Our Student Ministries are weekly gatherings for sixth through twelfth grade students. These gatherings provide students with the opportunity to connect with God, with other students, and with older committed leaders who are dedicated to seeing students grow closer to Christ. We believe that you can't do life alone and that our students are at a unique time of life where they can grasp the Gospel and the impact of having Jesus in their lives.

Our Student Ministries are divided by age into two group: Middle School (Grades 6-8) and High School (Grades 9-12).

Each summer, our Summit Student Ministries hosts Intramurals for students who have completed sixth through twelfth grade. Intramurals allows students to use their gifts while enjoying their time hanging out together. You'll have a chance to be creative and competitive as you play wacky games, create ways to earn spirit points, and compete in activities like Paint Wars, Lip Sync Battle, and Water Wars. This is a great way to add some fun to your summer and make a few new friends! During the summer months, we meet each Sunday night in the Youth Center from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Please drop off and pick up students at Door 4. Intramurals has ended for Summer 2024, but check back for details next summer!

Middle School students are encouraged to attend the Equip class at 9 to 10:15 a.m. in the Gym. This class meets most Sundays during the school year (beginning Sunday, August 25) and is designed to help MS students get more comfortable with the books of the Bible, along with getting a better understanding of how to navigate their way through the Old & New Testaments. Students are given opportunities to ask questions and gain insight in a comfortable environment.

We also encourage our High School and Middle School students to find ways to serve during the morning services. We suggest serving during one service time and attending the worship service in the other. There are great ways for students to serve in the Children's Department, Worship Arts Department, and the First Impressions Team.

On Sunday nights during the school year, students in Grades 6-12 meet in the Youth Center from 5:30-7 p.m. (beginning Sunday, August 25) Please drop off and pick up students at Door 4. Summit Ministries starts off each week by welcoming the students in with an ice-breaker game or games. Following that, there will be a message from Pastor Morgan or Pastor Adam. The evening ends in small groups, discussing the message that was shared. Some nights, we will divide the middle school and high school up so we can discuss topics that are more targeted to their age groups. For small group time, students will be divided by grade to discuss that night's topic.

Youth Bible Quizzing strives to provide a place where students can attain a deep and intimate knowledge of Scripture, form community with other teens, and compete in exciting Christian competitions! Be on the lookout for information about the next season. Contact Scott Hughes at scotth@valponaz.org to learn more.

Summit Ministries is partnering with Mia Bella’s all-natural palm wax candles from October 13 to October 27. There will be 15 different scents to choose from. Each candle is 16 oz and costs $25, with $8.00 from each candle sold going into the student account for future events or mission trip opportunities! Information packets will be available in the Youth Center foyer and VNC main office.

All 6-12 grade girls are invited to Summit Girl's Night on Friday, October 18 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Youth Center. It's going to be a lot of fun! Learn more & sign up here.

Summit students, grab a chair and blanket and join with other 6th through 12th graders for Fireside Summit on Sunday, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Dress for the weather, bring a cozy blanket or lawn chair and invite your friends! There will be live music, a message, chili + s'mores. We can't wait to see you there!

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a live-in from Friday, November 15 (drop off at 7 p.m.) to Saturday, November 16 (pickup at 1 p.m.). Students will play some of their favorite games, sleep over in the Youth Center, and partner with 500 Turkeys to do a service project on Saturday morning. We’ll be organizing and sorting food for the boxing team! The cost per student is $15. Sign up here by Sunday, November 3.

Summit students are invited to attend our Thanksgiving potluck on Sunday, November 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. This will be a feast of delicious Thanksgiving food! The turkey will be provided and we are asking our students to help provide the following for this festive feast:

6th - 7th | One Dozen Rolls or Biscuits 

8th - 9th | A Side Dish

10th -11th | Appetizer

12th | Dessert

October 11-13 | Fall Retreat

October 13-27 | Candle Fundraiser!

October 18 | Girl's Night

October 20 | Fireside Summit

November 15-16 | Live-In

November 24 | Thanksgiving Potluck