WELCOME TO NEXTGEN
If there is one thing our student ministry leaders know, it is church doesn’t have to be boring! We believe in the power of engaging students through fun events that open up opportunities to teach, challenge, and encourage students to say “yes” to God! Pikes Peak Christian Church student ministries are all about shaping middle and high school students by providing tools and community to equip each student’s own personal faith journey.
PASTOR NIMA
Hey there! Thank you for stopping by our website.
In May of 2024, the Nassers packed up their home and arrived to Colorado Springs. Nima and his wife, Tabitha, have been in vocational ministry for 5+ years. They have two kids, Matthew age 5 and Taya age 2. Nima is leading our NextGen Ministry serving pre-k kiddos through college age youth. If you can’t find the Nassers at church you can probably find them on some adventure or trying new foods.
WHAT'S BEST FOR
YOUR STUDENT?
Whether you have a Middle School or High School student, there's something for you!
If you have a middle schooler, Pikes Peak Christian Church’s Middle School Ministry is committed to helping your 6th through 8th graders deal with all of the changes and challenges that occur during the middle school years.
At the 9:30 & 11:00 am services, small groups, special events, leadership opportunities, serving opportunities, and more--the Middle School Ministry is ready to help your son or daughter face the middle school years head on – with Jesus at the center of it all.
If you have a high schooler, high school is often seen as a time of independence, but God doesn’t call us to focus on ourselves. So what better time in life than in high school to fully understand what your purpose is? Friendships, sports teams, and whole schools would be radically changed if high schoolers were in tune with what God has created them for.
High School does not meet on Sunday mornings. We encourage all High Schoolers to serve and attend with your parents on Sunday mornings.
High School meets on Wednesday Nights from 6:00-8:00 pm. The High School Ministry reaches out to students with the life-changing love and grace of Jesus. From the Sunday service to the small groups to serving opportunities to leadership development to great hangout times, the High School Ministry is a community where every high schooler can feel at home.
YTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pikes Peak Christian Church’s Middle School Ministry is committed to helping your sixth through eighth graders deal with all of the changes and challenges that occur during the middle school years.
Through the weekend service, small groups, special events, leadership opportunities, serving opportunities, and more, our Middle School Ministry is ready to help your son or daughter face the middle school years head on – with Jesus at the center of it all.
Where does YTH Middle School meet?
YTH Middle School meets in the NextGen Worship Center in the NextGen Building.
When does YTH Middle School meet?
Middle School meets during the 9:30 and 11:00 am services on Sunday Mornings.
The point of our weekend services are to help students learn about, and grow in Jesus, surrounded by community and strong friendships. This happens through worship, teaching, games and small groups. Our goal is for students to walk out of service excited about God and finding a place of belonging.
1. We chose 9:30 am because it’s in the middle of our 3 services and it is also a bit earlier in case families have other plans Sunday mornings. Families can come at 9:30 then leave or can choose to come to service at 8:00 am and then have their kids go to YTH Middle School or they can come to msINCLINE and then attend 11:00 service together. It gives families a lot more flexibility.
2. Parents will have something to do while their kids are here (attend service or serve somewhere) which should increase consistency of students and their parents on Sunday mornings.
3. We never have to cancel a Sunday morning due to weather (unless we cancel church). We will occasionally have Family Worship Weekends where we will not have elementary or middle school programming.
How does my student get connected?
When your students enters YTH Middle School, they will be welcomed by adult leaders and peers. Right away, we will help you get connected. We also break off into small groups during every service where students are able to meet their leader and other students of the same gender.
Can my student bring friends?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it. YTH Middle School is designed to be lots of fun! We’re thrilled when your student is so excited about what they are doing that they want others to be involved, we are pretty excited too! Middle School is a time when relationships get crazy and challenging and growing spiritually will help influence choices that matter! Encourage them regularly, and please be willing to give their friends a ride if they need it. It will change the lives of not just your student, but the lives of their friends.
YTH HIGH SCHOOL
What is Pikes Peak Christian Church’s High School Ministry all about?
In a word: community. Well, actually we need a few more words to be precise: Community with a purpose.
High school is often seen as a time of independence, but God doesn’t call us to focus on ourselves. So what better time in life than in high school to fully understand what your purpose is? Friendships, sports teams, whole schools would be radically changed if high schoolers were in tune with what God has created them for.
Pikes Peak Christian Church’s High School Ministry reaches out to students on Wednesday evening with a life-changing love and grace of Jesus. From the Sunday morning service, to the small groups, to serving opportunities, to leadership development, to great hangout times, our High School Ministry is a community where every high schooler can feel at home.
Where does YTH High School meet?
High School meets in the NextGen Worship Center in the NextGen Building.
When does YTH High School meet?
High School meets on Wednesday Evenings from 6-8 pm.
How does my student get connected?
When your students enters YTH High School, they will be welcomed by adult leaders and peers. Right away, we will help you get connected into YTH High School. We also break off into small groups during every service where students are able to meet their leader and other students of the same gender.
Can my student bring friends?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it. High School Ministry on Wednesday evening is designed to be lots of fun! We’re thrilled when your student is so excited about what they are doing that they want others to be involved, we are pretty excited too! High School is a time when relationships get crazy and challenging and growing spiritually will help influence choices that matter! Encourage them regularly, and please be willing to give their friends a ride if they need it. It will change the lives of not just your student, but the lives of their friends.
How do I learn more about CIY MOVE camp this summer?
CIY MOVE is June 21-24, 2025. Learn more about camp here.
SAFETY IN STUDENT MINISTRY
YOUR STUDENTS ARE SAFE
Volunteers in Student Ministry on campus are trained to create an atmosphere where families can confidently leave their students while they are in service and at Pikes Peak Christian Church events. Every volunteer is screened with a background check and the kids hallway is monitored by security personnel, as well as security cameras. Don't worry parents - we've got this!
WHAT WE TEACH IN STUDENT MINISTRY
YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE IT
Whether your students are in middle or high school, they'll experience an age appropriate lesson that will teach them about God and His love for them. The teaching is interactive and utilizes multiple approaches for different learning styles. The goal in Student Ministry is to raise up world-changers who understand who Jesus is and how that changes their lives. And, they'll have a ton of fun!
PRE-REGISTER FOR STUDENT MINISTRY
We're raising up the next generation of world changers to love God and His house!