Student Ministry

Name: Ethnos Experience: JOURNEY KICK OFF
Start: 2026-09-13T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-09-13T13:00:00-05:00
Location: First Richardson

Providing a Place For Students to Belong & Find Purpose

Each week, we join together in community to discover our faith, own our faith, grow our faith, and share our faith. Looking for a place to belong and make a difference? Find it here.

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Student Programs

Sunday Morning Groups

Sunday mornings are all about connection and growth. In groups, you’ll hang out with students your age, dive into God’s Word, and talk about how it applies to everyday life. It’s a smaller, relaxed setting where you can ask questions, grow in your faith, and build friendships that last.

SUNDAYS IN THE LOFT
9:00-10:00 AM

VERTICAL

Vertical is our big Sunday night experience! It’s a time to gather with all of Student Ministry for fun, community, powerful worship, and teaching that challenges you to live out your faith. It’s the perfect place to invite friends, connect with others, and be encouraged in your walk with Jesus.

1st SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH: THE LOFT
2nd-4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH: IN HOMES 5:00-6:30 PM

The Get Vertical and Locations updates, text "STUDENTS" to 972-235-5296

Student Choir

Student Choir is a great means for students to connect to God and others through music. They often help lead Sunday morning worship, play a major part in CAROLS each December and present The Sweet Show as a fundraiser. Each school year is capped off with a Music/Mission tour in the summer.

Starts Sept. 13th
Sundays at 4pm
WORSHIP EAST
LED BY: Matthew Cox

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Student annual EVENTS

Weekend experience

February 19–21, 2027

Weekend Experience is one of the biggest and most impactful weekends of the year for our students! Throughout the weekend, students stay in host homes with their small groups, build meaningful friendships, and grow in their faith together. They'll gather at the church for powerful worship sessions led by an incredible band, hear biblical teaching from a dynamic speaker, and spend the weekend having fun, serving together, and making memories that last long after it's over.

Last year's Weekend Experience was an incredible time as students worshiped together, dove into God's Word, and saw lives changed through authentic community and gospel-centered teaching. We can't wait to see what God has in store this year!

Check out this recap from our last one:

student camp

June, 2027

Student Camp is one of the highlights of the year! For five unforgettable days, students step away from the distractions of everyday life to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus, build lasting friendships, and experience biblical community. Through powerful worship, engaging teaching, small group discussions, recreation, and plenty of fun, students are challenged to take the next step in their faith.

Every year, God uses Student Camp to transform lives, strengthen friendships, and call students to follow Him more faithfully. We can't wait to see what He has in store this summer!

Check out this recap video of Camp 2025:

INTERNATIONAL MISSION TRIP

The Guatemala Mission Trip is a powerful opportunity to put your faith into action by sharing the hope of the Gospel with the Maya Achí people alongside local missionaries. Throughout the week, students will engage in evangelism, encourage local believers, and build meaningful relationships while serving in villages throughout Guatemala. This trip is more than just a week of ministry—it’s about stepping out in faith, growing deeper in your walk with Christ, and living out the Great Commission. Join us as we make an eternal impact and watch God work in and through your life.

Check out this recap video of our mission trip to Paraguay in 2025:

SENIOR SUNDAY

May 16th, 2027

Senior Sunday is a special time to celebrate our graduating seniors—their hard work, achievements, and the bright future God has for them. It’s a day to recognize their milestones, hear their stories, and pray over their next steps. As a church family, we come together to cheer them on and send them out with love and support. This meaningful celebration of faith, growth, and new beginnings reminds us of God’s faithfulness in every season.

If you’ve just had a senior graduate, Senior Send Off is a great way to walk with them through this next season of life. Over 14 weeks, you’ll receive 7 emails filled with conversation prompts, Scripture, encouragement, and prayer ideas to help your young adult stay rooted in faith and connected to the church. Click below to sign up!

Senior Send Off

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