Gathering
Students

Gathering students never has a dull moment.

Middle and high school students connect as a large group in high-energy worship and small coregroup communities.

we play. we pray. we worship. we serve.

Gathering Students learn about who God made them to be, and who they're called to be in the world.

FIND GATHERING STUDENTS ONLINE:

Once a month, we come together to thrive.

eat good food. hangout with friends. learn what it means to follow Jesus.

Thrive is the place for our middle school students to connect with friends and feel encouraged in their faith journey.

Once a month, we come together for refuge.

engage with one another. engage with god. engage with our world.

Refuge is the place for our high school students to dive deep into faith, wrestling with what it means to follow Jesus.

Sign up for a student CoreGroup here

frequently asked questions:

How do I sign up?
Nope, you can just show up. It's a little nice to know you're coming, so if you want to fill out a CoreGroup sign-up, that would be great. But you can always just show up to Thrive, Refuge, and CoreGroups.
Who are the adults?
They are our superpower! We're blessed with some of the most awesome adult leaders around who love mentoring and investing in teenagers. Safety is our highest priority, so they're all background checked and adhere to a strict student protection policy. If you're interested in seeing that policy, simply email Martin or Jessica and they'd be happy to share.
What do I do when I show up?
Just be yourself. At Thrive and Refuge, there's a check-in booth just for new people with friendly adults to help connect you. At CoreGroups, some leaders will be there at the door to point you in the right direction and help you get connected with a group.
What's the difference between Thrive, Refuge, and CoreGroups?
GREAT question. It can get a little confusing. One Sunday a month, all of our middle schoolers gather together for Thrive. Later those nights, high school meets for Refuge. CoreGroups are just small groups that meet every Sunday night that those aren't happening. See the calendar to know what's happening each week.
Do I belong here?
YES! How do we know? Because EVERY 6-12th grader belongs here. A little messy? You're good. Kind of quiet? Yeah, you too. We haven't met anyone yet that Jesus didn't love, and that means we've been holding a seat open just for you!

A confirmation experience

For 8-12th grade students, Explore is our confirmation experience.

Students will explore:

Who God Is,
What it Means to Follow Jesus,
What the Bible Says and Why it Matters, and
How We Fit Into God's Greater Story.

Explore will begin in January.

What's Coming Up?

Check out The Gathering Student's Calendar here:

The Gathering Student's Calendar

Meet Your Student Directors

Pastor Martin Leathers

Students Pastor | Middle School Director

Email Martin

Jessica Broombaugh

High School Director

Email Jessica