We understand that navigating the middle school years can be complicated. At Elevate our goal is to create a community that surrounds students throughout these complex years as they cultivate an authentic faith.
Middle School
Sunday at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am
Helping students develop and pursue a faith of their own
Our mission is to lead middle school students into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them develop and pursue a faith of their own.
How do we accomplish this? Three key components: relationships, environments, and parent partnership. This is how we break it down.
The Breakdown:
Relationships
- Small group leaders
- Small groups
- Friendships
Environments
- Sunday mornings
- Small group outings
- Student events
Parent Partnership
- Stay connected through social media and emails
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
Announcements
What's Happening in Middle School
- Middle School Service every Sunday at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
- August 11 – Back to School Baptisms
- September 6-8 – Fall Retreat
- September 8 – No Middle School
- December 15 – Christmas Party
What to Expect
Our Sunday morning services are designed specifically to engage middle schoolers in authentic community with their friends and with small groups. Your student will enter an environment with games, music, and a message formatted to get them thinking outside themselves.
What is the best way to get my student plugged in to Middle School at Elevate?
- Keep them coming consistently. Get them involved in their small groups regularly on Sunday mornings, and make sure they attend our events like camp, Walking Wisely, and other events during the week.
Who will be my child’s small group leader?
- You will find photos of all of our small group leaders, and the grade they serve, below. These amazing men and women know the value of relationships in community. They sign on to serve for 2-3 years to invest in the lives of students before they’ve even met them. The relationship your student builds with them has the potential to be one of the most influential of their life. We encourage you to get to know them and leverage that relationship as an important ally in your relationship with your middle school student.
CAV Middle School Leaders
Scott Taylor
Student Ministry Director
Maddie Balsitis
Student Ministry Crew Associate Director
Courtney Taylor
Student Ministry Coordinator
Kate Little
Student Ministry Guest Services Coordinator
Michael Guerrero
Family Ministry Tech Coordinator
Briegan Novak
Student Ministry Intern
Brady Fritz
Student Ministry Intern
The Crew
6th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
Heather Beal
Catie Faulkner
10:00am
Kayla Balsitis
Chelsea Bradfield
Sarah Ruhl
11:30am
Leader Needed!
Leader Needed!
6th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
Landon Scheer
Scott Engelhardt
10:00am
Peter Balsitis
Joe Bradfield
Chris Peters
11:30am
Patrick Smith
Leader Needed!
7th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
Brianna Fortenberry
10:00am
Ali Ann Merrill
Rachel Toniyot
11:30am
Donna Piepgrass
7th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
10:00am
Andrew Hammonds
Matt Connor
11:30am
8th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
Stephanie Mathis
10:00am
Haley Cianella
11:30am
Jojo Chlebogiannis
Small Group Leader Coach
Deanne Sichler
8th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
10:00am
Alex Balsitis
11:30am
Jim Chlebogiannis