Welcome to Student Ministry where our purpose is to see students prioritize a relationship with Jesus first! We welcome students, grades 6-12. Our LIFEgroups offer small groups of students of similar age and meet every Sunday at 9:00 and 10:30. Scroll down to learn more and see what we are currently studying. Larger activities that take place periodically such as Student Camp and DNOW. Links to events can be found in the event section below.
We have LIFEgroups for students to connect in community with other students their age. At 9 am, there is a LIFEgroup for grades 6th - 12th. And at 10:30 am, for those who prefer a more intimate small group experience, there is a Middle School & High School LIFEgroup. At both hours, students first gather in room 300 for a ten-minute hang time with coffee & donuts, and then for what we call The Sunday share. We have had professional athletes, state champions, poets, and people from our church share how they are living out their faith. We offer both hours to better serve our families and to ensure everybody has the opportunity to b both in a LIFEgroup and in worship with their family every Sunday morning. Please enter the building at the East entrance or from the lobby. A Red banner will indicate the student entrance.
We utilize "Explore the Bible" curriculum on Sunday mornings because we want students to do just that - explore The Bible! Our LIFEgroup time is dynamic and purposeful in helping your student make their faith their own. Each student who comes to LIFEgroup is equipped with a daily discipleship guide, and trained how to to use it.
First Norfolk Field
Hometown Christmas is back! December 14h & 15th, 3:00-7:00 PM. Come out and join the fun with our friends and neighbors. There will be family activities, a live nativity, giant Christmas tree, craft vendors, food trucks, sock skating rink, and more!
Early registration rate: $29 - now through December 13, 2024.Hundreds of youth, chaperones, and staff attend YEC, the annual 2-day youth conference run by the Southern Baptist Convention of Virginia. This weekend conference, held every winter, provides youth the opportunity to experience Christ through worship, biblical messages, workshops, fellowship, and recreation. We believe this weekend is essential for changing students’ hearts towards expanding the kingdom of God. Our mission is to call students to repentance, renew their commitment to Christ, and encourage obedience to His calling on their lives. This year, we are focusing on equipping and empowering students to confidently share the gospel, reaching their local communities with the hope of Jesus. The time to make Jesus known is now! Registration increases to $39 starting December 14.
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All students are required to have a medical release form on file in order to attend any Student Ministry Event. The medical release form only needs to be filled out once every calendar year and will need to be notarized. The church has several notaries on staff if you need that assistance.
Minister to Students
Student Ministry Associate