First Students

First Students

First Students

"Let no one despise your youth,
but be an example to the believers..."
1 Timothy 4:12

"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers..."

1 Timothy: 4:12

"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers..."

1 Timothy: 4:12

Our Student Ministry is a safe place to know about God, grow in relationships, and go out on mission.

Scroll down to view some of our upcoming special events for youth, as well as our regular weekly schedule, or follow us for updates on social media:

Our Student Ministry is a safe place to know about God, grow in relationships, and go out on mission.

Scroll down to view some of our upcoming special events for youth, as well as our regular weekly schedule, or follow us for updates on social media:

Our Student Ministry is a safe place to know about God, grow in relationships, and go out on mission.

Scroll down to view some of our upcoming special events for youth, as well as our regular weekly schedule, or follow us for updates on social media:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Student Ministry Events

Check out some of our youth events for the rest of the year! 

Girls' Camp In

Our Annual Girls' Camp In is always a blast! A time to fellowship together, get in the Word and just have a good time together. Dinner Friday and breakfast Saturday are provided. We have plenty of air mattresses - the girls just need to bring their pillow and either twin sheets or a sleeping bag. Contact Keri with any questions or if you need more info. 

OCC Mission Project

We have another great opportunity to participate in Operation Christmas Child to share God's love with kids around the world!  In preparation for our upcoming 11/8 youth group Packing Party, we are collecting donated items & money for shipping. All donations can be dropped off in the student cafe.

Bonfire & Hayride

Note the new date for our youth Bonfire on Sunday, November 15th from 5-8pm. Food, drinks, and s'mores will be provided. There also will be a hayride after the sun goes down. Invite a friend and we look forward to seeing you there!

Serving Opportunities

There are several opportunities to serve within First Students! If you feel led to use the giftings that the Lord has given you, feel free to sign up and reach out to Pastor Brian or Keri.

Mission Trips

Feel like God is leading you towards a mission trip but the cost of it can be intimidating? We got you covered! Every Sunday after small groups, you have the opportunity to serve coffee for mission's money to help the cost of a trip you may be looking at. Every dollar given goes towards student missions. Any questions, feel free to reach out to Pastor Brian or Keri.

Save The Date

Save the date for 2027's Dnow and Youth Camp, our two biggest student events of the year!

Weekly Student Events

Students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to get connected with other students and engage in discipleship activities through these weekly activities:
*All of these meet in our Student Ministry Center (gym)
  • The Vine - Wednesday Nights at 6pm
  • Small Groups - Sundays at 9:30am
  • Bible Study - Sunday Nights at 6pm
Many other special activities, camps, and mission trips are offered throughout the year. You can click below for our updated medical release form that's required for many of our off-campus student events, such as camp.

Small Groups

7th/8th Grade Girls - Melissa Clymer and Kristina Exum
9th/10th Grade Girls - Heather Denton and Summer Hoath
11th/12th Grade Girls - Kim Scruggs and Jenny Buckner
7th/8th Grade Boys - Patrick O'Neil and Chris Lovin
9th/10th Grade Boys - Sammy Walters and Van Garner
11th/12th Grade Boys - Chet Rhodes, Noah Brock, and Larry Grice

Sunday Night Bible Study

Join us Sunday Nights at 6:00pm for Bible study! Dinner is provided each week!
  • 6:00-7:00 | Eating food and hanging out
  • 7:00-7:45 | Bible study time
  • 7:45-8:00 | Prayer groups
  • 8:00-9:00 | Hanging out & recreation

The Vine on Wednesday Night 

Every Wednesday at 6pm in the gym we have the VIne! This is our Wednesday Night Youth Service where we come together and have different worship songs, a greeting icebreaker, prayer, an activity game, and Bible teaching. Come join us!

Meet our First Students Team

Brian Exum

Youth Pastor

Keri Jackson

Youth Ministry Assistant

Contact Us

We're here for you! Reach out with any questions.