HighSchool
Activities & Events
St. Paul's high school youth group is an active ministry focusing on student/church connection, Biblical encouragement and instruction, and Christian fellowship.
Get connected with our youth group and learn more:
Youth Coordinator Becky Blake | Associate Pastor Lawton Thompson
wednesday meetups
WEEKLY | 5:30-7:00PM
August 20 to November 19, 2025
St. Paul’s high school youth group is an opportunity each week for students in grades 9-12 to gather on Wednesday evenings in the youth room from 5:30-7:00 (Aug. to Nov.) around Bible study, games, snacks, and service. Youth group is a place in the midst of a busy week where students can rest in God’s Word and fellowship with one another.
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suNDAY bIBLE STUDY FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS
Watch for 2025-2026 series to be announced
2024-2025 | In our Sunday Bible study just for high school students, teens will dig into relevant issues of mainstream culture and the clear distinction between what the world teaches us and what the Word teaches us. The study is based on the book Christ and Culture, written by psychologist and Christian counselor Dr. Holly Brand.
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"MY BEST SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE"
Watch video of Holly Brand's presentation at St. Paul's.
St. Paul's youth ministry was pleased to welcome special guest speaker Dr. Holly Brand — a psychologist, professor, author, and Christian speaker— who shared her insight and expertise on balance, wisdom, and Godly discernment in teen's use of social media today. The video is offered for St. Paul's families, with the permission of the speaker.
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"YOU MATTER" TOUR at St. Paul's
Listen to audio of Heather Ruesch's presentation at St. Paul's.
Candid * Real * Current | St. Paul's brought nationally-recognized speaker and author, Heather Ruesch, to present her "You Matter" program to families, teens, tweens and the Lutheran community. Ruesch spoke about life issues, sexuality, and creating a culture of Biblical integrity. Listen to the recording for a refresher of the important topics outlined.
