Northwest Chapel's ministry for 7th through 12th graders that meets on Sundays at 9:15AM, Wednesdays at 6:30PM, and various events throughout the year.
We desire for students to be "Anchored in Christ", by intentionally incorporating our "5 Ships" into the ministry: Worship, Fellowship, Stewardship, Discipleship, and Ambassadorship.
May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith, being rooted and established in love" - Ephesians 3:17
Sunday Mornings
9:15 to 10:30AM
We meet upstairs during the 9:15AM service, starting with announcements, followed by an activity and a (verse-by-verse or topical) lesson.
We encourage students to attend the main service during the 11AM service with their families (though many of our students like to sit up front together)!
Wednesday Nights
6:30 to 8PM
We gather each Wednesday night to fellowship together and spend intentional time in the Word and in prayer.
The first Wednesday of the month is "Hang Time", which involves pizza, a large group game/activity, and a leader or student testimony. This is a great opportunity for the students to invite their friends or classmates!
The third Wednesday of each month is "Family Dinner", where dinner is provided and the group spends time in extended prayer.
Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, we have volunteer opportunities, missions trips, retreats, and a lot of fun events for the students in between.
Additional Opportunities
Student Leadership Team: An opportunity for sophomores, juniors, and seniors to grow in their faith and practice servant leadership
Student-Led Bible Studies: At 6PM before youth group on Wednesdays, several of our older students lead separate girls' and boys' bible studies
Student-Led Prayer: Students can meet at 9AM before Sunday school for a devoted time of prayer over the youth group and other prayer items
1:1 Discipleship: Many of our students are either discipled by older students, leaders, or other adult members of the church.
Our Leaders
Isaac Mishne
Serving since 2015
"I love helping with the youth because I remember how much my youth leaders helped me grow when I was that age. I also believe this is such a crucial age for kids to really be grounded in their faith before they leave for college or whatever path they take after high school. There is no better way to help them than come along side them and shine the light of Christ into their lives."
Dave Scott
Serving since 2022
"I was really impressed with what I saw in the group when they shared up front in the church. With 40 years of experience teaching high school (35 of those teaching physics and AP Physics), a couple decades of teaching science apologetics in churches and Bible studies, and 46 years of trying to live out my Christianity, I hoped I might have something to offer in youth group. In the past three years, I’m sure I have received more from the group than I’ve given"
Marlissa Stauffer
Serving Since 2016
"I serve because Michael suggested it, but I got a call from God to work with youth and college students when I was in college. I did that as a high school teacher and now as a college professor. In addition, I was tremendously impacted by my youth pastor and my youth group. Many of us are still friends today."
Mary Lake
Serving since 2025
"I serve because as I have grown closer to the Lord, I felt Him call me to help lead those younger than me closer to Him!"
Michael Stauffer
Serving since 2016
"I started because I wanted to support our new (at the time) youth pastor, especially since our daughter was going to be moving into the youth group in a few years. I wanted her to be in a healthy, thriving ministry. I’ve stayed because it’s encouraging to be around so many young people that are serious about their faith and because they represent the future of the church."
Tracy Barker
Serving since 2014
"I was asked by a friend about 11 or 12 years ago if I wanted to be a leader in the youth group. Since I have no kids of my own, I wasn't sure, so I prayed about it. I felt the Lord telling me to get involved. I don't make it on a lot of the trips, but I make an effort to be there consistently on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Getting to know the kids and seeing them grow in their relationship with the Lord is what makes it so enjoyable."
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