ALL Students are Invited to Walk Together in the Calling of Christ
The middle and high school years can be quite the roller coaster! And yet, we know it's a critical period between childhood and adulthood.
As a ministry, our goal is to partner with families as their world grows more complex: to continue inviting ALL students to walk together in the calling of Christ, and helping them to grow in wisdom, in stature, in favor with man, and in favor with God.
What to Expect
Student ministry is a place where students can come just as they are, make new friends, and encounter Jesus in a personal and meaningful way. There's no weight of expectation, and there's no pressure to fit in - we just get to lean in to the grace of Jesus that's already at work in their lives and in their communities.
Throughout the school year, middle and high schoolers gather at Good Shepherd every Sunday evening at 6:30 PM for student-led worship, biblical teaching, small group time with their peers, games, snacks, and plenty more fun to go around.
Throughout the school year, middle and high schoolers gather at Good Shepherd every Sunday evening at 6:30 PM for student-led worship, biblical teaching, small group time with their peers, games, snacks, and plenty more fun to go around.
Disability Ministry
Additionally, all of our ministries at Good Shepherd seek to both include and offer support for people of all abilities. Learn more about our disability ministry and get in touch with a staff member to see how you can get involved.
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Additionally, all of our ministries at Good Shepherd seek to both include and offer support for people of all abilities. Learn more about our disability ministry and get in touch with a staff member to see how you can get involved.
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Student Ministry Team
Our team would love to walk alongside your family as we pursue Jesus together! Whether it's offering support and prayer, getting people plugged in to serving, looking forward to any faith milestones, or anything in between, we're in your corner.
Upcoming Events
We don't want you to miss out! If you'd like to receive reminders about our upcoming events, text "students and your name" to 833-421-6483. See you soon!
Sunday Night Parents' Group
Join Pastor Tara Beth Leach for "Rooted," an eight-week faith-building group designed for parents of middle and high school students to connect and prepare for faith-based conversations at home. Meetings take place weekly on Sundays from October 25 to December 20, excluding November 29, from 6:30 PM to 8:15 PM alongside student ministry.
Registration includes the required workbook, and any questions can be sent directly to Pastor Tara Beth at tbleach@goodshepherd-naperville.org.
Registration includes the required workbook, and any questions can be sent directly to Pastor Tara Beth at tbleach@goodshepherd-naperville.org.
Delta Retreat
In Greek, delta means change—from stress to peace, and darkness to hope. Based on Philippians 4:7, our Delta Retreat is designed to help students experience God’s overwhelming peace in every season of life.
For more information contact Collin Puckett at cpuckett@goodshepherd-naperville.org
For more information contact Collin Puckett at cpuckett@goodshepherd-naperville.org