S2 | Student Ministry
Our Mission
(click on the verses above to read the NIV version)
Ministry Framework & Core values
- S2 engages in fun and adventurous activities that encourage self-discovery and building Christian community.
- S2 establishes meaningful relationships between leaders and students.
- S2 teaches the Word of God truthfully, which provides the means for students to be formed into the likeness of Jesus.
- S2 partners with parents to provide gospel-centered discipleship to students.
WHAT’S HAPPENING at S2
Middle School Overnight Retreat
April 25-26
Mark your calendars and save the date for this fun Middle School event!
Details coming soon!
S2 High School Spring Retreat
May 9-11
You won't want to miss this fun weekend at the Red River Gorge, as the High School students get away for a fun weekend of fellowship.
Details coming soon!
S2 MS & HS Summer Camp
July 9-13
Stay tuned for details about summer camp!
KIDS DON'T NEED MESSAGES.
They need messengers and a place to belong.
Teens need caring adult friendships to not just talk and teach about the Christian life, but to model it and live it out with them. We know how formative the teen years are, and how important building a Christian worldview and authentic relationships are during this season. Therefore, we seek to provide a safe environment where students are loved, known by name, and challenged to prize Jesus above all things. We meet weekly, to stay connected with students, have fun, and talk about things that matter.
WEEKLY MEET-UPS
Wednesday and Sunday nights are our central touchpoints in the week with students where we enjoy fun activities, establish meaningful relationships, and engage with the truth of God’s Word. Both High & Middle School groups start off with social hangout time, move to a more formalized game/high energy activity time, transition into teaching time, and end with small groups (gender specific in middle school, non-gender specific in highschool).
Weekly Gatherings:
- Middle School - Wednesday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
- High School - Sunday nights, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
(both groups meet in the Chapel)
YEARLY EVENTS
- Fall Kick-Off Party (August)
- Kings Island Adventure (October)
- Parent forum (November and March)
- Christmas Party (December)
- Broomball Sunday (March)
- HS Spring Camping Trip (April)
- Summer Send-Off (May)
- Milestone Transition Nights - 8th Graders & Seniors(May)
- HS/MS Summer Camp (June/July)
S2 IN ACTION
Leadership Spotlight
JON MALKO
Jon has been faithfully serving students at S2 for over 8 years! His incredible commitment to the ministry, love for students, and desire to see them grow into the likeness of Jesus are just a few things that make him a great leader to our students and asset to our entire church community! Given Jon's longevity in serving and doing meaningful Kingdom-work, he is able to see the fruits of his work considering that several students he has invested in the past now serve at S2 alongside him or at other ministries at Sojourn while continuing to grow in their faith. We hope that stories like Jon's will inspire you to partner with S2 as a leader and/or parent volunteer with the goal that our students will live in the fullness of life that Jesus offers!
Interested in serving students?
As an S2 leader, you have the opportunity to be part of an incredible ministry with unlimited opportunities to grow and have a lifelong impact on teenagers. You don't need experience with teens or youth ministry. We'll equip you and train you. All you need is a willing and teachable heart to fully engage in our fellowship of leaders and the world of teenagers.
Sojourn East
