

We help middle school students explore their faith and foster God-centered friendships.
Middle Schoolers join their families for the worship portion of the service. They are dismissed to join their class during the Passing of the Peace. Rev. Will Anderson, Youth Ministry Manager, will be at the front of the sanctuary to direct middle schoolers to their class.

Middle school is a time of developing critical thinking skills and beginning to grapple with what it means to love God deeply. Every Sunday during the morning service, middle school students gather for classroom instruction and discussion around what God says through his Word. They also engage in service-oriented activities such as ushering and assisting with the Children’s Ministry—and they have the option to gather every other week after the morning service for games and lunch. Additionally, there are occasional special events throughout the year including two overnight retreats to upstate New York.
For more information, or to get on the weekly email list, contact Will Anderson.
We are actively recruiting volunteer teachers for our middle school classes.
Learn moreWe encourage high school students to embrace opportunities to grapple with and mature in their faith.

High school is the bridge one walks from childhood into young adulthood, and opportunities to mature in faith abound. We have an alternating rhythm of discussion and activities for high schoolers so that every Sunday after the morning service they have ways to engage with one another. One week consists of lunch and discussion with their high school peers and adult volunteers, and the next week consists of lunch, games & activities with the entire middle and high school youth group. They are developing leaders in the youth community and become an integral part of the congregation at large serving as ushers and assisting with the Children’s Ministry. Additionally, high schoolers partake in special events throughout the year including two overnight retreats to upstate New York.
For more information, or to get on the weekly email list, contact Will Anderson.
We are actively recruiting volunteer teachers for our high school classes.
Learn moreBible Studies & Devotionals
Transformed by Truth, by Katherine Forster
New City Catechism Devotional
Set Apart, Lifeway Students Devotional Series
God’s Great Story, by Jon Nielson
Strong in Spirit: 5-Minute Devotions for Preteen Boys, by David and Niki Winston
You’re God’s Girl: A Devotional for Tweens, by Wynter Pitts
New Morning Mercies (Teen Edition), by Paul David Tripp
Engage 365 Bible Reading Notes, by The Good Book Company
Anxiety: 31-Day Devotional for Teenagers, by Liz Edrington
Identity: 31-Day Devotional for Teenagers, by Lindsey Ann Carlson
3 Big Questions That Shape Your Future, by Kara Powell & Brad M. Griffin
Big Questions Series (Complete Collection), by Chris Morphew
Explore Devotions (Quarterly Series), by The Good Book Company
Moments with the Savior, by Ken Gire
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day, by Peter Scazzero
Bible Translation
New International Version (NIV)
English Standard Version (ESV)
Biblical Worldview
10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (And Answer) About Christianity, by Rebecca McLaughlin
The Reason for God, Tim Keller
Family Discipleship
Praying Scripture for Your Teens, Jodie Berendt
Sticky Faith, by Kara Powell and Chap Clark
Meals with Jesus, by Ed Drew
Parenting Books
Raising Confident Kids in a Confusing World, by Ed Drew
Age of Opportunity, by Paul David Tripp
Parenting with Hope, by Melissa B. Kruger
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, by Paul David TrippLike Dew Your Youth: Growing Up with Your Teenager, by Eugene H. Peterson
Sex and Sexuality
Talking to Kids About Sex - Megan Butler
Technology Books
The Tech-Wise Family, Andy Crouch
12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You, Tony Reinke
Virtually Human, Ed Brooks & Pete Nicholas
Safeguards: Shielding our home and Equipping our Kids, Julie Lowe
Articles // Podcasts
Live Wisely in a Digital Age, Gospelbound
Websites
Websites
Parenting Resources by Rooted Ministry
Curriculum
The Tech-Wise Family Masterclass (Self-directed learning)
Tech
Gizmo Watch - Verizon Users
Collected List of Social Media & Technology Resources by Rooted Ministry
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