What Is The Purpose Of Student Ministry?

For students in 6–12th grade, the Student Ministry of NEPC exists to see students connect to God and each other by gathering, growing and going. The Student Ministry of NEPC values a Gospel-Centered ministry where students can Experience God’s Love and Express Love to God and Others.

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THE GATHERING

The Gathering is our large group/small group experience for students designed to connect students to God and each other through fun, fellowship and focused teaching.

  • The Gathering meets at the following times:

    • Middle School meets Wednesday nights from 6:00-7:30 pm in the 803 Auditorium. 
    • High School meets Sunday nights from 5:45-8:00 pm in the Student Auditorium and includes dinner. 

  • For more information or questions please contact Julie Palekas.

STUDENT SMALL GROUPS

Small groups are designed for students to connect with God and each other through prayer, accountability and care. Groups are gender and age specific.

  • Student Small Groups meet at the church at the following times:

    • Middle School meet Wednesday nights following The Gathering large group teaching. Middle School Small Groups are led by 1 adult and 1 high school student.
    • High School meet Sunday nights following The Gathering large group teaching. High School Small Groups are led by 2 adults. 

  • For more information or questions please contact Julie Palekas.

STUDENT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Student Sunday School is designed to connect students to God and each other through focused teaching, prayer and fellowship.

  • Middle and High School Students meet together in the 803 Auditorium each Sunday:

    • 10:00-11:00
    • 11:15-12:15

  • For more information or questions please contact Julie Palekas.

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NEPC STUDENT MINISTRY FORMS

COMMUNICANTS CLASSES

  • Communicants class is our yearly class offered to Middle and High school students interested in learning more about becoming communing members of Northeast Presbyterian church and their faith.
  • Class will begin with an introduction by Pastor Crow at 9:00 and then meet during the 10:00 hour for subsequent Sunday mornings. Students who complete the class will make their Public Profession of Faith on a designated Sunday during the Worship Services.
  • To get information on next scheduled set of classes, email Julie at jpalekas@nepres.com.

PARENT RESOURCES

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We are here to support and pray for you and your student(s). Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Reverend Jason Pittman
Reverend Jason PittmanPastor of Next Generation Ministry
803-451-4645
Julie Palekas
Julie PalekasAssistant Director of Student Ministry
803-451-4634

Address

601 Polo Road
Columbia,South Carolina 29223

Worship Services

Traditional Worship 10:00 AM Sundays
Contemporary Worship 11:15 AM Sundays

Phone

803-788-5298

 Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Fridays:  8:30am – 12:30pm

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