Venture Students is a place where we love deeply, and we speak highly. A place to be real. A place where no one sits alone. A place to discover purpose. A place to help teens, grades 7-12, build their lives around knowing, loving, and serving Jesus.
2025 CIY Trips
Summer
- MIX: MIX is a fun, high energy, four-day summer event (June 29 - July 2) specifically designed for students in seventh and eighth grade. It is intentionally crafted to engage middle school students through tactile, interactive and fun activities, coupled with Bible-based teaching and small group interaction. This year, MIX will take place at Taylor University in Upland, IN. Total cost: $450/student. The deadline to sign up is February 16.
- MOVE: God is using high school students to change the world, and Venture Students, this means you! Every summer at MOVE, students are challenged through interactive worship, dynamic preaching, small group study, and community building. Students at MOVE not only learn and worship together – they spend quality time with their church youth groups, discovering ways that God will use them to impact the world. This year, MOVE will take place at Wheaton University in IL from July 7-12. Total cost: $550/student. The deadline to sign up is February 16.
Sunday Morning Serving
Sunday mornings are a great time for our students to serve in different ministries within the church building. You'll see junior high and high school students anywhere from the children's ministry to greeting you at the door and even in the tech ministry during services. If your student would like to serve, fill this form out!
Sunday Nights
September - May | 6-8p in the Student Center
- Momentum: Momentum is the Student Ministry’s Sunday night worship service. Teens worship and learn in a student-specific service, geared to spark their passion for Jesus.
- Life Groups: Life groups meet on Sunday nights and are an environment where students can laugh, learn, meet new friends, and have tons of fun, all while being held accountable to following Jesus. Life groups are divided by grade and gender. Sign up here to join a life group!
More Sunday Night Info
Wednesday Nights
September - May | 7-8:30p at varying locations
- Student-led Bible Study: 7th-12th grade students meet together simply to discuss scripture. Each week, they discuss a different topic or chapter of the Bible. Students are welcome to read ahead if they'd like, but it is not required. All students are welcome. Bring a Bible if you have one. Email for our current location!