Youth Connections
Moving from childhood to adulthood can be an upheaval! But God uses times of change to bring great growth. Student Ministries at Crossroads or SMAC helps young men and women (grades 6-12) know God intimately, read His Word accurately, share and defend their faith, serve others, and develop deep relationships.
Grounded
Sundays at 11 am
Get Grounded! In God’s Word that is. Grounded is our Sunday morning worship service for today’s youth. It features contemporary music and Biblical teaching that is relevant for the struggles and spiritual growth of teens and preteens.
Grounded takes place on the second floor of our building in The Loft. Students are welcome to come early and hang out in the coffee shop before service.
PODS
Wednesdays at 7 pm
Much like adult small groups, PODS, are an opportunity for students to dig deeper into God’s word and make meaningful connections with others and Christ. We divide students into groups based on their age and gender. Each POD, or group, is then led by a youth coach or coaches of the same gender.
PODS meet every Wednesday throughout the school year with the first Wednesday of every month set aside for a special worship service that usually features the SMAC band and a guest speaker.
Other Connecting Points for Teens
Throughout the year, students also have the opportunity to attend a variety of Christian conferences, events and camps. A few of the regulars are Christ in Youth or CIY, West Central Christian Service Camp and Oasis.
SMAC also organizes service projects for teens and preteens. Projects range from raking yards in the community to helping out at a food pantry and serving the homeless.
Questions
For more information about SMAC, please contact Mark Palmer, Crossroads’ youth pastor.