Middle School
Inviting the Next Generation to Take Their Next Steps with Jesus
DWELL 2026
February 6-8 with sessions Friday Evening, Saturday Evening, and Sunday morning. There is no overnight component to the weekend. The cost for the weekend is $40 and includes all three sessions, food and fun before Saturday evening’s session, and a T-Shirt.
What is DWELL? The purpose of Dwell is to immerse your student in the story of Scripture through creative means through engaging story telling, video, and lights that help them experience the words of the Bible in new ways. Our prayer is that students walk away from the weekend with an enlarged view of God, an increased love for Him, a greater knowledge of the Bible, and the ability to share the story of God with others.
What is DWELL? The purpose of Dwell is to immerse your student in the story of Scripture through creative means through engaging story telling, video, and lights that help them experience the words of the Bible in new ways. Our prayer is that students walk away from the weekend with an enlarged view of God, an increased love for Him, a greater knowledge of the Bible, and the ability to share the story of God with others.
About Middle School Ministry
Our mission is to invite the next generation to take their next steps with Jesus. We believe that every Middle Schooler has a next step to take, whether it's putting their faith in Jesus, learning how to read their Bible, choosing to be baptized, joining a Life Group, or even just being willing to show up to church. We want to help each student discover what their next step is, and take it, while having tons of fun!
Rhythms in MSM
MSM on Sundays
Middle School Ministry meets every week on Sunday at 11:00am for MSM. We would love for you to join us in the Student Ministry Worship Center for community, fun, worship, and teaching!
Life Groups
Life Groups in MSM meet on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:00pm in homes around Knoxville. Groups consist of 2-3 leaders and 8-12 students, and are grade and gender specific. Life Groups are an important part of our ministry because we believe that true transformation happens in community.
Serve With Us
Life Group Leader
Our LifeGroup leaders disciple and lead a group of 8-12 students of the same grade and gender. LifeGroups meet 3 Wednesday evenings a month in homes around town.
Next Team
Welcome | Café | Events
Our NextTeam serves MSM by creating a welcoming and safe environment for students on Sunday mornings and special events. No matter the role, NextTeam leaders help to create the space for students to take their next step with Jesus.
Application Process
1. Complete the application below
2. Interview with high school staff member
3. Background check
4. SafeKIDS program*
2. Interview with high school staff member
3. Background check
4. SafeKIDS program*
*We take our responsibility to care for our students very seriously. Our SafeKIDS protection guidelines are intended to create a safe and nurturing culture where students can come to a growing relationship with Jesus. All volunteers are required to complete our SafeKIDS training prior to serving.
