Refresh Next | Refresh Community Church

Ignite

6th-12th grades | 4th Sundays: 5-7pm

IGNITE is our monthly, high-energy, visitor-friendly gathering filled with worship, food, games, gospel teaching, and connection. Every session is designed to ignite fun and faith.
Have fun. Hear truth. Invite a friend.

Middle School Sunday Gathering

10am | 3x/month
Starting Sept 2025

Middle school is a time of big questions—especially, “Who am I?” This year, we’ll help 6th–8th graders discover their identity in Christ: known, forgiven, and loved. Our gatherings are fun, engaging, and tailored to our middle schoolers’ stage of life. On the fourth Sunday each month, students join the main service with their families, then return that evening for IGNITE.

Life Groups

Life Groups are where real growth happens. They give students a safe space to be known, build lasting friendships, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

Split by age and gender for meaningful connection
Gospel‑centered curriculum with real‑life application
Prayer, discussion, and discipleship with trusted leaders

High School: Life groups are the core of our 9th–12th grade ministry. Groups meet weekly or bi‑weekly, based on leader and student schedules.

Middle School: Life groups meet weekly during Fall & Spring Grow Nights for 8–10 weeks at a time.

Grow Night

Fall & Spring

During Grow Night (8-10 weeks, fall and spring), our church shares a meal and attends age-appropriate classes to deepen our faith.

NEXT Middle schoolers have life groups

NEXT High schoolers have options:

Join a Grow Night class (youth-friendly options will be indicated)
Serve on the Home Team
- Kids helper
- Middle School Life Group Leader-In-Training

Servant Leadership

We believe youth aren’t just the future of the church — they’re an essential part of it right now. When students discover and use their God‑given gifts to serve, they grow in faith, build confidence, and make a real impact.

Serving helps teens feel known, connected, and equipped to follow Jesus for a lifetime.

Are you a teen who wants to get involved?

Join the home team

Frequently Asked Questions

Interested in volunteering?

We’re glad you are! To serve with Refresh NEXT youth, you must be a member of Refresh Community Church. After completing membership, fill out our Home Team Application, and a staff member will follow up.

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Where Do Youth Meet?

Most events are held in our youth-friendly multipurpose room downstairs at the church. We also use classrooms, our outdoor amphitheater, or approved off‑site locations (with parent permission) for certain events.

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How Do You Keep Youth Safe?

We follow strict safety procedures:

Application, background check, and interviews
Training and onboarding with staff oversight

Abuse prevention, medical safety, and mandatory reporter training Questions about our safety policies? Email Lauren@refreshcommunity.church.

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What If My Child Has Specific Needs?

We welcome and support neurodivergent youth (autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and more.) as well as students with other specific needs. Our leaders receive training to help every student feel included and supported. Want to talk about your child’s needs? Email Lauren@refreshcommunity.church.

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Can Parents Attend?

For safety, only background‑checked volunteers and leaders may attend youth events. We host occasional family events and parent meetings so you can connect and see what’s happening. Want to visit the space? Email Markgullet@refreshcommunity.church.

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What Do You Teach?

Our teaching is Bible‑based and age‑appropriate for grades 6–12.

Middle School Sunday Gatherings: HyFi for Students curriculum (12 themes on identity in Christ)
IGNITE: Anchored in the same yearly theme‍
Life Groups: Scripture study, Christian living topics, or devotional series