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Middle School

Sunday at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am

Helping students develop and pursue a faith of their own

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.

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

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.

How can I stay connected?

  • Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram, but also make sure we have good contact information for you (i.e.: email, cell phone, etc.). We send updates regularly about upcoming events and important information!

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

Join 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
Joe Gianacco
10:00am

Andrew Hammonds

Matt Connor

Carson Merrill
11:30am
Jordan Sichler

8th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders

8:30am
Erika Brown

Stephanie Mathis

10:00am
Emily Calvacca

Haley Cianella

11:30am

Jojo Chlebogiannis

Small Group Leader Coach

Deanne Sichler

8th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders

8:30am
Bryan Ripple
10:00am

Alex Balsitis

Matt Leber
11:30am

Jim Chlebogiannis

Jeremy Smith
Small Group Leader Coach
Marcos Obermaier
Contact us to get connected or for more information.
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