Central Students
6-12 GradeStudent Ministries
Central Students is a place for middle and high school students to connect with other students, grow in their faith, and go tell others about what Jesus has done in their lives. Join us during our Wednesday night services or our Sunday morning Community Groups.
Join Us Weekly
Sunday A.M.
On Sunday mornings, we have Community Groups from 9:00a-10:00a. Community Groups are a great opportunity for students to connect with each other and build community while studying God’s Word. Middle School groups are broken up by grade and gender, and High School groups are broken up by grade. We use Explore the Bible Curriculum that takes students through 13 week studies on a book of the Bible. Both Middle School and High School meet on the first floor of the Family Life Center. After Community Groups, we have a Service at 10:30a.
Wednesday P.M.
Our Wednesday Night worship service begins at 6p each night with the doors opening at 6:00 pm on the first floor of the Family Life Center. Students will worship and hear a message, which will then lead to a talkback small group time that lasts roughly 30 minutes. This gives students an opportunity to connect with their peers while also processing the message that was just preached. Students are then dismissed to hang time which normally includes games and snacks.
Spark: Aug 16-17, 2024
Spark is our all-night back to school lock-in at Adventure Air Sports in Kennesaw, GA. At Spark, students will worship together and then spend the entire night on trampolines, zip-lines, slides, and more! Transportation and late-night pizza are included.
Fall Retreat: Oct 18-20, 2024
Every year, our Central Students have the opportunity to take a retreat to grow closer to God and their brothers and sisters in Christ. This year, they visited the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Dare 2 Share: Nov 9, 2024
On this single day, youth groups all around the globe will embark on a shared mission-creating a 24-hour wave of change and transformation as they are trained to share the Gospel through Dare 2 Live videos and then sent into their communities with the message of hope in Jesus Christ.
Strength to Stand: Jan 18-20, 2025
DNOW
DNOW is a weekend overnight retreat here in Douglasville during the Spring. Students are in small groups that stay in host homes during the weekend. There will be Bible studies, worship services, service projects, and group competitions.
IMPACT
IMPACT is different, because it is designed as a catalyst for life-changing conversations. As students worship, discuss, play, and eat with their small group, trained leaders are intentionally engaging them with spiritual conversations to promote deeper intimacy with Christ.
Ask anyone who has attended IMPACT — there is no better place to see students grow in their walk with Jesus!
Savannah
This Summer our Student Ministry is headed to Savannah, GA to share the gospel and shine the light of Jesus to those who are living in darkness. We are supporting a local church plant by hosting a Vacation Bible School, doing various service projects, and praying for those in their community. We will get to finish our week by hosting a community carnival, watching spectacular fireworks, and spending a day at Tybee Island. This is going to be the BEST week of your student’s Summer by far!
Student Leadership University
Student Leadership University is all about providing opportunities for young believers to develop into capable, confident leaders that will change the world. Through tentpole events, dynamic speakers, and career opportunities, we teach the next generation to Think, Dream, and Lead.
Safety
All volunteers pass a background check. We also employ an off-duty police officer, as well as our own security team to ensure your student’s safety.
First Time Guests
Stop by our Welcome Center in the lobby on Sunday mornings, where our volunteers will escort you to the student area. On Wednesday nights, you can head straight to the first floor of the Family Life Center where the student ministry meets.
Questions
We’re happy to answer your questions in person on the weekend, or you can fill out the contact form.