[5th to 12th grade]
Serving in Student Ministry is about connecting students to Jesus and one another. We want to help you live on mission as you invest in students, showing them, who Jesus is and helping them to see the purpose for which they were created. Student Ministry is for students in grades 5-12. There are several ways you can serve, and we would love to help find the best fit for you.
This ministry will require a background check at no expense to you.

Position	Description	Availability
Group Teacher	We offer classes at 9:00 on Sunday morning for kid’s 5th to 12th grade. If you like working with this age groups and would be interested in teacher this is a place for you.	Sunday Mornings
Host Student Events	Our student minister is always looking for new ways to keep the students entertained with different venues for relationship building. Opening your home to an evening of fun would be greatly helpful.	Various
Merge Group Leaders	Merge is our Sunday evening youth program. Our typical evening consists of a 30-minute group time where relationship is formed, prayer, and a simple devotion geared for this age group. Following the group time is worship time with music and a lesson.	Sunday evenings
Event Volunteer	Several times during the year we take kids to camps, retreats and other activities. Depending upon the size of the group, our student minister will need a helping hand. It’s a great way to get to know our students and help them in their Christian journey.	Various
Bus Driver	We have a 49 passenger silver bus that we use for children and youth events. Your trained driving skills could be a valued ministry. Our requirements are the same as the State of Illinois.	Various
Van/ Shuttle Driver	On many occasions we like to take our 15 passenger van to special events. The only requirements are good driving record and a class D license with a J02 Religious Org Bus certificate.	Various