We desire to be a church where young people are as meaningful a part of Jesus' church as adults are. Rather than being the "church of tomorrow", we see young people as an integral part of the church today. Jesus is calling them into life-giving relationship with the same triune God, calling them into relationship with the same adventurous apprentices, and calling them to the same participation with His Holy Spirit in transforming this broken and hurting world through His extraordinary kingdom.

All of our children’s & youth ministry programs and activities are supervised by caring, safe leaders (all of our leaders are screened). We understand that your children are precious, and we take very seriously the trust you place in us by allowing your children to participate in our programs. Parents are always welcome to join in and observe any of the activities or classes.

Children's Ministry:

Birth — 2 years old can go to their age appropriate rooms (located downstairs) before the start of the celebration, or anytime during it. There is also a nursing mom’s room available at the rear of the sanctuary.

3 years old - 5th grade leave for their activities about 30 minutes into the service, shortly after opening worship . Parents should sign their children in at the check in table downstairs.

The older children (kindergarten - 5th grade) participate in a program called Promiseland. With the help of our committed volunteers, Promiseland provides a safe environment where children can enjoy great learning and loving relationships. Promiseland includes Bible lessons that are age-appropriate, interactive and relevant to today's children, as well as large group dramas and small groups.

Youth Ministry (visit our web site):

Each youth ministry program is welcoming, engaging, relevant to students’ lives, and happens after opening worship in the ministry center across the street . All programs are also optional, as young people are welcome to fully participate in the main service.

Middle School (6th - 8th graders)

we meet each sunday, after opening worship for lovereflectrespond. it’s a chance to relax and get to know God. we have fun together, we read the bible together, and we pray together. please join us -- there’s no pressure, you’ll meet good friends, discover how awesome loving Jesus is, and maybe even score some candy.

High School (9th - 12th graders)

Jamtime: Every Wednesday from 6:30-7:30, students meet at the Ministry Center, play instruments, and learn worship songs.

Vinetime: Every Wednesday from 7:30-9:00 pm, immediately following Jamtime, students hang out, have refreshments and get with God. Questions? Call Jon Bartholomay at 734.730.1687.

Bible, etc.: happens at every other weekend after opening worship. It’s a chance to find lasting truth in a relaxed setting.

Youth Ministry Vision
The youth ministry exists to help students become fully devoted followers of Christ who love Jesus, reflect his kingdom, and respond with abandon to his personal call.

we love jesus

we want to spend our lives getting to know the One who chose death so that we could have life. understanding God’s love for us - his unchanging, unconditional, unbelievable, intimate and personal love. figuring out what it means to love him back. learning how we can express that love to him. letting our love for Jesus shape our lives.

it’s all about listening to what God says in the bible. worshipping him with everything we’ve got. serving the people Jesus cares about, especially the least, the last, and the lost.

we reflect his kingdom

we want everything about us to reflect Jesus. we want to have Jesus brand lives, Jesus brand hearts, Jesus brand words, Jesus brand actions.

we want to love each other, our families, our friends, and even our enemies the way Jesus does. we want to serve the same kinds of people Jesus served: the poor, hopeless, isolated, lonely, and lost.

we respond with abandon to his personal call

Jesus knows your name, and he’s calling you. how will you answer? we’ve got a choice to make, and it’s all or nothing. God created each of us for an awesome purpose, and he’s ready to lead us into a glorious destiny. will we pursue it, and him, even if we have to abandon everything else? if we will, God will transform our lives, and use us to change the lives of our friends, our families, and everyone we come in contact with.