STUDENT TEAM

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We are a movement that is staff directed, leader empowered, and student owned. That believes students are the most strategic mission field for both reaching and equipping the next generation of believers in the triad. This is why we exist to mobilize students to make disciples and multiply movements! Our desire is that this page will be your hub for all things MH Students Team to help you prepare, stay informed, and grow as leaders!

Handbook

Leadership Pipeline

Team Rhythms

Training Materials

Student Team Handbook

To stay up to date on all MH Student policies and procedures, click the tab below to view the Student Team Handbook.

Handbook

Leadership Pipeline

Our desire at MH Students is to equip you for the work of the ministry so you may grow in your own walk with God as you pour out into the lives of students every single weekend. Our Leadership Pipeline gives us a way to help leaders develop and serve in various ways that fit their giftings and leadership. Click on a position below to find out more details about the role.

Groups Team

Team Member Application

Team Leader Application

Student Experience Team

Team Member Application

Team Leader Application

Training Materials

COMING SOON!

Student Event Calendar

All events listed, except summer camp events, will take place at the Student Center

March

20th | Student Groups

25th – 26th | Next Conference

27th | Student Groups

April

3rd | First Sunday

10th | Student Groups

24th | Student Groups

May

1st | First Sunday

15th | Student Groups

22nd | Last student event of the school year

June

1st | Summer Nights

8th | Summer Nights

15th | Summer Nights

22nd | Summer Nights

29th | Summer Nights

July

3rd | Virtual Summer Camp Parent Meeting

11th – 15th | Crossroads Summer Camp

Contact Us

We are here to see student treasure Jesus above all else. If there is any way we can assist you or care for you, don’t hesitate to ask. You can reach us on the weekend at a service or email us by clicking on a staff member’s picture below!

Tanner Hogue

Director of Student Ministry

Austin Griffin

Associate Director of Student Ministry

Groups Team Members

Groups Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally interacting with students at our events. This includes working together with other volunteers to create a hospitable and positive small group environment, assist in creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, lead games, and intentionally connect with students.

Team Member Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
Initiate positive interactions with students
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Groups Team Leader

Groups Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their assigned small group of Mercy Hill Students. This includes creating a hospitable and positive small group environment, creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, leading games, and intentionally connecting with students. Groups Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

Facilitate teaching and discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each student
Ensure you and your team members are effectively implementing programming
Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
Create a culture of community within your small group (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours each week

Student Experience Team Member

Student Experience Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally creating a hospitable and welcoming environment for students to connect. This includes checking students in to the event, welcoming and connecting with students, helping maintain a safe environment and assisting with event needs.

Team Leader Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
Initiate positive interactions with students
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours each week

Student Experience Team Leader

Student Experience Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their serve team. This includes creating a hospitable and positive environment for students at the event, creating a culture of connection and community among the team, and intentionally connecting with students. Student Experience Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

Lead a team to help create a great environment to connect with students
Ensure your team is effectively implementing programming
Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
Create a culture of community within your team (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 3-4 hours each week

Bibles and Bible Storybooks

Ages 0-4
Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy

Ages 5-6
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

Ages 7+
The One Big Story Bible (CSB)
The Action Bible

Devotion Books

Indescribable by Louie Giglio
Old Story New by Marty Machowski
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
Wise Up by Marty Machowski
Listen Up by Marty Machowski

General

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner
The Village Church Parenting Class with Jeff and Jen Wilkin
Parenting by Paul Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Technology

The Tech-wise Family by Andy Crouch
Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford

Discipline

Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard