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Middle & High School
October 17 & 18
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Middle School
In Calvary Middle School Ministry, we focus on equipping students in grades 6–8 to have an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and live in a way that impacts the world by making Him known in their neighborhoods, schools, communities, and beyond.
Grow with us! Invite friends to any of our programs or events.
Contacts: Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Saturday & Sunday Evenings
October 17–18, 2026Students and parents, we are excited to announce our first Student Ministry Refresh Weekend!
All middle and high school students are invited — students only on Saturday night; parents, join us on Sunday night. It will be two great evenings to step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with Christ and each other.
Our theme verse for the weekend is John 15:4. We’ll explore what it means to abide in Jesus, the true Vine, and discover how to stay connected to Him. We hope you’ll join us for this weekend filled with God’s Word, worship, fellowship, and fun with friends!
Saturday, October 17 | 7:00–9:00 PM — Students Only
- Dinner in the Calvary Life Center
- Outdoor Glow Party on the CHAMP fields
featuring slip-n-slide, ice cream, dirty sodas, face painting, & 9-square
Sunday, October 18 | 5:30–8:00 PM — Students & Parents
- Cookout, activities, and snow cones on the fields (bring your lawn chairs)
- Worship Concert in CLC 1400 at 7:00 PM
Students and parents must register to attend so we can prepare food for everyone!
“Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.” — John 15:4
Student Ministry Contacts:
Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
Student Life Groups
Sundays, 11:15 AM
Calvary Life CenterStudents, 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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IGNITE
Student Ministry
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PMWorship, Bible study, & fellowship for students
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
September 9 – November 18
Calvary Life CenterOn Wednesday nights, students in 6th–12th grades connect, have fun with friends, and grow in their faith at IGNITE!
We begin the evening with worship led by our IGNITE Band in CLC 1400. Then, students split into groups for Bible teaching with Pastor Cameron and Pastor Micah, followed by discussion. High school students remain in CLC 1400, while middle school students move 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
October 25, 6:00–7:15 PMMiddle school and high school students are invited to join our Student Ministry pastors and leaders for dinner, fellowship, fun activities, and an encouraging message and devotional.
Based on Acts 2:42, our goal is to build a vibrant, unified Christian community for our students where they learn the importance of being and making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ. We study the Word of God, experience Christ-centered fellowship, and stay connected through fun activities. This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends!
We meet in the Calvary Life Center from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
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 2026 Dates:
- September 13
- October 25
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+ Annual Enrollment Form
Student Ministry
Complete the form for 2026–27REQUIRED FORM — Important!
Parents, for students to participate in Calvary activities, the annual enrollment form is required for the 2026–27 school year. Please complete the form below. This enrollment is valid through August 2027.
Promotion Sunday is August 23, 2026. Students will move up to their new grade level groups.
CALVARY STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2026–27
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
