A home away from home
Student Ministry
Come for the best night of your week. Stay because the people here actually know you.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
At a Glance
Every environment is rooted in Scripture and pointed toward Jesus.
Middle School (5th-8th Grade)
When: Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Middle School Night) and Sundays 10:15 to 11:15 AM
Where: Gym (Wednesdays), Room 101 and Student Center (Sundays)
High School (9th-12th Grade)
When: Sundays 10:15 to 11:15 AM (Bible Study) and select Sunday evenings 6:30 to 8:30 PM (Gatherings and Small Groups)
Where: The Gathering Space (Sunday mornings), Gym and various locations (Sunday evenings)
Built for the In-Between Years
What Student Ministry Looks Like
School changes. Friend groups shift. The questions about who you are and what you believe get louder every year. Riverwood Chapel in Kent, Ohio exists so you have a place to figure that out with people who actually know your name.
Every gathering is anchored in Scripture and pointed toward Jesus. The point is to build a faith that belongs to you, held up by friendships that last longer than a semester.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
5th and 6th graders meet in Room 101. 7th and 8th graders gather in the Student Center. Both groups run from 10:15 to 11:15 AM, and every lesson connects what the Bible says to what you are actually dealing with during the week.
find your crew
Middle School Ministry (5th-8th Grade)
Middle School Night (Wednesdays)
This is the best night of your week. Doors open at 6:30 PM for gym games, teaching time, and small group time. You will make friends, get to know your small group leader, and hear about Jesus in a way that makes sense for your life right now.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
10:15 AM in the gym. The group follows the current sermon series and talks through the passage together. Whether you go to worship before or after, this hour gives you space to dig into Scripture with people asking the same questions you are.
find your crew
High School Ministry (9th-12th Grade)
LEADER
Josiah Keating
Director of Middle School Ministry
Email:
josiah.keating@riverwoodchapel.org
Sunday Night Gatherings
Select Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Gym. Low pressure, high energy. Bring a friend. These nights are designed to help you connect with new people and grow as a follower of Jesus.
Small Groups
Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at locations that vary by group. This is where it gets real. You study the Bible, pray, and have honest conversations about following Jesus through the actual stuff of your life. If you want friendships that go past the surface, a small group is the move.
YOUR FIRST WEEK
What to Expect
First time? Here is exactly what happens so there are no surprises.
Middle School (Wednesdays)
Show up at 6:30 PM and head to the gym. Leaders and student greeters will be at the door. You will get connected to a small group before the night is over.
Middle School (Sundays)
5th and 6th graders head to Room 101, 7th and 8th graders head to the Student Center, both at 10:15 AM.
High School (Sundays)
Head to The Gathering Space at 10:15 AM for Sunday morning Bible study, or come to the gym at 6:30 PM for a Sunday night event. Either way, you will be welcomed in and introduced around.
No sign-up required. No awkward spotlight moment. Show up, and the leaders will take it from there. Every room is built to help you encounter Jesus from the first visit.
THE PEOPLE LEADING THIS
Meet the Leaders
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AJ Coy
DIRECTOR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY
AJ runs everything for 5th through 8th grade at Riverwood Chapel. Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings, all of it. If you have a question or need to talk, AJ is the person to reach out to.
Email: aj.coy@riverwoodchapel.org
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Josiah Keating
DIRECTOR OF HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
Josiah leads high school ministry at Riverwood. Bible studies, gatherings, small groups. His goal is to help you build a faith in Jesus that you actually own.
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Cora Gray
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, KIDS AND MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRIES
Email: cora.gray@riverwoodchapel.org
DO NOT OVERTHINK IT
Jump In This Week
The best way to start is to show up. Pick the environment that fits your grade, walk through the door, and let the leaders handle the rest. You will feel welcome in the first five minutes. Jesus meets you where you are, and so does this team.