<p>Middle School Ministry<br /> Grades 6&ndash;8</p>
Middle School Ministry Grades 6–8

Middle School

In Calvary Middle School Ministry, we focus on equipping students in grades 6–8 to develop an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to live in ways that impact 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: Beau Abbott, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com

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    Student Christmas Party
    Middle & High School
    Friday, December 4
    RSVP now!

    Friday, December 4
    6:00–8:00 PM
    Calvary Life Center & Gym

    Hey students, let’s celebrate Christmas with friends at Calvary!

    Join us for Christmas worship and carols, dinner, s’mores, cookie decorating, and more. After dinner, we’ll have lots of fun activities.

    Wear your craziest Christmas sweater to compete in the “Ugly Sweater Contest”!

    Please RSVP to help us plan well for dinner and activities:

    PARTY RSVP

    Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
    Beau Abbott, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com
    Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Student Life Groups
    Sundays, 11:15 AM
    Calvary Life Center

    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, Beau Abbott, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com, or Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com

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    IGNITE
    Student Ministry
    Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM

    Worship, Bible study, & fellowship for students


    Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
    September 9 – November 18
    Calvary Life Center

    On 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 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
    Beau Abbott, Middle School Coordinator, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com
    Jennifer Porras, Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com

     

     

     

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    Assisted Living Outreach
    Middle School Ministry
    Monthly serving opportunity

    Assisted Living Outreach
    Third Mondays     (except December)

    Middle school students and their families are invited to bring joy to local assisted living communities!

    These daytime visits are a wonderful way to connect across generations. We’ll share a concert, devotional message, fellowship, and prayer with the residents.

    Registration is not required, but please fill out the interest form below so we can reach out with details. Once you’re on the list, you’ll receive a monthly email with information about each outreach visit.

    INTEREST FORM

     

    Contact: Beau Abbott, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com

     

     

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    Annual Enrollment Form
    Student Ministry
    Complete the form for 2026–27

    REQUIRED 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
    Beau Abbott, 704.887.3696, babbott@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.

     

     

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    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
    Beau Abbott, Middle School Coordinator, 704.887.3696, babbott@calvarychurch.com