STUDENTS

Students praying together at youth church service in Jackson, Michigan

Radiant Students are passionate about showing the next generation who Jesus is.

Our goal is to create environments where students can engage with God in a powerful way, make wise choices, and positively influence their friends.

RADIANT STUDENTS: MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 5-7)

Radiant Students exists to help middle schoolers experience three things: wonder for who God is, discovery of who He created them to be, and passion for loving others. Everything we offer is designed to help middle schoolers begin to take ownership of their faith through these three basic truths:

  • I will love God because He will never stop loving me.

  • I will follow Jesus because He knows me better than I know myself.

  • I will live out God’s story so others can know who Jesus is.

Radiant Students 5th - 7th grade meets every Sunday during each service. Middle Schoolers worship in the main sanctuary, and are released to their classroom after worship has ended. Here they will engage in a powerful, age appropriate message, a time of prayer and discussion with real life application.

RADIANT STUDENTS: HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 7-12)

Our Radiant Students services on Sunday evenings flow from our three main values:

  • Commission Directed: We are directed by the Great Commission of Jesus to go and reach others. We desire that every person spend eternity in Heaven, so we will teach truth and love as we do our part in growing the Kingdom.

  • Authentic Friendships: We believe every person is made in the image of God, so we choose to treat everyone with respect, kindness, and love. We live with honesty and devotion to the call God has placed on our lives, creating a space where everyone is welcome and belongs. 

  • Presence Driven: We are devoted to cultivating environments that welcome the Presence of our Heavenly Father and His Kingdom here on earth as it is in Heaven. This is our focus both at church and in every environment that we live in. Wherever we go, we are carriers of the Kingdom.

  • Prayer Centered: We are guided by prayer, recognizing that it is our lifeline to our Heavenly Father. We will pray often, real, and bold prayers. Knowing that the prayers we pray are powerful and effective. 

Our 7th-12th graders meet every Sunday from 6:00PM to 8:15PM. There will be a customized service with time to hang out, play games and make new friends. We will then move into a time of intentional worship and a message with small group discussions targeted at strengthening our faith.

STUDENTS
STAFF

Braden Smith - Generational Ministries Pastor

Braden Smith

Next Generation Pastor

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