STUDENTS
Shepherd’s Student Ministry is a place where students can belong, grow in their faith, and learn to lead others. Our goal is to creatively equip the next generation to know God, find community, and change the world.
KNOW GOD • FIND COMMUNITY • CHANGE THE WORLD
Grades 6-12
9:30 am
Sunday mornings in SSM (August-May) include an opening assembly time of worship at 9:30 followed by students being split into four classes:
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During class time, students hear relevant Bible teaching that focuses on foundational biblical truths to having an identity in Christ to developing a biblical worldview and more! (Check-in is between 9-9:30; Assembly is from 9:30-9:50; and Classes are from 9:55-10:30)
Grades 6-12
9:30 am
We offer an adaptive class for special-needs students called “Mosaic.” In addition, our Sports Ministry offers several special-needs opportunities throughout the year for students through age 13.
Sunday Nights
5:00 pm
(Seasonal, Sept.–May)
Sunday nights in SSM will be a little more informal. They’ll include an abbreviated teaching time led by our Student Ministry staff followed by a time for fun activites, snacks and hanging out. We meet from 5-6:30 pm in the Student Center.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
6:30-8:00 PM
Wednesday nights in SSM will include a time for students to have deeper discussion about the Sunday morning lesson in a more relaxed setting. Students will be split by grade and gender and placed in small groups. Middle school will meet on campus and high school will meet in homes throughout our area.
Email Corinne Higdon to find out more.
Other Student Community Groups/Clubs Offered Seasonally at Shepherd's Include:
annual events
Grades 6-12
Every winter/early spring, our high school and middle school students take a break from the busyness of life for a weekend of fun with friends and encouragement from the Word.
High School Ski Retreat: January 27-29, 2023
Beckley, WV
Middle School Retreat: March 24-25, 2023
Our 6th-8th graders will head to New Life Camp in Raleigh for an overnight adventure! Registration is now closed. View Parent Info
Grades 6-12
Every summer, our middle and high school students have their own week of camp. Strategically scheduled at the end of the summer, it’s the perfect opportunity for students to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped to start the school year strong for Jesus.
SAVE THE DATES: July 26-30, Ocoee Ridge Camp, Tennessee
student staff
Caleb Cruse
Student Pastor
Devin Gallagher
Student Pastor
Corinne Higdon
Administrative Assistant
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