Welcome to emerge student ministries (ESM).  

Excuses are the cornerstone for students who avoid church. Irrelevant. Repetitive. Dull. Could it be these are valid concerns? Relevancy is important. Unhealthy repetition is damaging. Dullness is…well…dull. ESM is well aware of the countless excuses lurking around present-day teenagers, and our leadership team is committed to providing the solution – excitement.  

Our purpose is to help students encounter God's love and become a generation that emerges passionately with Christ.  

Our mission is to create experiences that will lead students to a life of faith. 

Heard that before? Read on…  

Sunday Morning Worship is church for students on Sunday morning. While the adults are gathered together for morning worship, students gather for a separate service designed for them, where we explore God’s Truth through practical teaching, meaningful worship, drama and media ministries.

Outings & Trips occur every six weeks, depending on scheduled events, and provide students the chance to connect with each other outside of regular weekly activities. Excitement is never lacking at these events.           

NIGHT LIFE CAFÉ (NLC) is the Friday night hangout for students. Whether lounging around 10 flat-screens watching music videos, stomping the DDR floor pads, challenging your friends at Guitar Hero, or just hanging out talking with friends, NLC is great option for students.

Winter Summit is the most anticipated event of the year. Culture is distracting. Life is demanding. Everyone needs to retreat. During this event students will explore God’s truth through practical teaching, engaging worship, drama and media presentations and plenty of high-energy activities. Did we mention skiing and snow boarding? 

Higher Ground Summer Camp is a life-changing summer experience. Quality recreational activities and events combined with solid Christian principles and values, students rave about Higher Ground (July 19-25). In addition to daily sports and recreation, students will attend inspiring praise and worship, meaningful chapels, and interactive small groups.

Our team wants to do everything possible to welcome newcomers and answer any questions you might have. Hopefully you will decide to come experience for yourself the incredible ways God is moving here at Connections Church.   

Blessings,

Shawn Cooper, Student Pastor

Connections Church

Emerge Student Ministries (ESM)

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