Discipleship Communities (DCOMMs) are gender- and age-specific small groups that meet weekly across Austin. Led by two or more thoroughly vetted leaders, these smaller groups of students dive deeper into God’s Word, confess and work through sin struggles, and are encouraged to live their lives in accordance with the gospel. DCOMMs are a place where students can be deeply known and cared for by their peers and leaders.
Discipleship Communities (DCOMMs) are gender- and age-specific small groups that meet weekly across Austin. Led by two or more thoroughly vetted leaders, these smaller groups of students dive deeper into God’s Word, confess and work through sin struggles, and are encouraged to live their lives in accordance with the gospel. DCOMMs are a place where students can be deeply known and cared for by their peers and leaders.
Throughout the year, we host a number of church-wide retreats and events for students to connect with each other, escape from distractions at home or school, and focus on Jesus! These include Students City Limits, Students Camp, Citywide Worship, ATX Student Weekend, Girls Gathering, and more!
Do you have a desire to develop relationships with and teach students about the goodness of Jesus? We’re looking for godly men and women to invest their time into discipling our middle school and high school students!
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Students in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade meet on Sundays during the 11am service in the iLab inside the Austin High Library for a time of games, donuts, and discussion-based lessons! Students will learn how to read God's Word on their own using the REAP method.
On Sunday mornings, we encourage students in 8th-12th grade to spend time with their church family! This can look like worshiping alongside their parents or friends during church service, sitting under the teaching of elders, or serving in other ministries (like 5/6/7). We hope this empowers students to love the local church! We also have regular social events throughout the semester for 8th-12th grade students.
For 6th-12th grade students, we have smaller discipleship groups that meet throughout the week and are led by Students Ministry leaders! These groups provide a space for students to build deep friendships and a foundation of faith as they learn more about Jesus.
For more information on the Students Ministry at our Downtown Campus, contact Hannah Penley.
Students in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade can join us on Sundays during the 11am service at the North Campus Annex for a time of games, Round Rock Donuts, and a discussion-based lesson used to empower students on how to read God's Word on their own!
Students in 6th-12th grade meet Sundays from 6-8pm at the North Campus Main Building for a night of community, fun, food, and studying the Bible! This time together helps empower students to deepen their faith and take the good news of Jesus into their schools, sports teams, and jobs.
During the 9am service on Sundays, our 5th, 6th, and 7th graders meet for a time to build community, have fun, and establish firm foundations of faith!
Middle school students gather every Sunday from 5-7pm at our Northwest Campus for food, fun, worship, and gospel teaching. Middle school DCOMMs also meet during this time.
Rather than meeting as a ministry during Sunday services, we encourage students in 8-12th grade to integrate into the church body. Whether it be worshipping alongside parents or friends, receiving the teaching of elders, or serving in other ministries, we hope to empower students to love the church!
High school students gather every Sunday from 12:30-2pm in The Warehouse. Food, fun, worship, and gospel teaching included! High school DCOMMS also meet during this time.
On Sunday mornings during the 9am service, our 5th, 6th, and 7th graders meet for a time focused on learning to study the Bible and establishing firm foundations of the faith!
Middle school students gather weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm for food, fun, and gospel teaching.
On Sunday mornings, we encourage students in 8th through 12th grade to attend the 9am service as they integrate into the life of the church body. Whether by worshipping alongside their friends or parents, sitting under the teaching of elders, or serving in other areas of ministry, we want to empower students to love the church!
High school students gather weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm for food, fun, and gospel teaching.
On Sunday mornings, our 5th, 6th, and 7th graders meet for a time focused on building community, having fun, and establishing firm foundations of faith!
Middle school students gather weekly on Sunday evenings from 5-7:30pm at our St. John Campus for food, fun, worship, and gospel teaching. Middle school DCOMMs also meet during this time.
Rather than meeting on Sunday mornings, we encourage students in 8th through 12th grade to integrate into the life of the church body. Whether by worshipping alongside their parents or friends, sitting under the teaching of elders, or serving in other areas of ministry, we want to empower students to love the church!
High school students gather weekly on Sunday evenings from 5-7:30pm at our St. John Campus for food, fun, worship, and gospel teaching. High school DCOMMs also meet during this time.
5th, 6th, and 7th graders meet during the 11am service on Sundays to play games, eat donuts, and learn how to engage with God's Word. In our discussion-based lessons, we use the REAP method to help students feel comfortable and confident reading the Bible on their own!
6th, 7th, and 8th graders gather weekly on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm for a night of community, fun, food, and engaging in God's Word together! This space is for middle schoolers to build friendships and a foundation of faith as they learn more about Jesus.
On Sunday mornings, we encourage students in 8th through 12th grade to attend the 11am service as they learn how to integrate into our church family. We want to empower students to love the local church—whether through worshiping alongside their friends and parents, sitting under the elders' teaching, or serving in another ministry.
High school students also gather weekly in host homes for DCOMMs (discipleship communities) and on the third Sunday of every month for our High School Rally Nights.
Yes! We’re always looking for godly men and women to invest time and energy into discipling our students. Typically, volunteering with Students entails leading a DCOMM.
It’s important to note that anyone who serves in Students Ministry has to complete our onboarding process which includes an application, in-person interview, background check, policy training, and completion of an accredited sexual abuse awareness training. To start that process, click here to apply or reach out to your congregation’s Students director.
We recognize that God has entrusted us with the safety of students while they’re in our care, and we prioritize their well-being. Each Students environment is supervised by multiple volunteers who have undergone an intensive onboarding process that includes an application, in-person interview, background check, policy training, and completion of an accredited sexual abuse awareness training. If you have any additional questions regarding the practices or policies surrounding students’ safety, please reach out to your congregation’s Students director.
Is there something we didn’t cover that you’d like to know more about? Contact us to send us any questions you may have about our Students Ministry!