Our Student Ministry exists to help students LIVE for God, LOVE the church and LEAD others to Christ.
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.
Table Talk
As parents are the primary spiritual leaders for their kids, we want to set you up well to discuss spiritual truth in your home. Click the link below to see a summary of what we’re learning in Fusion Groups on Sunday mornings along with a key verse and discussion questions. We encourage you to use these downloadable discussion guides for a “Table Talk” or 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
EVENTS
Upcoming Student Ministry Events
Girls Night Out
A fun night of dressing up, dinner and a dance party for all middle school girls.
Location: The Lodge at Lakewood
When: January 31, 2020
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: $15
Registration ends January 26, 2020.
For more information, contact MaryBeth.
Be Weekend
An unplugged weekend for high school girls to get away with friends and be in God’s Word.
Location: The Retreat at Long Mountain, Cleveland, GA
When: February 1-2, 2020
Cost: $35
Check-in will be in the lodge on Saturday, 10:00 am and we will return to Lakewood Sunday, 3:00 pm.
Registration ends January 26, 2020.
For more information, contact MaryBeth.
United WKND 2020
United WKND is a weekend event for middle and high school students that takes place at Lakewood Baptist Church and in the host homes of church members (spending the night in these homes on Friday and Saturday night). Students will grow deeper in their faith as they participate in 3 worship experiences at the church and 3 small groups in the host homes . This year’s UNITED speaker is Naeem Fazal and worship will be led by Heath Williams.
This year United WKND will be February 28 – March 1. Our focus and theme will be “UNDIVIDED”. 1 John 2:15
Registration begins January 1, 2020
You can also visit our United WKND event page.
Summer Camp 2020
Fusion is offering 3 different camp options next summer for all middle and high school students with Generate Camp by YM360 at University of North Carolina in Asheville, NC., July 20-24, 2020.
Our theme this year is Make it Matter-Living a Life of Impact (Ephesians 2:10). Our speaker for this year is Chad Poe and worship will be led by Chuck Hooten.
We will begin camp registration with our flash sale on Wednesday December 4th and this will only run through December 11. You can save $100 off the price of camp by registering with a deposit during the flash sale!!
Please check out our brand new Summer Camp Website for all the details.