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.
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
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What's Happening in Elevate
- Middle School Service every Sunday at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
- September 24 – “Stuck Together”
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

Scott Taylor
Student Ministry Director

Maddie Balsitis
Student Ministry Crew Associate Director

Jadon Riley
Student Ministry Intern

Briegan Novak
Student Ministry Intern
The Crew
6th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am

Brianna Fortenberry
10:00am

Melanie Ventura

Ali Ann Merrill
6th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am

Joe Giannacco
10:00am

Andrew Hammonds

Matt Connor

Carson Merrill
7th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am

Stephanie Mathis

Erika Brown
10:00am

Stephanie Zwikelmaier
11:30am

Small Group Leader needed!
7th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am

10:00am

Alex Balsitis

Jayson Fischer
11:30am

Jim Chlebogiannis
8th Grade Girls Small Group Leaders
8:30am

Michelle Carpenter

Jo-Jo Chlebogiannis
10:00am

Rebekah Zsiga


Jeannie Amaral

11:30am

Stephanie Malcaus
8th Grade Boys Small Group Leaders
8:30am

Marcos Obermaier

10:00am

Luke Zsiga
