At Trinity, our youth ministry is shaped by Jesus’ love and guided by our values of UP (faith), IN (community), and OUT (service). As students grow from 6th to 12th grade, we want them to:

Our Vision

• Grow in their love of Jesus (UP) through worship, God’s Word, and prayer.
• Know their identity as children of God (UP), affirmed through Baptism and faith.
• Build Christian community (IN) within their family, church, and peer groups.
• Belong and lead (IN) in the life of the church through relationships and service.
• Understand and live out their calling (OUT) in everyday life.
• Serve others (OUT) as a reflection of Christ’s love for the world.

How We Get There

We focus on:

• Regular Bible study and worship
• Special events that go deeper
• Encouraging faith habits at home
• Supporting parents and families in this journey

This year, we’re focusing on one of the Seven Practices of Healthy Youth Ministry, based on research.

Focus for the Year

Helping Youth Deeply Understand Their Baptismal Faith

You’ll see this theme across all areas of youth ministry—Confirmation, Sunday mornings, retreats, and more.

This means:

• Youth live as forgiven, loved children of God.
• They know the Holy Spirit is at work in them and through them.
• They grow in worship, study, prayer, and the sacraments.
• They move toward age-appropriate faith milestones and outcomes.

As staff, leaders, parents, and students, we’ll reflect on questions like:

1. How can we regularly remind teens of their baptismal faith?
2. How does youth ministry build on foundations like Sunday School, VBS, and Confirmation?
3. How do we help teens take ownership of their faith in daily life?
4. How do we equip parents and leaders to share God’s Word?
5. How do we care for students who step away from regular worship?

Middle School Ministry

Weekly Study

• Confirmation
  • Sunday mornings at Shawnee (new) 9:45am-10:45am
  • Wednesday evenings at Mission 6:30-7:30pm
  • Students receive a Catechism and an ESV Bible for Instruction
  • Three-year rotation model

Special Events

• August 24 – Game Night & Pizza
• October –Trunk-or-Treat Service Project
• November 7–8 – Fall Retreat
• January – Girl’s Night / Guy’s Night
• February – Service Project
• March – Tough as Nails (Grades 4–8)
• April 17–18 – Middle School Huddle

Focus Areas

• Sunday evening Youth Group opportunities (new!)
• Parent partnership

Registration for Confirmation:

High School Ministry

Weekly Study

• Sunday Mornings (primary weekly touchpoint)
• Topics that provide a mix of Biblical overview and relevant topical studies for the life of a high school student.
• Considering short-term evening study options

Special Events

• August 17 – Back to School Kickoff
• October – Photo Scavenger Hunt
• November – Kansas District Youth Gathering
• December – Christmas Party
• February – Service Project
• Lent – Short Extra Study Option
• May  – LVR Orientation
• May  – High School Graduation Recognition
• May 31–June 5 – LVR Summer Camp
• Summer 2026 – High School Mission Trip

How You Can Get Involved

• Pray regularly for our students, volunteers, staff, and all our faith education programs.
• Serve as a weekly leader for Sunday Bible study or Confirmation. We’ll equip you with what you need.
• Help with a couple of special events during the year by organizing, helping with logistics, or simply showing up.
• Support with small gestures like bringing snacks, offering encouragement, or helping with rides.
• Connect with other parents and be part of a growing community walking through this season of life together.

If you’re interested in helping in any way, let us know. We’d love to have you involved.

We are grateful for your continued support and prayers as we walk with students in their faith journey. If you have questions or would like to get involved, we’d love to hear from you.