Welcome to Faithbridge Student Ministry! We partner with parents to pursue discipleship in the home. and intentionally develop students as they discover God's missional call to be a Kingdom difference-maker.
Our goal is simple: to disciple students in their walk with Christ. We are all about relationships, growth, and mission as we learn and experience what it really means to follow Jesus as a student.
Sunday Student Events
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LAUNCH | 6TH GRADE
Sundays at 9 & 11amLaunch is our 6th grade Ministry at Faithbridge! 6th Graders meet in the new student building, in their own worship space.
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ELEVATE | 7TH & 8TH GRADE
Sundays at 9 & 11amElevate is our 7th & 8th grade Ministry at Faithbridge! 7th & 8th Graders meet in the new student building, in their own worship space.
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POINTBREAK | 9TH–12TH GRADE
Sundays at 7pmPointbreak is our high school Ministry at Faithbridge! High schoolers meet in the new student building, in their own worship space.
All Student Events
november, 2021
Discipleship
Our mission is to lead teens closer to Jesus.
What Is Discipleship?
Discipleship is an intentional relationship in which we walk alongside other disciples in order to encourage, equip, and challenge one another in love to grow toward maturity in Christ. By asking for discipleship, you are entering into the strongest form of personal development, spiritual growth, and accountability we offer at FSM. Through trust, honesty, and vulnerability, you will experience transparent relationships that will transform your life.
How Does It Work?
Discipleship is simply this: you and a peer of the same gender will connect with an adult mentor that is ready to intentionally pour into you in the context of scripture. Discipleship groups meet depending on the schedules of the mentor and students but usually set aside a weekly time to meet. Many discipleship groups meet before or after school at a coffee shop.
How Many Are In A Group?
A Discipleship usually consists of two students to one adult leader ratio. Sometimes we have one on one, but no more than three students at a time in one Discipleship group.
If you’re ready to pursue a new level of depth in your relationship with Christ, ask to be discipled. We do not want this to just be another “to do” in your life, but an opportunity for authentic growth. For more info, you can e-mail beth.hardisty@faithbridge.org.
Parents
We deeply desire to partner with parents in the discipleship of their students.
Parent Partnership
We believe that parents are crucial in the continued growth of their students, and it is our goal to equip parents with tools and resources to actively engage in their students’ lives. We provide several tools that are designed to give parents easy access to discipling their student. These tools include Tips from the Toolbox, our weekly Snapshot, annual Parent Orientations, and quarterly Parent Workshops. We want to partner with you in order to promote and enable discipleship in your home. Please contact us to let us know how we can serve you.
Topical Parent Resources
Learn more hereLeader Partnerships
In [FSM], we value our students being known and invested in because we believe that is how we make more and stronger disciples. One of the ways we accomplish this is by encouraging our leaders to reach out to the students they see on Sundays and Wednesdays. Our leaders do this in a variety of ways such as texting, calling, and attending functions such as plays, sporting events, and other activities. [FSM] leaders are thoroughly vetted, known, and background checked. Just like Jesus knew and invested in His disciples, we ask our leaders to do the same.
FSM Snapshot
The weekly FSM Snapshot is the best way to stay connected to all that's happening in Faithbridge Student Ministry. Our Snapshot is delivered every Thursday right to your cellular pocket technological device (amazing!) and includes campus-specific updates from Launch, Elevate, Pointbreak, and The Road.
Student FAQs
On Sundays, a student can expect a worship experience for their ministry (Launch, Elevate, Pointbreak). These include a variation of worship, sermons catered to their age group, small group discussions, games, and more.
On Wednesday nights, we host our Curious small groups. These are small groups led by adult leaders, divided by grade and gender. The really unique thing about these groups is that they stick together from 6th grade to 12th grade, developing deep relational traction and trust.
