Student Ministry

Middle School: 6th-8th Grade

Our goal is to help the Middle School kids know, grow and show. We want them to know the elementary principles found in God's Word to read God's Word and love it. We want them to grow in their faith and maturity. We want the youth to have a dynamic personal relationship with their creator. And we want them to show with their lives that they understand what it means to be a child of God and be able to apply His truths in everything they do. Middle School ministry has three main components:

Special Events - Special events are designed to present the gospel clearly in a comfortable environment and encourage the participants to bring friends.

IMPACT - IMPACT is our monthly youth event that meets every other Monday night at 7 pm throughout the school year. Each week a theme or specific game the focus in addition to devotional time. Snacks are provided.

Small group Bible Studies - Small groups meet every other Monday night at the church from 7-8:30 pm.


High School: 9th-12th Grade

Our High School Ministry exists to worship God with our lives, minister where there is need, evangelize those who are lost, enjoy the fellowship of other believers, and encourage each other to continue to grow in the Lord. We accomplish these goals through four main activities:

High Definition
Sundays 9:50-10:50 pm Room 223
High Definition presents students with a friendly, fun, challenging and exciting atmosphere. This morning program shatters the "church is boring" stereotype and helps students celebrate life. Every Sunday features a message that challenges students towards spiritual maturity. Different speakers will be covering different topics and book studies throughout the year.

Fusion Groups
Wednesdays 7-9 pm Various Host Homes
Meets every other Wednesday, 7-9 pm at various host homes. These small groups meet on the Wednesdays when there is no GARAGE. They are more than just Bible studies. These are gender specific groups that are encouraged to study, serve and grow together. Each group has 10-20 students and 2-3 staff.

The GARAGE
Meets every other Wednesday 7-9 pm Blackbird Farms
The GARAGE provides an evening of worship, student testimony, fun, food, games and catching up with friends from other schools. This event is a great outreach opportunity for students looking to introduce their friends to an honest Christian community.

The University of Student Servant Leadership
Different Times & Different Places
The U.S.S.L. is best described as a student think-tank with hands. Any student can apply to receive training and be equipped and resourced to accomplish the ministry that God is putting on their hearts.

Our ministry is designed with the goal to assist parents in impacting their high school son or daughter with the life transforming truths of the Gospel. It is important to remember that our programs are simply the tools that we have prayerfully implemented to help us accomplish our purpose.


College Students

At the Cross Ministries is a ministry for College students and Young Adults, ages 18-35. Contact Bill Brown at 503.524.7000

Detailed College Ministries Information


Contacts

For more information about student ministries, please call Mike Arzie at 503.524.7000. Contact Bill Brown at 503.524.7000 for information about the college ministry.

Children and Student Ministries