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Sundays, 11:15 AM
Calvary Life Center
High School
Calvary High School Ministry is for students in grades 9–12. We build friendships, grow in relationship with Jesus, study God's Word, share the love of Christ with others, and serve Him together.
Grow with us! Invite friends to any of our programs or events.
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Students, join us on Sundays at 11:15 AM in the Calvary Life Center!
- High School, CLC 1400
- Middle School, CLC 1300
This is where you'll be challenged to apply Scripture to your life through Bible teaching, small group discussion, and prayer.
We meet every Sunday after the 9:45 AM worship service!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com, Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com, or Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Breakfast & Open Gym
High School Ministry
Wednesdays, July 30 & August 6High School Breakfast & Open Gym
Selected Wednesdays | 8:30–10:00 AM, CLC Gym
- July 30
- August 6
All high school students are invited to join Pastor Cameron and our summer interns for game time in the gym, followed by breakfast.
No registration needed — come on over!
Contact: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Senior Trip — Class of 2026
Smoky Mountain Getaway
August 7–9
Waitlist availableGreat Smoky Mountain Getaway!
Thursday–Saturday, August 7–9, 2025Calvary High School Seniors in the Class of 2026 are invited to enjoy a memorable weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We will spend time in fellowship, Bible study, and leadership planning to prepare our students for a wonderful senior year!
Pastor Cameron will lead the trip, which includes lodging at a large mountain cabin and a variety of fun outdoor activities!
The cost is $165, including transportation, lodging, and meals. Plan to bring $80–100 spending money for incidentals and snacks.
Schedule:
Thursday, August 7 — Check-in at The Gathering café at 9:00 AM — Please eat breakfast before arriving.
Saturday, August 9 — Return to Calvary around 1:30 PM
Senior Trip FAQRegistration is now on a waitlist. Sign up to be notified if a spot opens for you.
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com, & Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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IGNITE
Student Ministry
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
New season begins September 10Worship, Bible study, fun & fellowship for students
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Calvary Life CenterIGNITE will launch for the new 2025–26 school year on September 10.
On Wednesday nights, students in 6th–12th grades connect, have fun with friends, and grow in their faith at IGNITE!
We begin our evening with worship led by our Student Worship Band in CLC 1400. Then, students split up for Bible teaching and discussion. High school students stay at CLC 1400, while middle school students go to CLC 1300.
Join us for IGNITE each week, and deepen your relationship with Christ!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
Sunday Night Fellowship
Student Ministry
Sunday, September 7Sunday evenings are always a fun time for Calvary students to enjoy fellowship, build relationships with our Student Ministry pastors and leaders, and grow together in God's Word. We meet in the Calvary Life Center from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
Open to all middle and high school students!
It's a great opportunity to invite friends to Calvary and get to know others in Student Ministry. We hope to see you there!
Fall Schedule:
- September 7
- September 21
- October 19
- November 2
- November 23
"And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." — Acts 2:42
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
Senior2Senior
Connecting Students & Senior Adults
September 14 Kick-off Lunch
Register now!Connecting Students & Senior Adults
Senior2Senior is an intergenerational approach that encourages, supports, and cares for families through the spiritual formation of their teenagers.In this ministry based on Deuteronomy 6, the goal is to connect each of our high school seniors with a senior adult or senior adult couple to be prayer partners for the school year, September through June.
- Senior adults will commit to praying for their assigned students and writing letters/notes of encouragement throughout their 12th-grade year. (All participating adults will undergo a background check.)
- Students will pray for their assigned senior adult(s) and update them about their lives and prayer requests once a month.
This ministry will launch at the start of the new school year in September. Join us for our kick-off luncheon to get to know each other and begin your year-long prayer partnership and friendship!
Senior2Senior Lunch
Sunday, September 14
12:30–2:00 PM, Crown Room
High School Seniors register here to join:
Senior Adults register here to be prayer partners:
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ Annual Enrollment Form
Student Ministry
Complete the form for 2025–26REQUIRED FORM — Important!
Parents, for students to participate in Calvary activities, a new enrollment form is required for the 2025–26 school year. Please complete the form below. This enrollment is valid through August 2026.
CALVARY STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2025–26
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341. 5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
Photo & Video Release —
Participation at Calvary Church confirms permission for church employees and volunteers to take photos and record video footage of children, students, and adults for potential use in Calvary’s print, web, digital, and social media for ministry or promotional purposes. No personal information will be included.+ Student Ministry Leaders
Learn more about our team!Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of the next generation? Consider volunteering with our Student Ministry team. As our ministry grows, there are many opportunities to serve!
Sunday PM Event Volunteers
Selected Sundays during the school year, 5:30–7:30 PM
Locations include the CLC/Gym/Fields- Student Ministry offers a fellowship and outreach event during selected Sunday evening worship services each month. Students participate in a short devotion and enjoy organized games and competitions, usually planned around a fun theme. Responsible adult volunteers help activities run smoothly and monitor crowd control. We need more volunteers to support this fun outreach time!
IGNITE Small Group Leaders
Wednesdays during the school year, 6:30–8:00 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- In this role, you will guide a weekly conversation with a group of students and help them apply truths from the message at IGNITE. We provide discussion questions beforehand to help you. You’ll need to spend about 30 minutes reviewing the Scripture passages and questions each week. The small group time lasts about 20 minutes. A short training is provided.
Student Life Group Leaders
Sundays year-round, 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- Adults who feel called to disciple students are encouraged to teach a Student Life Group. This role requires an hour or two of preparation each week, studying the curriculum and Bible lessons. Most SLG teaching schedules are set so that leaders may still attend an Adult Life Group regularly. Mandatory training is provided.
In each of these roles, your ministry is to share God's love and model a Christ-transformed life as you care about Calvary students and build relationships with them. The hours you invest will have an eternal impact!
Volunteers must have attended Calvary for at least six months, be Calvary Church members, complete the training and approval process, and pass a background check.
Please let us know if you're interested!
Pastor Cameron Engle, High School, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, Middle School, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
