We seek to help our students invest in others, be invested in others, and seek Jesus.
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Wednesday nights are the best place for Jr. High students to invite their friends and get connected with peers in Christ-centered, fun-filled community!
Summit meets on Sunday nights and exists to help high school teens understand what it means to follow God and experience godly relationships.
Student Ministries has an incredible summer planned for your students. Read below for combined JH and Summit events and specific JH or Summit information.
All JH and Summit Students
On Saturday, July 20th, get ready for our summer classic: the Manchester Pool Party from 6-10 pm! Bring $5, your swimsuit + towel, and a friend to this awesome night. Dinner is provided.
There are no Sunday Morning classes June 30th and July 7th.
Lastly, mark your calendars and keep this weekend free: September 6-8th is our Fall Retreat!
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Summit students and parents: our Summit gathering on June 30th is 5-7 pm, to let everyone get home early for a good night’s rest before the Challenge Conference. There is no Summit for the first two Sundays in August (8/4, 8/11).
Junior High students and parents: we will not have JH on July 3rd due to the Challenge Conference. We’ll also be off the first Wednesday in August (8/7).
Kyle began ministry in 2002 at Grace Christian Fellowship in Abingdon, VA, where he served as Youth Pastor for two years. During his time there, he also filled the pulpit as needed. In 2004, he moved to the St. Louis area, taking a position as Youth Pastor at Calvary Church’s Big Creek Campus in Foristell, MO. In his 17 years there, he also spent time overseeing Men’s Ministry, Groups, and serving as the Associate Teaching Pastor. Most recently, he has served as Discipleship Pastor for a multi-site campus of Grace Pointe Church in Naperville, IL from 2021-2023. Kyle and his wife, Michelle, have three children: Kade, Levi, and Elyn.
Tex has over 16 years of student ministry experience. His student ministry philosophy is centered around building a culture that believes students aren’t just future leaders – they are each called by God to lead where they are today. As a leader, he strives to empower students to lead and own their faith. If you’d like to schedule a time to meet with Tex, click here!
Tex and his wife, Kelsey, have one daughter. Tex’s first and favorite ministry is his family, and he believes that the greatest legacy he can build is modeling to his family daily what being an apprentice of Jesus looks like.
Barret serves our Junior High students and our young adults, helping them own their faith and grow as believers during times of transition.
Silas directs our student worship ministry. He’s passionate about discipleship and helping students grow in their gifting.
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To set up a time to chat with Tex Rule, our Sr. High Pastor, click here.
