We are a ministry for students in 6th – 12th grade. The heartbeat of our ministry is our students! We reach and connect with them in a variety of ways that help them learn about God and live life together with other students. A cornerstone of our ministry is Small Groups. Also, check out our other activities, trips and Sunday morning gatherings.
Would you like to know more about our team?
Elisa Fernandez Brad Lucht Cia Whittaker
2012 Spring & Summer Trips
March 19-21 - Joplin Missions Trip
March 26-28 - Joplin Missions Trip
For junior and senior high students and their parents
We have two trips available for students who may have different school spring break schedules. These trips are open to students and their parents to serve together in Joplin. We will be serving at the local food distribution centers, meeting Joplin victims and hearing their stories, and offering our time and energy to helping with projects in the area. This is a great chance to serve our neighbors in a hurting city. Deadline to register for one of the Joplin trips is February 8.
March 19-21 Online Registration Form
Joplin Trip - March 19-21 Medical Emergency Release Form
March 26-28 Online Registration Form
Joplin Trip - March 26-28 Medical Emergency Release Form
June 4-11 - Guatemala
For current 8-12 grade students
This is a unique opportunity to spend a week working with the Los Gozosos orphanage in Guatemala (www.losgozosos.com). We will work with mentally and physically handicapped children of various ages and perform some manual labor around their facilities. It is an exciting time to experience first-hand what God is doing in His Kingdom on a global level. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadline to register is February 8.
Guatemala Trip Application
Guatemala 2012 Emergency Medical Release Form
July 9-14 - Great Escape
*Early-Bird registration is available NOW before Dec. 20. Please see brochure for further registration details and instructions.
For middle school students only (current 5-8 graders)
It is the best week of the year to be crazy and learn about Jesus in beautiful Green Lake, Wisconsin! Last summer, our students had an incredible time playing wild outdoor games, participating in two speaker sessions a day, and learning and growing with their peers from GTCC Student Ministries during evening discussion times.
Great Escape 2012 Medical Emergency Release Form
July 28 – August 4 Sky Ranch, Ute Trail, Colorado
For high school students only (current 9-12 graders)
We are going backpacking to Sky Ranch, Ute Trail (www.skyranch.org/utetrail) located in the San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Colorado. There is something about being in the wilderness that heightens our awareness of God’s creation and we are excited to embark on an outdoor adventure with our students. Applications will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis. Deadline to register is February.
Sky Ranch Application
Sky Ranch Medical Emergency Release Form
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All students must have their parents complete a GTCC Medical/Emergency Release form for the 2011-2012 school year to participate in local events with GTCC Student Ministries.
News & Events
On the Lookout for Summer Interns for Student Ministries
This is a wonderful opportunity for young adults who are considering work in student ministry. Summer internships (1 male, 1 female) provide opportunities for teaching, mentoring, study, community involvement and learning about the inner workings of leading and being a part of a staff team. read more
Puttin' the Stud Back into Student
Sunday, August 21, was the kickoff for our students. The day started with a lunch for both students and parents and ended with a barbeque for the studs only. The highlight of the day was the premiere of PTS BIS / Puttin' the Stud Back into Student - a rap video featuring and created by our students and leaders. Click here to learn more about upcoming events and to check out PTS BIS on YouTube. read more
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