Journey North Church is committed to developing a healthy student ministry that challenges students to take the next step in their walk with God. While the primary focus of our efforts as a church will be on the Sunday morning worship and children’s ministry programs during the launch phase of this ministry, there will be plenty of opportunities for students to engage in ministry, growth, community, and outreach.
Students will be using their gifts by serving alongside adults on Sunday mornings in the areas of worship, first impressions, facilities, or children’s ministries. Every student is invited to be a part of the Launch Team in one of these areas.
Additionally, we will be developing a small group ministry for students that will begin in October. These groups will focus on discipleship and community. We believe that life change happens best in small groups and encourage all students to be involved in this exciting ministry.
There will also be opportunities for students to attend special events such as concerts, MegaRallies, Fall Fling, and conferences like Planet Wisdom, SHIFT, and EFCA Districts, and Nationals. We will also be involved in various servant outreach projects in conjunction with the larger church body.
All ministry is relationships. Programs are great tools, but ultimately growth happens in the context of relationships. Nowhere is that more true than in the area of student ministries. We are blessed to have committed adult sponsors who will invest in the lives of students over time. Our student ministries staff so far includes Justin Bartz, Pam Steinle, Doug Schultz, and Rosalie Spahr, as well as myself. Other adults interested in being a part of our team are invited to talk me for more information.
Upcoming Events
September 19 - Pizza Planning Party at Pizza Pub
September 29 - See You at the Pole
October 17-19 - Fall Fling
October 28 - MegaRally
Nov 30 - Dec 1 - Planet Wisdom
February 24 - MegaRally
April 25-27 - North Central District Student Ministry Conference - Districts
June 29 - July 4 - Challenge 08 - EFCA National Student Conference
