Ascend Student Ministry

Connecting with 7th–12th graders and their families to help them in their spiritual growth.
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Leading Teens to Experience Life-Changing Relationships

The Ascend Student Ministry has 3 goals: introduce students to a personal relationship with God, invite them to fellowship and grow with other believers, and invest in them through meaningful mentorship.

Opportunities for Your Teen to Grow in Christ

We offer several weekly and monthly events for students to grow closer to God, as well as plenty of special opportunities throughout the year.
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Connect Groups

Sundays at 9:30am and 11:00am. Your teen will dive into the Bible and form life-long friendships with other believers.
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Ascend Worship

Sundays at 6:00pm for High School, Wednesdays at 6:30pm for Jr. High. Join us each week to worship God and fellowship together! 
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Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesdays at 6:30pm. A weekly Bible study for students 9th–12th grade to dig deeper into God’s Word.
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K2 Nights

The first Sunday and Wednesday of every month. Don’t miss out on special events, parties, and more on fun K2 nights!
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Youth Bible Drill

Hone your skills in Bible memorization and practice to compete in local and statewide events.
Sundays at 5:00pm  |  9th - 12th grade
Sundays at 6:00pm  |  7th - 8th grade

Upcoming Events

Our Staff

Chris Kroll

Student Pastor

Carl Doescher

Junior High Pastor

Jade Turner

Girls Minister

Olivia Belmont

Student Ministry Assistant
Is God calling you to serve our students? We’re always looking for more volunteers to join the Ascend team!