision of this group is to be a community of parents who support, encourage and equip one another to be the primary spiritual leaders for their kids. We spend time in different Bible studies and topics that relate to parenting during this life-stage. It’s a discussion-oriented format (not a lecture) and includes time to connect with other adults and pray for our kids. There’s also free coffee!
ABOUT US
Meet our Fusion Staff and learn about the Lodge
The Lodge
The Lodge is our two-story Student Ministry space located on the back side of the church campus, which includes pool tables, ping-pong and gaming stations for PS4 and Wii. Students can also enjoy food and drinks from The Lodge Café and can open up their own account for purchases. The Lodge has two large worship auditoriums for both Middle School and High School, as well as meeting spaces for small groups.
What We Do
Check out some videos from a few of our Student Ministry events:
- Summer Camp
- Middle School Mission Trip
- High School Mission Trip
- United WKND
- Girls Retreat
- Mantreat