middle school | First Church of God

If you are going into 6th grade...grab a parent and come hear what First Church Middle School ministry is all about! Our 6th grade orientation is Tuesday, August 31 at 7pm in the Youth Center.

I love hanging out with middle school kids! Why? Maybe it’s the energy. Maybe it’s the authenticity. Maybe I’m just crazy. Honestly, after years of ministry, there’s nothing I’d rather be doing. Well, okay, maybe a few things… like jumping out of an airplane or scuba diving, but other than that, yeah, I just wanna be with our middle school kids as we learn together what it means to follow Jesus. These moments in the middle school years are some of the most important in a person’s life. Decisions made now affect how the rest of life goes. Now is the time to form your faith. So thanks for trusting me to walk with you through this amazing time of life!

WE'RE BUILDING BRIDGES...

to Connect with Christ…to Experience Community…to Engage the World

What is our Bridges Blueprint?

From the moment you walk into D-Groups as a 6th grader to the time you graduate from high school, we have a vision in mind to help you get ready to live your life to the fullest! We’re not just here to help you now; we’re also looking ahead to a time when you’ll leave home and head off to college or wherever life takes you. Will you be ready for that? Our Bridges Blueprint keeps that vision in front of us, so we know what we are trying to help you build into your life for the future.

A BRIDGE TO CONNECT WITH CHRIST

Know who I am in Christ. Living in freedom as a friend of Christ, an adopted child of God, assured of eternal life with Jesus.
Hunger for God's Word. Be familiar with the Bible, have a passion for God's Word, and know how to feed myself.
Practice His Presence. Value a daily time with God, have the tools to connect with God, and know how to "pray continually".

A BRIDGE TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY

My Church Family. Experience a church family where young and old come together to worship and grow.
My Family Relationships. Know God’s design for family, keep my family a priority, understand how to get along and learn from each other.
My Friendships. Know how to be a friend, and grow spiritually with a group of friends, and to value having a spiritual coach.

A BRIDGE TO ENGAGE IN OUR WORLD

Embrace the Great Command of Jesus. Find out how I am especially gifted to serve others as I invest my life in loving my neighbor.
Embrace the Great Commission of Jesus. Develop a passion to spread the good news of Jesus to the world, helping others to find Christ.
Become an Influencer. Refuse to crumble under the pressure of MAX Q; but instead, live as a person who impacts and influences everyone around me.