Apex Student Ministry strives to help equip students for a lifelong walk with Christ. Paul tells us to press on toward the goal (Philippians 3:14). We believe that it is essential to equip students to grow in their relationship with Christ, growing even closer to Him as they walk through this life. The Apex is the highest point of a mountain that every climber strives to reach. Similarly, in our walk with Christ, we should be moving upward, striving to reach the prize that we have been heavenly called toward.
WHAT WE DO EVERY WEEK
Foothold – Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm
Every climber must have a good foothold in order to climb higher and avoid falling. Foothold is a time of giving our students the essentials they will need to continue to climb higher long after they leave the youth group.
We start at 6:30 with our large group time for 7th – 12th graders that meets in The Peak. After a game and announcements, we split into high school and middle school. High schoolers stay in The Peak for praise and worship and a message from Trevor while the middle schoolers go into their small group time with our amazing small group youth leaders. Around 7:30, we switch it up and send high school to small groups and middle school returns to The Peak for praise and worship and the message. Whew! It’s a moving puzzle for sure! But we truly could not make it work without our leaders. So thank a student leader today!
Basketball, dodgeball, video games, ping pong, pool, air hockey and other activities take place before and after Foothold. We encourage you to bring your friends and join us!
Basecamp – Sunday 9:45-10:45am
Climbers need to make sure they have all the equipment they need to succeed and a group of climbers they can work with to reach their common goal. Basecamp is designed to help students bond with other believers with whom they can connect and hang out. During Basecamp students will also study God’s Word to discover the basics of our faith that will help them prepare for the long climb ahead. We meet in the Peak each Sunday.
WHAT WE DO EVERY YEAR
Hot Hearts
Every January, the aim of Hot Hearts has always been to impact the lives of students with the gospel message. Because Hot Hearts is led and organized by men and women who are passionate about working with students, the event is geared toward a younger crowd and strives to connect with students in relevant ways.
Youth Camp
Each summer we get away for a week to spend time with God and our whole group. In 2024, we will attend a Generate Camp by YM360 in Arkansas! Camp is one of the most important events we go to each year. It helps the group to accelerate their friendships with each other and God.
June 17–21, 2024
BEACH CAMP 2022 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Mission Trip
We believe our students are called to serve now and not just when they are older. Putting your faith into action is important. Mission trips allow us to put our faith into action and is a high priority in the student ministry. Our mission trip varies from year to year, but usually involves backyard Bible clubs and light construction. We have traveled to Ecuador, Galveston, Victoria, Mexico, Alabama, Florida and other locations. These trips have had lifelong impacts on our students.
Here is a recap video from our 2019 mission trip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLm9S7Q5ZEA
Summer Events
Throughout the summer we go on several fellowship trips that involve our whole group!
Incoming 7th graders are welcome on these summer trips as well.
Ocoee River Rafting Pictures
AARON’S raft
Aidan’s raft
Anthony’s Raft
Gavin’s RafT
jeffrey’s raft
Liza’s raft
Matt’s Raft
Mitch’s Raft
Nolan’s Raft
Pock’s Raft
wade’s raft
