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Student Ministries
7th — 12th Grade
We take a different approach to the 7th-12th grade student ministry. Preferring to integrate our young people within the body of Christ by encouraging initiative and responsibility, we believe our students are the future of the church. We want to give them a place where they feel the belong — even after graduating from high school. Our students participate in traditional youth events like camps, retreats, lock-ins, and bible study, but they are also encouraged to teach our young children, greet guests at our doors, assist other ministries within the church, and participate in organizing and implementing church events. We give them a voice, goals, responsibility — the identity of a viable and vital aspect of Community Bible Church.
Small Groups (or as we call them, D Groups) are the core of our ministry to students. These are gender and grade specific groups that meet every Sunday night and allow the students a smaller setting to be open and honest about the issues they face in their lives.
These small groups are designed to give the students a venue to discuss how biblical principles apply to their lives. They also allow the opportunity to walk life with an adult who is committed to mentorship and making disciples. We firmly believe that the Christian life is better traveled when walking next to other people. This is true for students as well.
Our Jr. and Sr. High meet every Sunday night from 6:00pm – 8:00pm for a crazy large group time and meaningful small group breakout time. For more detailed information on specific dates for these meetings, please connect to our Calendar section of the website. Also, please feel free to contact the church office for info. The Truth of God's Word is being served up fresh daily. Go ahead and take a bite. You can't take just one.
For more information about the student ministry please contact Joel Reynolds at joel@communitychurch.com.
New Student Ministry Blog — Log in and read the Student Ministry blog at http://convergestudents.typepad.com/. It's a great place to get information and hear what’s going on in the Student Ministry.
College
The College Ministry here at Community offers college age men and women the opportunity to get involved with other Christians their age and grow in their relationship with Christ.
For more information about the college ministry please contact Mark Kincannon at mark@communitychurch.com or Joel Reynolds at joel@communitychurch.com.
Current & Upcoming Events
You Own the Weekend — Tonight is the start of our “You Own the Weekend” series. Each week this month we’ll focus on a school represented in our student ministry. This evening we will celebrate Ramsey Night with our usual music, teaching, and videos, along with other fun surprises. Even if you don’t go to Ramsey, still come out and support all of the Converge students who attend there. If you live in the Van Buren area and need a ride, a carpool will be leaving from the Van Buren campus at 5:30 p.m., and will return at around 7:30 p.m.
Converge Weekend Worship October 4th — will be at the Van Buren Campus. We will provide transportation from the Fort Smith Campus and will be leaving at 5:30 pm. This means that our small groups for that evening only will start at 4:15 pm.
Student Life Camp Early Bird Sign Up Extended — We have decided to extend our early bird Summer camp special for a few more weeks. You can still sign up for summer camp in Orange Beach, Alabama. The early bird cost is $345 for a week of camp, beachside lodging, food, and transportation. After the end of this extended Early Bird special, the cost will go up to $375 for each student. Don’t miss out on camp 2010.
Converge Small Groups — are up and running on both campuses. You can always join a group by showing up prior to our meeting times. We will find you a great group and leader to be with.
Van Buren Small Groups—Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m.
Fort Smith Small Groups—Sunday nights at 5:00 p.m.
Converge Texting — Remember you can always sign up for our free text message alerts for student ministry announcements and reminders. Just check CONVERGE TEXT on the worship tab and include your name, cell phone number, and cell phone carrier on the worship tab. Parents and students are encouraged to sign up for this program.
Student Ministry Blog — To find out what’s going on in the Student Ministry (7th-12th grade), go to http://convergestudents.typepad.com/.