Student Ministry
Mission Camp – Parent Meeting
There will be a meeting at the church on Wednesday July 9, at 6:00 p.m. for all parents of students going to Mission Camp. We will cover daily itineraries, packing lists, travel plans, expectations and goals for the week. We will try and provide you with all the information you need and answer all your questions.
Save the Date for Promotion Sunday! Every year, Promotion Sunday is an exciting day, as our kids and students transition into the next age group in Ministry. On August 10, children and students will promote to the class that represents the grade they will enter in Fall 2025. Students who are entering 6th grade this fall will move up to the Jr. HIgh Ministry, while students entering 9th grade will move up to the High School Ministry.
Sunday Classes for Junior High & High School
Our One:Three student classes on Sundays take place during the second service, 10:45 a.m.-Noon. The Junior High and High School classes are working through a series on the Old Testament book of Judges. Our time in this book will teach us timeless principles about the consequences when everyone does what is right in their own eyes. And even more, we'll be reminded that when we sin, God in His mercy and grace wants to restore the relationship between us.
Wednesday Nights
Our Reach program meets from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights during the school year. The spring semester has come to a close, but watch for information coming soon on summer events!
Student Worship Team
To learn more about helping lead Fellowship students in worship, please contact Cori Taylor, Student Ministry Worship Associate, at cori.taylor@fellowshipwaco.org or (254) 242-6138. The worship team is open to 7th-12th grades.
Rooted Discipleship Groups
Rooted is our main discipleship program for high schoolers that meets off campus on different days of the week. Students who want to participate meet in small groups of their peers of the same gender where they “grow deep” with one another and are mentored by an older believer of their choosing. Rooted participants experience vulnerability as they discuss their lives and walk in accountability with one another, pray with one another, and discuss a topic such as Christian living, apologetics, identity, or cultural issues of the day. If you have any questions about this vital part of our ministry, please contact our Rooted coordinator, Rachael Younger, at the.china.lady@gmail.com.
Our Vision
Our desire is to see every student experience and live out the LIFE they have in Christ! We aim for our students to have an intimate relationship with our creator, a consistent investment in one another's lives, a desire to practically live out the principles of God's word, and to play an active role in creating disciples. The ministry is grounded on 5 pillars: Discipleship, Evangelism, Service, Community, and Unity with the Church body. Students will find a welcoming atmosphere, relevant Biblical teaching, authentic small group environments, and a whole lot of fun! Come check us out!
Core Programs
Reach
This program aims to serve as an introduction into our ministry as we encourage our students to "Reach Out" to the greater Waco community. Reach is our main Wednesday night program, which begins at 6:30 p.m. Our students will experience worship, relevant biblically based teaching, small groups separated by grade, and Christ-centered community and fellowship. Our hope is for students to be engaged with God's word and to actively practice their faith by inviting their friends to come alongside them.
One:Three
This Sunday morning program is named after Psalm 1:3. This student bible study meets during the second service at 10:45 am and aims to focus on our students' Christian education. Students will increase in their biblical literacy as they begin to explore different books of the Bible in a more in-depth manner. Students will participate in a discussion-based curriculum that requires them to dig into the text in a way that involves critical thinking of underlying implications while applying it to their everyday personal lives. Students are divided by age group.
Rooted
Rooted is our main student discipleship program that meets off campus on different days of the week. High School students who choose to participate meet in small groups of their peers of the same gender where they "Grow Deep" with one another and are mentored by an older believer of their choosing. Students will experience vulnerability as they discuss their lives and walk in accountability with one another, pray with one another, and discuss a topic such as Christian living, apologetics, identity, or cultural issues of the day.
Student Ministry Questions? Email students@fellowshipwaco.org.
