Youth At the Gate
Weekly Rhythm
When We Gather
Sunday Mornings
Sit with Us: Join middle and high school students in the student section (front right of the room) during worship.
Middle School: Participates in worship, then dismisses to youth before the sermon.
High School: Serves on a team or joins the main group in the auditorium.
Wednesday Nights
Our primary midweek environment for both Middle School and High School students. Come join us for games, engaging worship, relevant teaching, and small group discussions.
Our Discipleship Plan
We model our student ministry after simple but profound rhythms of walking with Jesus:
We Follow Jesus Personally
Developing an individual walk with God through personal prayer, engaging with Scripture, and daily spiritual habits.
We Let Jesus Transform Us
Allowing the Holy Spirit to renew our minds, heal our hurts, shape our character in community, and empower us with spiritual gifts.
We Live on Mission for the Kingdom
Actively serving others, sharing our faith, and bringing the hope and love of Jesus to our schools, families, and world.
How We Measure Success
"We don't measure success by how many students come to our events, but by how many have a lifelong pursuit of Christ after they graduate youth group." Evan Carr, Youth Pastor
Yearly Rhythm
Don't Miss Out
Spring
Annual Gate-lympics
MayAn annual day of winning medals for Olympic-inspired events with a fun, creative twist! Work with your team to get your name on our historic trophy.
Senior Sunday
SpringCelebrating and honoring our graduating high school seniors during a special Sunday morning service.
Summer
Summer Camp
SummerA life-changing week away for Middle and High School students at gocrossings.com.
HS Mission Trip
SummerA chance to serve in a mission field, grow in faith, and experience living on mission.
Water Day
JulyWater Games Galore to end the summer. Always with some cold treats!
Fall
Costume Candy & Clues
OctCompeting for the best costume, enjoying candy, and solving a mystery in teams!
Fall Creek Falls
FallAn outdoor adventure day trip to explore trails and waterfalls at Fall Creek Falls State Park.
Winter
Christmas Party
DecNot So Silent Night Christmas party is lively and fun, a great way to end the year and celebrate the coming of Christ into our world!
We also scatter plenty of other exciting events in between! Look out for:
The Family Ministry Journey
We believe in partnering with families through every stage of a student's development. Our goal is a seamless transition from childhood to young adulthood.
Kids Ministry
Building a strong biblical foundation through fun, safe, and engaging environments from nursery through 5th grade.
Youth Ministry
Helping Middle School and High School students navigate their faith, develop discipleship habits, and build strong friendships.
Young Adults
Empowering college students and young professionals to live out their faith on mission, in the workplace, and in local community.
Meet the Team
Our dedicated leaders are committed to investing in the next generation, walking alongside students as they navigate their faith.
Evan Carr
Youth Pastor
Noah Phillips
Youth Associate
Rachael Phillips
Youth Associate
Connect with Youth
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Serve in Student Ministry
Are you an adult looking to make a lasting impact? We're always looking for dedicated adult leaders to invest in our Middle School and High School students. Fill out the serve form below to get started.