For most of us, middle school was some of the most challenging years we faced. Discovering who your real friends were, figuring out where you fit in, and who you were as a person. We’re here to help your family through these next few years.
Join us for a service designed just you!
YTH Middle School
Sundays, 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM, Newburgh Campus Student Loft
Sundays, 6:00 PM, West Campus
NOTE: Middle School Youth will not be having services August 12, at the Newburgh Campus. Please join us as we resume our regular schedule on August 19.
If you would like to volunteer in the Middle School Ministry, there are needs at various commitment and skill levels. Come join our team! If you have any questions, please contact Sara Kirkland at
812-518-1406.
VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
If you’d like to learn more about upcoming events, small groups, the Middle School staff, leadership, resources, check here regularly!
| + | Fall Retreat
November 2-4
$170
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Grades 6-8
This weekend is designed for students to break out of the routine, and spend some time focusing on their spiritual life. Services, small group time, time with friends, and FUN will make up most of the weekend at Country Lake Christian Retreat.
Registration is open. Cost is $170. Space is limited to 50 boys and 50 girls.
Register
| + | Rake-n-Run
Sunday, October 21
12:00-4:00 PM
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Rake-n-Run
Sunday, October 21, 12:00-4:00 PM
Rake-n-Run is a fun way for middle school and high school students and leaders to serve in the community.
Bring gloves and a rake (make sure both are labeled with your name).
Pizza lunch will be provided.
For any questions, please contact Sara Kirkland at 812-518-1406.
NOTE: ALL participants MUST complete a liability release form. Click the button below.
Release Form
| + | Middle School Small Groups
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Wednesday evenings, September-May
Small groups are forming now! We will begin meeting September 6. Join us for student small groups that meet throughout the school year. These groups help students grow closer to God through accountability, Bible study, and mentoring. Small Groups provide a great atmosphere to learn more about God's word, meet people and have fun.
I'm Looking for a Small Group
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6th grade girls
Leaders: Kathy Greaney, Lisha Pettyjohn
Every other Sunday, 6:-7:30 PM
Greaney Home
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6th grade guys
Leaders: Mike Hirsch, Micheal Zuber
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Crossroads, Room 222
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Leaders: Jon Albright, Keith Richard
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Crossroads, Room 251 |
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7th grade girls
Leaders: Tammy Silen, Halie Aders,
Jackie Brooks
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Silen Home
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7th grade guys
Leader: Kevin Naas, Mark Silen
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Crossroads, Room 250
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Leaders: Teresa Fruit, Lacey Vaught
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Silen Home |
Leaders: Billy Boland, Caleb Lowe
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Freeman Home |
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Leaders: Veronica Boland, Janet Manning,
Ally Thomas
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Boland Home
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8th grade girls
Leaders: Kim Long, Alison Steckler
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Huber Home
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8th grade guys
Leaders: Chad Walker, Mike Hirsch
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM
Crossroads, Room 222 |
Leaders: Katie Janis, Cathy Satterfield
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 PM
Crossroads, Room 201 |
Leader: Dwight Silvera
Every other Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 PM
Silvera Home
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Mark Silen
Middle School Pastor
What can I say about myself… I’ve got a terrific wife, Tammy, and four children bursting with energy… we all think drinking chocolate milk every day is the real deal! I am an avid “Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader” buff, I do pushups before I go to bed & I think Mt. Dew is a legal addictive stimulant that makes the world go 'round. Other than that I believe everyone on the planet should sit at the feet of Jesus on a daily basis to soak up the best thing in life.
Contact Mark at 812-518-1431.
Youth Leadership
Attention Student Leaders: If you feel you have a positive influence over others and enjoy using that influence to point people towards Jesus, then you may enjoy being a part of this leadership team. In this leadership role students learn about ways to shepherd other students and set an example for their peers in their speech, life, love, faith, and purity. Applications are accepted each year through July, and interviews are conducted the first week in August.
For details or questions, please contact Mark at 812-518-1431.
Adult Leaders
If you have a middle school student, or just have a heart for middle schoolers, we'd love to get you plugged into the Middle School Ministry at Crossroads. There are numerous serving opportunities ranging from event set-up and teardown to one-on-one student mentoring. You just need to tell us where you're gifted and how "hands on" you'd like to be. Are You Ready will give you an idea what you're getting in to.
For further information and next steps, please contact Mark at 812-518-1431.
Download Volunteer Application
Help, I'm Leading a Small Group!
If you're leading a Small Group, please know that of all the programming we have available, you will have the most direct influence on a middle school student's spiritual development. Also, though, please know that you are not alone! We want to provide you with all the help, all the support, and all the resources you could possibly need. Please start with the Discipleship Plan below, and then contact Mark at 812-518-1431 if there's anything you need.
Download Small Group Discipleship Plan and Resources
Old Testament Reading Plan
New Testament Reading Plan - Updated August 6, 2018
