ABOUT
Our Student Ministry exists to help students LIVE for God, LOVE the church and LEAD others to Christ.
The Lodge
INSIDE THE LODGE
The Lodge is our two-story Student Ministry space located on the back side of the church campus. The Lodge has two large worship auditoriums for both Middle School and High School, as well as meeting spaces for small groups.
THE LODGE CAFE
Students can purchase food and drinks from The Lodge Café on Wednesday Nights and Sunday Mornings. You can open an account, or pay with cash/card. Click the link below to add funds to a student’s Lodge Cafe account.
Note: It will take up to 24 hours before funds will be posted to your student’s account.
Connect With Us
Check out our YouTube Channel for highlights of our events (Summer Camp, Middle and High School Mission Trips, United WKND, Girls Events, and Mantreat) along with our Fusion Online worship experiences.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th - 8th Grade
Sundays
On Sunday mornings, Middle School students (6-8th grade) can join us for Fusion Groups from 9:30-10:30am 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, all students (6-12th grade) are invited to join us for Fusion (our mid-week worship experience) from 6:00-7:45 pm. Students are welcome to come anytime between 6-6:45pm to check-in, connect with friends and hangout in the area outside The Lodge for games (Spike ball, 9 Square in the Air, Corn Hole, etc.). The lower lodge lobby will be open for our Fusion Cafe, restrooms and limited seating. Following this time, we will have one, combined worship service inside the main worship center from 6:45-7:45pm.
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 9:30-10:30am 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, all students (6-12th grade) are invited to join us for Fusion (our mid-week worship experience) from 6:00-7:45 pm. Students are welcome to come anytime between 6-6:45pm to check-in, connect with friends and hangout in the area outside The Lodge for games (Spike ball, 9 Square in the Air, Corn Hole, etc.). The lower lodge lobby will be open for our Fusion Cafe, restrooms and limited seating. Following this time, we will have one, combined worship service inside the main worship center from 6:45-7:45pm.
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.
YOUVERSION PLANS
RIGHT NOW MEDIA
WISDOM2020
WISDOM OF COMMUNITY
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!
EVENTS
See what's coming up
Mantreat
All middle and high school MEN (6-12th grade) are invited to attend Mantreat 2020. We’ll learn what it means to be a man of God through worship times, small groups and breakouts like shooting, archery, wood-splitting, art of knives, etc.
When: October 24-25, 2020
Where: The Retreat at Long Mountain
Cost: Cost is $50 per person until October 4. Cost increases to $65 on October 5 until registration closes on October 18.
For more information check out our FAQ document below or contact Gray.
Girls One Day
All middle and high school girls are invited to join Girls One Day. This is a one day retreat to unplug and spend time with their heavenly Father while growing in genuine community with one another. Cost is $25 per person.
When: November 7, 2020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Where: The Retreat at Long Mountain
Cost: Cost is $25 per person. Registration begins September 23 and closes on October 28.
For more information contact MaryBeth.