Partner with families to help their youth know Jesus and make Him known.
Refresh Next is our ministry for middle and high school students, 7th grade and up. We are passionate about pursuing Jesus together and offering our students a safe place to discover more about the hope that Jesus offers.
Our aim is to help our youth to develop a strong foundation of faith, equip them with important life skills, and empower them to become compassionate, resilient, and impactful individuals in the world to the glory of God.
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What do you believe about discipling and teaching youth?
We believe that 7th-12th graders are very much a part of the life of our church. Just as God values children in his kingdom, we value our youth as the future ministers, preachers, teachers, pastors, deacons, and believers who will take the gospel to their generation and beyond.
So we are excited and will commit to serving them with the strength and wisdom the Lord provides, because we believe the words of Esther 4:14. That we have been raised up “for such a time as this”. Our youth need opportunities to be discipled by mature believers and in the environment with others their age.
What programs do you offer?
Sundays
Refresh Next Sundays are held at the church in our Refresh Next Room, at 11am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Our focus for these sessions is connection, tackling relevant topics, discussion based learning, and fellowship.
Wednesdays
Wednesdays during the fall and spring we meet in our Refresh Next room during Grow Night (6-8). Our aim for these sessions is theological training, apologetics, and connection.
During the summer (July & August) our meeting schedule varies.
(Food is provided at all of our gatherings.)
What resources do you recommend?
- RightNow Media is an amazing resource for middle school and high school students. They have fantastic studies and content for everyone.
- Jaquelle Crowe, This Changes Everything: How the Gospel Transforms the Teen Years.
- Rebecca McLaughlin, Ten Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity.
- Read Scripture and Biblical theme videos from the BibleProject.
How can I serve with Refresh Next?
Refresh Next is always looking for people who are further along in their spiritual walk and willing to spend time with middle school or high school students. Leading a small group and building relationships with students is the biggest way you can cultivate the gospel in their life. Contact our Youth Director, Mark Gullet, if you are interested in serving with us, or fill out the form linked below.
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