Tyler Riley - High School Pastor
Jill Sullivan - Program Coordinator
Maddie Koenig - Curious Groups Coordinator
Amanda O’Kelley - Student Discipleship Coordinator
Beth Hardisty - FSM Administrative Assistant
Launch
The goal of Launch is to blast off with 6th graders as they head into junior high!
Launch is all about relationships as we seek after Jesus and grow in our faith! We believe this "in-between" phase is a critical time in a preteen's faith journey. We hope to engage their interests through exploring the Bible and affirming that God sees them, knows them, and loves them unconditionally. In a word, it's just awesome!
Stay connected with FSM to keep up with the latest!
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Jordan Smith
6th Grade Coordinator
For more information regarding Launch, you can e-mail jordan.smith@faithbridge.org.
Upcoming Launch (6th Grade) Events
november, 2021
Elevate
Elevate is a fast-paced, high energy way to introduce junior highers to Jesus and accelerate their faith walk!
Elevate is a junior high church experience like no other, designed specifically to help 7th - 8th graders connect with Jesus, each other, and a caring adult. We also train and develop our students to be difference-makers in God’s Kingdom through numerous mission projects, Bible study, and discipleship.
Stay connected with FSM to keep up with the latest!
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Emily Hollenbeck
Junior High Pastor
For more information regarding Elevate, you can e-mail emily.hollenbeck@faithbridge.org.
Upcoming Elevate (7th-8th Grade) Events
november, 2021
Pointbreak
We believe it's important to help students build a strong Biblical-foundation as they approach adulthood.
Take one look, and you will quickly discover that Pointbreak is a student ministry dedicated to helping teenagers experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ! Our goal is for high school students to thrive in community with other teens and be discipled in their walk with Jesus. We are a community that strives to be real with each other as we grow in our faith in Christ.
Stay connected with FSM to keep up with the latest!
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Tyler Riley
High School Pastor
For more information regarding Pointbreak, you can e-mail tyler.riley@faithbridge.org.
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Upcoming High School Events
november, 2021
Curious
We are better together and small groups give students a place to do life with Jesus and each other.
We believe that life is best lived in community, which is why we strongly encourage all students to get involved in a Curious Small Group at the start of the school year. Each group consists of around 8-12 students of the same gender and grade and 2 adult leaders.
We Are Here For You!
We don’t ask for perfection, we ask for a desire to show up, to share your life, and to encourage others to share theirs as well. Be a pursuer of community, not just a receiver, and experience the truth that as a part of the church, you are not alone!
Stay connected with FSM to keep up with the latest!
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Maddie Koenig
Curious Small Groups Coordinator
For more information regarding Curious Small Groups, you can e-mail maddie.koenig@faithbridge.org.
Special Needs
We believe in providing a gospel-centered, inclusive environment for individuals with specific needs.
RSVP to our Open Gates Christmas Party on Thursday, December 9!
RSVPSpecial Needs
Our heart is to love and serve children, students, and adults with special needs and lead them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We desire to support, affirm, and provide hope to the families of children with special needs. Every person who enters our doors is a gift and each has tremendous value in the church and among our body of believers.
Do you want to volunteer with our special needs ministry?
Fill out application
Jennifer Tisch
Open Gates Director
For more information regarding our special needs ministry, you can e-mail jennifer.tisch@faithbridge.org.
The Road
We believe mission is a lifestyle and that each student is called to be a Kingdom difference-maker.
The Road is the most substantive opportunity of growth, impact, and development we offer students. We believe student ministry is not just a ministry for students, but the ministry of students to the world. The Road invites students to answer the call of the Gospel and engage on mission. Our goal is to be and make Kingdom Difference-Makers.
Living On Mission
Opportunities vary from delivering food to local food and outreach partners to telling the Good News on the streets of London. The Road sends students across the state, the USA, and the world. From Alabama to El Savador, students can serve from 1 week to 2 weeks.
Michael Frnka
The Road Director
Join the journey! For more information regarding student missions, you can e-mail michael.frnka@faithbridge.org.
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