Bethel Students

Sundays (4–6:30pm) Fall–Spring

Our youth group (Grades 7-12) meets weekly in the Family Life Center (FLC) on Sundays from fall–spring. We play games, experience worship led by our very own Student Band, hear a great message, break into small groups, have a snack, and hang out.

Schedule

(For a detailed schedule, click here)

2­:30–3:30 Student Band & Tech Team Rehearsal (FLC)  ­

3:15 Leader Meeting (Solid Grounds)

4:00–6:30 Sunday Night Live (Gym, Foyer, FLC, and Classrooms)

For Ideas for how to celebrate Sabbath, see this document: Sabbath Opportunities

Join Bethel Students for games, worship, snack and fun on Bethel’s south lawn! We meet every Wednesday, June–August, rain or shine!

Location: Bethel’s South Lawn (2702 30th Ave S, Fargo).

*Incoming 7th graders and just graduated seniors are invited to join us for The FIRE.

Throughout the year we do a variety of trips, special projects, and events. We’ll update the list here so you know what’s going on and how to get signed up when we get closer to each event. Clothing guidelines for all special events and trips can be found here.

In spring, we attend a conference with churches from our region. This is a great time to connect with each other, and grow in our relationship with Christ through great speakers and worship! In between gathering for worship and teaching, there’s time to connect with small groups, and some free time for recreation!

Registration for Districts is now open! We’re excited to head to Jamestown, ND for a weekend with churches from across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota March 24-26, 2023. The cost to register is $99/family. Register online here!

Every other year, offsetting Challenge years, we offer a mission trip for our students. This week-long trip is a great way to serve others as we also grow in our own faith.

We’re excited to spend a week in Chicago serving with APEX and the South Asian Friendship Center with soccer camps, English lessons, homework help, community outreach and more. Students registering for Mission: Chicago need to have a relationship with Christ and a firm understanding of the Gospel. Registration for Mission: Chicago is now closed. To get on the waitlist, email students@bethelfc.com.

October 6-8, 2023, Cooperstown Bible Camp

At our fall retreat, we hear powerful messages, experience great worship, and spend time connecting as a Bethel Students family with games and fun! This weekend gospel-driven retreat is a life-changer every student and friend needs to experience!

Serve the world starts here! This annual, all-students day of service is sponsored by businesses in the community and also serves as our main fundraiser for student trips. It’s a great chance for us to serve together at various nonprofits/organizations and give back to our community. Project Serve is required for all students/leaders going on an upcoming trip or conference. For more information about Project Serve, click here.

Every year, we invite the incoming 7th graders on a trip that serves as an introduction to youth group. This trip is a great way for incoming 7th graders to get to know each other and our ministry team. We experience games, fun, devotions, worship, and more. Friends are welcome!

Every other year, we take a summer trip to attend our EFCA national conference. This week-long trip challenges students to live on mission with God in their lives now and forever. It’s a powerful week of living in community with each other and experiencing God through incredible speakers and powerful worship. To go to the official Challenge website, click here.

Bethel Students thrives on volunteers! We love God and love students together – check out some ways the awesome adults in our ministry serve!

Small Group Leaders

The hands and feet of Bethel Students – adult small group leaders are directly responsible for discipling students from entering 7th grade through graduating high school. Our small group leaders work in pairs, aiming for a “Paul”, a  seasoned saint with parenting experience, and a “Timothy”, a younger role model, for each group.

Band & Tech Coaches

With experience in music or tech and a heart for students, band & tech coaches guide our student band & tech team to be the lead worshippers at Sunday Night Live!
Time commitment: Sunday rehearsals, 2:30-3:30 p.m., and Sunday Night Live

Kitchen Crew

Our kitchen crew works in teams to prepare a hearty snack for 100+ people, at Sunday Night Live, the FIRE, or special events!
Time commitment: school-year Sunday afternoons, summer Wednesday evenings.

Bus Drivers

Bus drivers are needed to help transport students to and from our offsite events, like Fall Retreat, Project Serve, & Districts!
Time commitment: varies

Special Events

Our Special Events crew helps out with events throughout the year, like Fall Retreat, Districts, Project Serve, & more!
Time commitment: varies

To get involved, contact Emily Dockter at 701.232.4476 or emilydockter@bethelfc.com.

As a student, there are some great ways to get involved in Student Ministries! First of all, we invite you to come every week for our weekly gathering (Sundays or Wednesdays), and plug into the community. In addition, be sure to sign up for our different trips and events throughout the year: they’re some of the best ways to get connected in! We also have some great practical ways to get involved:

Whether you play an instrument, sing, like technology, or want to learn, we’ve got a spot for you! Our band is composed of singers, praise band instruments, and an orchestra. Our tech team runs the show from behind the scenes, working on sound, lights, lyrics on the screen, and more. (Time commitment: Sunday rehearsals, 2:30–3:30, and Sunday Night Live, 4–6:30 in the FLC)

If you like dancing, we’d love to have you join our dance team! Our team is led by Karena Kuhnley and they perform regularly throughout the year. (Time commitment: Sunday rehearsals, 6:15–7:15 in the foyer, and Sunday Night Live, 4–6:30)

If you like kids and the idea of helping out with Sunday School, we’d love to have you join the kids team! Our team serves on Sunday mornings throughout the school year, helping out at the 9am Sunday School. No previous experience necessary! (Time commitment: Sunday mornings, 9am service)

If you have questions about joining any of the above teams, you can email students@bethelfc.com.

Lucas Jackson

Next Gen Pastor
lucasjackson@bethelfc.com

Emily Dockter

Student Ministry Administrative Assistant
emilydockter@bethelfc.com

Sam Schroeder

Associate Director of Student Ministries
samuelschroeder@bethelfc.com