STUDENTS

WHY > WHAT

MISSION:
Showing students how to LOVE GOD FULLY
and LOVE PEOPLE COMPLETELY

As a student ministry made up of 16 mentors, we care more about the why than the what. Although what we offer students is exciting (who doesn’t love dodgeball?), the why of what we do is more important. Each student will be shown God’s love fully while being challenged to love people completely.

In order to accomplish this our aim is to do 3 things with excellence:

COMMUNITY.
BIBLE.
MISSION.

If you want your student(s) to experience
the WHY, join us on Sunday nights!
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Upcoming Events

  • Summer Kick Off Bash

    May 3
    Middle School: 4-6pm
    High School: 6-8pm
    Free

    We are going Back to the 90s!

    Grab your Tamagotchi and Game Boy…put on your JNCO jeans, and make sure you got fresh batteries in your Discman with your Backstreet Boys CD.

    Grindage and fun provided. Don’t be buggin’ just come with your home skillet!

    This is the last youth group before summer.

  • Middle School Summer Camp

    July 12-17
    Lake Geneva Youth Camp

    COST: April 1 - May 1: $443
    May 2 - June 1: cost increases to $493
    June 2 - June 26: cost increases $593

    We hope you can join us for another fun week at Lake Geneva Youth Camp! Register and pay through Village Church (Realm). You also need to register with the Lake Geneva Youth Camp: CLICK HERE to access the LGYC online registration system. GHR ID needed to register: VCGS2026

    If your student(s) would like to make purchases while at camp you will need to pay for a Store Card on their site. Cash is not accepted during summer camp.

    Register on Realm

  • Cafe 101 Shop

    End of year sale!

    All tees are only $5. Check out various styles, along with our Village Students mugs. Get one before they’re gone. Cash or credit accepted.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sundays // 4:00-6:00pm

This is our main night of ministry for middle school students during the school year. Each Sunday night includes group games, connecting with friends, time in God's word, and grade-based small groups.

For info on summer activities, please refer to the calendar below.

Calendar
Calendar
Youth Waiver
Youth Waiver

HIGH SCHOOL

Sundays // 6:00-8:00pm

This is our main night of ministry for high school students during the school year. Each night includes group games, a time to connect, student-led worship, a message from God's word, and small groups.

For info on summer activities, please refer to the calendar below.

Youth Waiver
Youth Waiver
Calendar
Calendar

The Final Countdown // times & dates vary

This is a group just for seniors in high school. We will have several events throughout the year that will help prepare you for life after high school. For more details, check the calendar or contact Spencer Smith.

8th - 12th GRADE

Mission work is a vital part of our Student Ministries. As followers of Christ, God has given us the task of sharing the love of Jesus with all people, so Village Church works to encourage and challenge our students to engage in ministry and mission.

STAFF LEADERS IN STUDENT MINISTRY

  • Spencer Smith

    STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR // x182
    spencer.smith@vcgurnee.org

  • Meg Fitzpatrick

    ASSISTANT // x203
    meg.fitzpatrick@vcgurnee.org