Preteen & Middle School
Preteen 4th–5th grade students
Middle School Meetups 6th–8th grade students
When? Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am, or 11:00am
Where? The Bridge & Preteen Rooms at The River Church, North Campus
(759 S Lenfesty Ave, Marion, IN 46953)
Our preteen (4th-5th) and middle school services (6th-8th) are weekend environments designed just for your student! On Sunday mornings students are invited to hang out either in The Bridge or the Preteen rooms. While parents attend the main service, students will play fun games, hear an engaging message targeted for their age, and get connected in gender specific small groups. We know how pivotal the early teen years are, where everything seems to be changing. Our hope is that our services ground students in God’s Word within the context of a community that empowers them to be all God has for them. Through a “turn and talk” style of teaching, students won’t just hear God’s Word—they’ll learn how to study it, talk about it, and live it out.
Middle School Meetups 6th–8th grade students
When? Sundays at 8:00am, 9:30am, or 11:00am
Where? The Bridge & Preteen Rooms at The River Church, North Campus
(759 S Lenfesty Ave, Marion, IN 46953)
Our preteen (4th-5th) and middle school services (6th-8th) are weekend environments designed just for your student! On Sunday mornings students are invited to hang out either in The Bridge or the Preteen rooms. While parents attend the main service, students will play fun games, hear an engaging message targeted for their age, and get connected in gender specific small groups. We know how pivotal the early teen years are, where everything seems to be changing. Our hope is that our services ground students in God’s Word within the context of a community that empowers them to be all God has for them. Through a “turn and talk” style of teaching, students won’t just hear God’s Word—they’ll learn how to study it, talk about it, and live it out.
High School Nights
For Who? 9th-12th grade students
When? Sunday nights, 6-8pm
Where? The Bridge Area at The River Church, South Campus
(5316 S Western Ave, Marion, IN, 46953)
High School Nights is for high schoolers... and it's at night. This generation is hungry. We believe they are the NOW generation. And High School Nights serves to equip the now generation to go all in with Jesus now. High School Nights is where high schoolers from across the county come to find purpose, build community, and go deeper in their faith. Come for passionate worship, messages that hit right to the heart of a high schooler, awesome small groups of like-minded peers, and lots of avenues for students to lead.
Now meeting at our new South Campus, students will experience a space designed just for them—complete with a full gym, a dedicated worship room, and plenty of spots to hang out and connect. Each Sunday looks a little different (see below), but every night is crafted to help students know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.
*High school students are encouraged to sit in Sunday morning worship with their parents and friends*
When? Sunday nights, 6-8pm
Where? The Bridge Area at The River Church, South Campus
(5316 S Western Ave, Marion, IN, 46953)
High School Nights is for high schoolers... and it's at night. This generation is hungry. We believe they are the NOW generation. And High School Nights serves to equip the now generation to go all in with Jesus now. High School Nights is where high schoolers from across the county come to find purpose, build community, and go deeper in their faith. Come for passionate worship, messages that hit right to the heart of a high schooler, awesome small groups of like-minded peers, and lots of avenues for students to lead.
Now meeting at our new South Campus, students will experience a space designed just for them—complete with a full gym, a dedicated worship room, and plenty of spots to hang out and connect. Each Sunday looks a little different (see below), but every night is crafted to help students know God, find freedom, discover purpose, and make a difference.
*High school students are encouraged to sit in Sunday morning worship with their parents and friends*
Bridge Nights
Once a month, we go big with Bridge Nights—our high-energy, invite-friendly service. There's a different them every month! Bridge Nights feature full band worship, big games, free food, and an after-party atmosphere that makes it the easiest night of the month to invite a friend. These nights are designed to meet students right where they are and make them feel like they belong from the moment they walk in. If you've never tried High School Nights, this is the night to jump in!
Regular High School Nights
Most weeks are Regular High School Nights—focused on discipleship, connection, and spiritual growth. Students can expect acoustic worship, teaching that speaks directly to their world, and small groups led by adult leaders who are passionate about walking alongside them in their faith journey. These nights are slower, deeper, and designed to help students take real steps in following Jesus.
Parent Involvement
Your greatest impact on your student is your ongoing love and support for them. We believe that parents play a crucial role in helping their students get involved in student ministry. We know that your calendar is very full. We know you already spend lots of time in your car going to and from school. We believe that your student is at a critical age where their values are being shaped and influential relationships are being formed. It is imperative that God be a part of this pivotal season. Here are three practical ways you can be involved in your student’s spiritual growth and church life:
Encourage consistent attendance and therefore encourage spiritual growth
Offer to bring your student’s friends so they feel confident walking in
Follow up church events with spiritual conversations to help them grow deeper
Encourage consistent attendance and therefore encourage spiritual growth
Offer to bring your student’s friends so they feel confident walking in
Follow up church events with spiritual conversations to help them grow deeper
Serve With Us
Do you have a heart for students? Want to be a part of seeing students know God and become ambassadors for Christ in their schools? Want to be involved in crazy games, powerful small group discussions, or just be a positive influence in the lives of the NOW generation? This is the team for you!