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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
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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.
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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
- September 6-8 – Fall Retreat
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.
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
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Scott Taylor
Student Ministry Director
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Maddie Balsitis
Student Ministry Crew Associate Director
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Courtney Taylor
Student Ministry Coordinator
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Kate Little
Student Ministry Guest Services Coordinator
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Michael Guerrero
Family Ministry Tech Coordinator
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Briegan Novak
Student Ministry Intern
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Brady Fritz
Student Ministry Intern
The Crew
6th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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Heather Beal
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Catie Faulkner
10:00am
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Kayla Balsitis
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Chelsea Bradfield
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Sarah Ruhl
11:30am
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Leader Needed!
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Leader Needed!
6th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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Landon Scheer
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Scott Engelhardt
10:00am
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Peter Balsitis
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Joe Bradfield
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Chris Peters
11:30am
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Patrick Smith
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Leader Needed!
7th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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Brianna Fortenberry
10:00am
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Ali Ann Merrill
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Rachel Toniyot
11:30am
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Donna Piepgrass
7th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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10:00am
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Andrew Hammonds
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Matt Connor
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11:30am
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8th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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Stephanie Mathis
10:00am
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Haley Cianella
11:30am
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Jojo Chlebogiannis
Small Group Leader Coach
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Deanne Sichler
8th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am
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10:00am
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Alex Balsitis
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11:30am
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Jim Chlebogiannis
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Small Group Leader Coach
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