The Orchard Student Ministry engages 6-12th graders in Roots, Life, and Fruit ministry seeking to glorify God by multiplying God-centered, Christ-exalting, world-transforming STUDENTS through the Gospel on MULTIPLE CAMPUSES.
Core Ministries -
The Core Ministry for students are common across campuses. Days and times of core ministries may differ by campus. All-Campus Events bring together students from all three campuses throughout the year building unity through common teaching and experiences.
- Youth Group offers a comfortable setting where friends are always welcome and where exciting games and activities build relationships with other students and adult leaders. Dynamic worship music and sound Bible teaching happen in a large group setting. (Formerly known as Herd.)
- LIFE Groups are small group Bible studies that lead students in their understanding of important biblical themes and help them develop skills to make personal application. (Formerly known as Powerhouse.)
- Connections is the Sunday morning gathering where students are invited to begin or deepen their faith in Christ, observing their world through biblical teaching and small group discussion with peers and adult leaders. (Formerly known as BIC.)
Staff contact info
Bing Nieh, Arlington Heights Middle School Pastor, 224.764.4048
Tom Olson, Student Ministry Pastor, 224-764-4029
Georgette Steiger, Director of Student Life, 224.764.4028
Laura Decker, Administrative Assistant, 224.764.4025