FAQ's - Elevate
Q: What is Elevate?
Elevate is an environment for 6th-8th grade students. In our Sunday worship service we get together for games, live worship, a relevant message geared towards issues 6th-8th graders face, and small groups where students can connect relationally and discuss the message. Beyond Sunday we do outreach events, service projects, and camps where students can connect relationally, grow in their relationship with Jesus, and go and share Jesus with others.
Q: When does Elevate meet?
Elevate meets on Sunday mornings at 10:45am in the “Little Theater” located inside the Higley Center for Performing Arts starting on Sunday May 30, 2010.
Q: What events does Elevate have?
Elevate has several events per year for our students and families.
Q: Whatis a Small Group?
Small groupsare the heartbeat of Elevate and one of the most important things we do as a church across all environments. In Elevate, a small group is a group of
students that have been put together by grade, gender, and as best as we can by school/location. They meet together each Sunday at Elevate to
connect with other students and their leaders in order to grow deeper in their relationships with God. Typically groups will discuss the message
they heard that day and how it relates to their lives. Small groups are encouraged to regularly get together for social events and outings
outside of Sunday morning to help build relationships and have fun! Small groups will stay together throughout 4th & 5th grade, multiplying as needed as the groups grow in size.
Q: What curriculum do you use?
We teach through the Bible in a relevant way that is geared towards issues that middle school students face.
Q: What are the requirements to being a leader in Elevate?
The basic requirements are that all leaders must complete an RPC application & background check along with going through a shadowing process that is accompanied by an interview with the ministry director. Students can serve in Elevate, however they must be a full ministry removed(high school ministry or above) in order to do so. Please visit our “Interested in Serving” page to get started.
Q: Can a parent be a small group leader of their student?
We encourage parents to be small group leaders, but not in their own student's group. In these difficult middle school years, we want someone in addition to their parents speaking into their lives.
Q: How can I, as a parent, get involved with Elevate?
We have several serving opportunities: Small group leader, Host, Games, Events, Administration, Care, Media, Website, and more. If you would be
interested in serving in Elevate, please visit our
“Interested in Serving” page
to get started or you may contact the ministry director by clicking here.
Q: Can my student bring a friend to Elevate?
Absolutely-positively-YES! We want to provide an environment that is so incredible that your
student wants to tell others about it.
