Middle + High School //
The middle and high school years are filled with growth, change, and excitement for students. Students are challenged to think about what they believe, as they take their next steps toward a faith of their own. They become a part of something bigger than themselves by doing life together with each other and their leaders.
Sundays // 9 + 11a
On Sundays, middle and high schoolers will begin service in the auditorium and will be dismissed shortly after worship in the main service. When they leave the auditorium, they will check into Ridge Students and head to their respective rooms where each group will do something fun together—a game or an ice-breaker—and then have a version of the same message from the main service that is more specifically geared for them.
Ridge Students // Events
Who | All students in 6th grade–12th grade
What | Varying types of BIG fun events
When | Four times per year
Where | The Ridge
Drop-off + Pick-up | Parents can drop off and pick up their kids at the Chalk Room near the gym.
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Students need a lot of fun and a lot of Jesus, and we are happy to oblige! We’ll host four big events each year, and we want every student to be part of the action. Keep an eye on our church events page for all the details and what crazy fun thing we do next!
What | Varying types of BIG fun events
When | Four times per year
Where | The Ridge
Drop-off + Pick-up | Parents can drop off and pick up their kids at the Chalk Room near the gym.
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Students need a lot of fun and a lot of Jesus, and we are happy to oblige! We’ll host four big events each year, and we want every student to be part of the action. Keep an eye on our church events page for all the details and what crazy fun thing we do next!
Middle School Groups // High School Groups
Who | Middle school groups (6-8th grade) || High school groups (9-12th grade)
What | Fun, friends, leaders, games, groups, and Bible study
When | Tuesday evenings from 7pm–8:30pm
Where | The Ridge
Drop-off + Pick-up | Parents can drop off and pick up their kids at the Chalk Room near the gym.
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All middle and high school students are invited to a fun night of connection and hearing God's Word! Middle and high schoolers will be separated into different study groups to help build friendships at grade level. These small gatherings are designed to be a space where students can experience community and grow in their faith.
What | Fun, friends, leaders, games, groups, and Bible study
When | Tuesday evenings from 7pm–8:30pm
Where | The Ridge
Drop-off + Pick-up | Parents can drop off and pick up their kids at the Chalk Room near the gym.
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All middle and high school students are invited to a fun night of connection and hearing God's Word! Middle and high schoolers will be separated into different study groups to help build friendships at grade level. These small gatherings are designed to be a space where students can experience community and grow in their faith.
Junior Leadership Team
At The Ridge, our mission is to be an inviting church that leads people into a growing relationship with God and others. Everything we do is built on that foundation. The Ridge Students Junior Leadership Team (JLT) is no different. Our goal is to identify and equip high school students in our ministry who are seeking to go deeper with Jesus through intentional apprenticeship and service done in community to form them into disciple-makers. (Ephesians 4:11-16).
Students in 9th–12th grade:
If you’re interested in joining the JLT, you must complete a new application each year.
Students in 9th–12th grade:
If you’re interested in joining the JLT, you must complete a new application each year.
- Application Opens: April 1
- Deadline to Apply: April 30
Ridge Students Devotionals
The Ridge Students Devotional is a space for students and leaders to share what God is doing in their lives and encourage others in their faith journey. Each devotional is written by students and their leaders, for students—real stories, real struggles, and real hope in Jesus. Whether it’s a Bible verse that’s impacted them, a testimony of God’s faithfulness, or something He’s been teaching them lately, we hope these words can inspire and challenge others to grow in their walk with Christ.
Looking East
June 9th, 2025
Are you afraid of the dark?I am. As I step outside onto our wooden deck, something in me wants to look over my shoulder into the shadows beyond the lights of my house. But some dim light lingers in the sky- a bright moon sits enthroned among hundreds of sparkling points of white.Then something else tells me to look east. Because the moon’s light is only a reflection of the brilliant sun waiting so...
Running to God
May 5th, 2025
God wants us to run into His arms in times of trouble and heartache. Talking to Him is no different. So why is it so hard to recognize that He is listening? Maybe it’s because His voice seems small. Maybe it’s because the response doesn’t come right away. Or maybe it’s because we’re not patient enough to wait for one.Jesus and His disciples once floated across a lake, and Jesus fell asleep. A stor...
Letting Go of Shame
April 22nd, 2025
I have a problem with carrying around the shame of my sins. It consumes my identity and drains me of the joy God has placed before me. I used to believe that if I kept shaming my old habits, it would somehow redeem my present self. But the truth is, shame doesn’t help us in any way.God’s Word says, “[Jesus has] swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to [him]...
True Worship
April 7th, 2025
When we worship, we are proclaiming heartfelt expressions of our love for God. Growing up in the church, I remember the beauty of lifted hands, joyful songs of praise, and living in God’s divine presence—it truly is a blessing.But have you ever wondered if this is what real faith looks like? Or do some people lift their hands and sing just to appear genuine? Maybe they’re afraid to worship in a wa...
