Ignite Youth Ministry
Ignite Youth Ministry is a group where all students grades 6-12 are welcome. We come together every Sunday from 6-7:30pm at the church to have fun and learn more about God through games, discussion, and service to others.
Upcoming Youth Events
In April, the group will head to the Clay Cafe in Columbus for a fun outing.
On Thursday May 2, the youth group will prepare a meal for the Welcome Table.
The final meeting for this school year will be on May 12. The group is sad and happy for our two graduating seniors, Jamie Davis and Sara Studebaker. These two ladies have been wonderful role models for the younger students. Their presence and knowledge will be missed. We are excited to welcome incoming sixth graders next year!
June 22nd - 28th 2024: Alaska Mission Trip
On Thursday May 2, the youth group will prepare a meal for the Welcome Table.
The final meeting for this school year will be on May 12. The group is sad and happy for our two graduating seniors, Jamie Davis and Sara Studebaker. These two ladies have been wonderful role models for the younger students. Their presence and knowledge will be missed. We are excited to welcome incoming sixth graders next year!
June 22nd - 28th 2024: Alaska Mission Trip
Youth Adventures
On February 24-25, some of the youth group enjoyed snow tubing at Mad River Mountain and stayed up late for a lock in at the church.
On March 15, the group headed to Dublin’s Chiller for a Friday Night Meltdown skate.
The youth had a successful sunrise service for Easter. Lilly Studebaker offered a beautifully melodic “First Things First” written by Jordan Ward, Caleb Ward, Jake Hess, and Grant Timothy Bias.
Thank you all for the support and enthusiasm for the youth group. Your thoughts and prayers are meaningful. It has been an honor to watch the students grow in their walk with Jesus and their integrity.
~Kate
Kate Hanna
Director of Youth Ministries
On March 15, the group headed to Dublin’s Chiller for a Friday Night Meltdown skate.
The youth had a successful sunrise service for Easter. Lilly Studebaker offered a beautifully melodic “First Things First” written by Jordan Ward, Caleb Ward, Jake Hess, and Grant Timothy Bias.
Thank you all for the support and enthusiasm for the youth group. Your thoughts and prayers are meaningful. It has been an honor to watch the students grow in their walk with Jesus and their integrity.
~Kate
Kate Hanna
Director of Youth Ministries
2024 Mission Trip to Alaska
Once a gold rush boomtown, Fairbanks is now considered the “Golden Heart of Alaska”; the last true frontier. Here, your youth will work to combat homelessness and be a part of spiritual healing to the community through construction and social initiatives.
WORSHIP
We’ve been told our worship experience is where summer camp meets mission trip. At Next Step, your youth will create unforgettable memories and friendships while worshipping and growing together in their understanding of who Jesus is. Each evening will include great bands, challenging speakers and a powerful video series created and filmed exclusively for your mission trip.
CONSTRUCTION
Have you ever gone on a mission trip and been disappointed by the work projects? You’re left wondering— isn’t there something more we could have done? At Next Step, we have partnered with local community leaders to ensure that the projects are meaningful and alleviate vital building needs. Your youth will work on projects such as full home builds, home additions, drywall, siding, flooring, wheelchair ramps, and more.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Do you ever wonder if your short-term mission trip really made a difference? At Next Step, youth serve alongside local community members, churches and nonprofits, as we meet the needs of the community together. With our full-time staff living in the communities we partner with, and projects being selected by the community, you will be part of a movement in responsible short-term missions.
2023 Nashville Mission Trip
