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WELCOME TO COLUMBIA STUDENT MINISTRY
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Our priority at Columbia is to create an environment for your student (7th - 12th grade) to experience the transformational power of Jesus and live as whole-life disciples. In short, we want your students to find an everyday faith for their everyday life. Your student is invited to come and make friends and build community with us, and find a place where they can ask ‘difficult’ questions in the context of meaningful relationships with fellow students and trained leaders. While we do not have all the answers, we can point them to the One who does!
At Columbia, we want your student to have THREE necessary experiences;
Love of God through worship,
Love for Others through serving, and
Love for self through small groups - these experiences are designed to assist your student on their discipleship journey and equip them with an authentic faith as they graduate high school.
To facilitate these experiences, your student will have the following opportunities:
- Weekly family worship services to worship God
- Small Groups to grow closer to God
- Regularly opportunities to join the mission throughout the church and the community
- Student Hangouts to build friendships (both onsite and offsite activities)
Parenting Teenagers is an exciting phase of life and we know it can sometimes be a chaotic, crazy time in their lives. We welcome the opportunity to join you in your MISSION to disciple your student.
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SUNDAYS
SUNDAY MORNING SERVING
9:30am and 11:15am
SUNDAY NIGHT EDGE
301 N Washington St. 6:30-8:30pm
We believe that service is an essential part of discipleship, so on Sunday mornings, students will serve in one of our ministries and then attend worship during the hour they are not serving. Watch our latest series: LIKEWISE to stay up to date on our theological training for service.
EDGE is our Sunday Night program where students can enjoy community, games, worship, large group teaching, and small groups. We would love for you to join our community and start building friendships!
E D G E
On Sunday mornings, students serve in the main body of the church during one hour and then attend one of the main worship services the alternate hour. The student ministry has our main gatherings on Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30. Here, students build community, play games, engage in worship, receive age targeted teaching, and conclude the evening in discussion with their small group.
Our EDGE initiative is designed to help students "follow Jesus to the edge of their comfort zones where they can have Energized Discipleship & God Encounters."
When students feel like the belong, feel safe, known, loved, and wanted, their hearts are positioned in such a way to encounter God and the transformative power of Christ Jesus. It is the goal of the Columbia Student Ministry to ensure every student experiences these 5 impacts for this purpose.
Check out this video of Kaelyn and pastors
Jim & Kris discussing the Student Ministry future!
CALENDAR
Jan 28-Feb 18—Morning services in Stephenson Hall
Feb 4—EDGE Hot Chocolate Party
Feb 11—no EDGE
FEB 25—WORSHIP CENTER GRAND OPENING!!!!
March 15-18—DNow, no EDGE
March 31—Easter, no EDGE
May 5—Baptism Sunday, no EDGE
May 19—Elevate Kid’s Musical, no EDGE
June 9— Senior Graduation Sunday
June 10-12—Senior Retreat
June 17-21—Centrifuge Camp
July 20-26— SWVA24 Mission Trip
Centrifuge camp
FUGE camp is here and it’s going to be EPIC!! This summer camp experience is for students who have completed 7-12th grade. Our ministry will be attending an activity/recreation based camp which is held at James Madison University, June 17-21. Students will participate in awesome games/activities, small group, big band worship, large group teaching from awesome preachers, and so much more!
The deadline to register for camp is May 1, and spots are limited!! secure your spot and find out more information by clicking "Register Here!"
SWVA
The Southwest Virginia Mission Trip is an opportunity to love others as Jesus has loved us. Work Teams, comprised of students and adults, provide basic home repairs and build access ramps for elderly persons and persons living with disabilities. Under the supervision of a site leader, students will work as a site team, learn to plan the construction project, perform any demolition required, construct the project, and serve an individual/family in the name of Jesus.
- Location: Abingdon, VA
- July 20-26th, 2024
- Students must be completed 7th-12th Grade
- Cost per participant: $540
Call Us
Supporting our students and families
Kaelyn Matthews
Associate Pastor for Discipleship, Students
COLUMBIA BAPTIST CHURCH
Looking for a church but not sure where to turn? We want to help you find a home. Columbia is dedicated to helping everyday people grow in Christ and become whole-life disciples. Join us on Sunday mornings or reach out to us today!
103 W. Columbia Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
Sundays in-person & online 9:30 & 11:15AM
Call us today: 703-534-5700