forming next generation followers of Jesus in a small group culture by being, becoming, and doing
Camp Judson
Camp Judson Registration opens on Jan 1st! We are happy to provide various scholarships to families (25%, 50%, 75% off)
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Student Ministry Calendar
All events are from 6:30 – 8:00 pm at First Baptist – Doors open at 6 pm
7 – No OSM
14 – Gathering night
21 – Small group night
28 – Small group night
4 – Gathering Night
6 – Hypapalooza (7 pm)
11 – Small group night
18 – Small group night
25 – Small group night
4 – Small group Night
11 – Small group night
18 – Small group night
25 – Last night of youth group
A typical Small Group Night
This is where authentic relationships rooted in Jesus come to life!
All middle school and high school students will begin the night together in the 1st Floor Youth Room at 6:30 PM. The evening will kick off with games, announcements, and a teaching video that continues the message series introduced during the gathering night.
After the large-group time, students will split into small groups on the 4th floor, where they’ll have space to connect more deeply with their peers and adult small group leaders through conversation and discussion.
Please note: All students must enter through the west doors and check in at the desk. Doors open every Wednesday at 6 PM!
Our Strategy
Forming next-generation followers of Jesus in a small group culture by being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus, and doing as Jesus did.
Let’s break that down…
We believe that every person and part of our ministry is formational in the lives of teens and has been entrusted to us by God.
Because of that, we meet in small groups where our efforts are aimed at connecting teens to a circle of trusted peers and adults who want to follow Jesus with every part of their lives.
Being with Jesus is to create intentional space to be in His presence.
Becoming like Jesus is to be formed by what He did.
Doing what Jesus did is to follow with your actions.
This is not a formula for an A+ relationship with Jesus, but rather a cycle that we believe, if done with a deep love and intention, will form teens into individuals who look more like Jesus!
*This discipleship strategy of being, becoming, and doing was adopted from Spiritual Formation author and theologian John Mark Comer in his book Practicing the Way.
Meet the Team
Small Group Leader Team
We believe that the influence of the family and the local church in the life of a teenager is better together than alone.
Our team is prepared and ready to serve our students and families. Our preparation includes:
– Background checks
– Three trainings in August
– Monthly hangouts for training and prayer
Melinda Sorensen
6th/7th Girls
Bobbi Trumbull
6th/7th Girls
Derek Elgersma
MS Boys
Sam McConnell
MS Boys
Bobbi Gaukel
8th Girls
Lisa Nolen
8th Girls
Ali Elgersma
9th/10th Girls
Bryan Gray
HS Boys
Trevyn Roers
HS Boys
Jenna Fickbohm
11th/12th Girls
Families, thank you for checking out One Student Ministry!
Our team desires to partner with your family by mentoring, leading, and helping your student take next steps toward Jesus as they walk through their time in middle school and high school. Thank you for trusting us to invest in your student!