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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 Middle School 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

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What's Happening in Elevate
  • Middle School Service every Sunday at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
  • March 10 – “This Is Real Love”
  • March 17 – “This Is Real Love”
  • March 24 – “This Is Real Love”
  • March 31 – Easter – No Elevate
  • April 12-14 – Bithlo, FL Impact Trip
  • May 1 – Test Flight (rising 6th graders)
  • June 2 – Take Off Weekend (rising 6th graders)
  • June 10-14 – Middle School Camp

Upcoming Events

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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 Elevate Middle School?

  • 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

Jadon Riley

Student Ministry Intern

The Crew

Join the Crew

6th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders

8:30am

Brianna Fortenberry

10:00am

Melanie Ventura

Ali Ann Merrill

11:30am

Donna Piepgrass

6th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders

8:30am

Joe Giannacco

10:00am

Andrew Hammonds

Matt Connor

Carson Merrill

11:30am

Jordan Sichler

7th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders

8:30am

Stephanie Mathis

Erika Brown

10:00am

Stephanie Zwikelmaier

11:30am

Jojo Chlebogiannis

7th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders

8:30am
Bryan Ripple
10:00am
Alex Balsitis
11:30am

Jim Chlebogiannis

Jeremy Smith

8th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders

8:30am

Michelle Carpenter

10:00am

Rebekah Zsiga

Ashley Barnes

Jeannie Amaral

Jenny Dixon
11:30am

Stephanie Malcaus

8th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders

8:30am

Marcos Obermaier

Scott Amaral
10:00am

Luke Zsiga

Travis Dixon
Contact us to get connected or for more information.
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