Weekly Meetings for Students
We encourage students to embrace their new identity in Christ and equip them to make disciples in a broken world.
Ignite
Wednesdays during the school year from 6:30-8:00PM
Ignite is for all students grades 6 to 12. The evening consists of worship with our student ministries band, biblical teaching, and prayer experiences. We also split into grade-based discussion groups.
Collide
Sundays during the school year from 6:00-7:30PM
Collide is for middle school students looking to grow relationships with others pursuing Jesus.
Life Groups
Sundays during the school year from 6:30 to 8:00PM
Life Groups are for high school students. Groups consist of 8-10 students divided by grade and gender with 2 adult leaders and meet in homes. We believe that authentic community can be formed through the practices of eating together, reading scripture, praying for one another, serving together, and sharing fun experiences together.
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SIDE/SIDE
Side-by-side groups are short-term Bible Study and discipleship groups built around student schedules. They are available to groups of 2-4 students and are designed to be 2-6 weeks long depending on the study.
Group interests range from studies on the Gospels of John or Mark, Bible journaling, learning to tell your faith story, discovering your identity in christ, and more.
Leadership Opportunities
Lead a Side/Side Group
Side by Side groups are short-term discipleship groups that are built around student and family schedules. These 2-6 week studies could cover the gospel of Mark or John, Bible journaling, telling your faith story, discovering your identity in Christ, evangelism, and more. We would love to train you to lead a group. Start the process by sending an email to lead a middle school or high school side/side group.
Events
Events are a great way to build community with other students. Join in on upcoming events!
For Parents
Parenting is messy and we want to enter the messiness with you. It takes a community to disciple a child, and we cherish the opportunity to walk alongside your family in this discipleship process.
5 Things
This is THE BEST way to stay connected with Student Ministries. This weekly email newsletter reminds you of upcoming events and opportunities but also gives a weekly article that relates to raising today's youth.
Facebook Page
Follow our parents Facebook page for ministry information and helpful resources that will help you win as a parent.
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ENCOURAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND CHALLENGE
Our student ministry wants to walk with you as you help your teenage child learn the Jesus way. Please feel free to connect with us and ask questions. We would be happy to talk with you about how we can best help you and your family.
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Our students are up against a lot of challenges and life change. By joining our prayer team, you will receive monthly emails on how you can cover our students in prayer as they go out to be disciples in a challenging phase of life.
Thinking about College?
Christ. Scholarship. Service. Huntington University is just down the road and is an affiliated United Brethren university. Offering a wide range of undergrad and graduate degrees, it is an excellent learning environment close to home.
Scholarship Application
We don't want costs to be a reason for you not to participate in an upcoming trip or event. To apply for a scholarship, please download the form and follow the instructions.
Student Ministires
Upcoming Events & Mission Trips
All students in incoming grades 6-12 are invited to attend our Summer WAVE meetings. ALL WAVE meetings feature games, Bible study, and group sharing. Middle Schoolers meet at The Branch and High Schoolers meet in homes. Click Learn More for details.
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All students in incoming grades 6-12 are invited to attend our Crazy Pinz Wednesday Connection! We will meet AT Crazy Pinz for bowling. For cost details, click Learn More.
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We are hosting a bonfire at ECC's firepit (church property- close to Amber Rd) for all middle and high school students. We will have food, games, and info about our upcoming meetings and events. Join us and bring a friend!
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Collide is our Sunday night school year meeting for Middle Schoolers. The first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year will be held on August 11th at ECC. These meetings feature games, snacks, teaching, and small groups based on grade and gender. These groups help middle school students develop deep relationships based on the mutual pursuit of Jesus.
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