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Sundays, 11:15 AM
Calvary Life Center
High School
Calvary High School Ministry is for students in grades 9–12. We build friendships, grow in relationship with Jesus, study God's Word, share the love of Christ with others, and serve Him together.
Grow with us! Invite friends to any of our programs or events.
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Students, join us on Sundays at 11:15 AM in the Calvary Life Center!
- High School, CLC 1400
- Middle School, CLC 1300
This is where you'll be challenged to apply Scripture to your life through Bible teaching, small group discussion, and prayer.
We meet every Sunday after the 9:45 AM worship service!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com, Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com, or Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Senior Trip — Class of 2027
Great Smoky Mountain Getaway
August 9–12Great Smoky Mountain Getaway!
Sunday–Wednesday, August 9–12, 2026Calvary High School Seniors in the Class of 2027 are invited to enjoy a memorable weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We will spend time in fellowship, Bible study, and leadership planning to prepare our students for a wonderful senior year!
Pastor Cameron will lead the trip, which includes lodging at a large mountain cabin, a variety of fun outdoor activities, and gatherings for worship and devotions!
The cost is $215, including transportation, lodging, and most meals.Students will pay for meals on the road and for one lunch in Gatlinburg. Students will need spending money for:
- Meals: $35
- Anakeesta Mountain Coaster: $20
- Shopping / Attractions: $75
SCHEDULE:
- Sunday, August 9 — Depart at 1:00 PM (Bring your own lunch at 12:30 PM)
- Wednesday, August 12 — Return to Calvary around 1:30 PM
Download the Senior Trip FAQ
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com, & Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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Promotion Sunday
Student Ministry
August 23
Complete the 2026–27 annual enrollment formPromotion Sunday is August 23
Welcome to the new school year in Calvary Student Ministry!All middle and high school students will begin their new grade-level Student Life Groups on Sunday, August 23. We are excited to see all our students and kick off a great year of ministry together!
- High school students (grades 9–12) meet in CLC 1400 at 11:15 AM
- Middle school students (grades 6–8) meet in CLC 1300 at 11:15 AM
All students must check in at the assigned CLC auditorium. If your name is not on the roster, please complete an information card, and we’ll get it updated for you. Thanks!
REQUIRED FORM — Important!
Parents, for students to participate in Calvary activities, a new enrollment form is required for the 2026–27 school year. Please complete the form below. This enrollment is valid through August 2027.
CALVARY STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2026–27
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341. 5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
Photo & Video Release —
Participation at Calvary Church confirms permission for church employees and volunteers to take photos and record video footage of children, students, and adults for potential use in Calvary’s print, web, digital, and social media for ministry or promotional purposes. No personal information will be included.+ 
Worship Night
High School Ministry
Wednesday, September 2Wednesday, September 2
6:30–7:30 PM, CLC 1400
High school students — let’s get together for an awesome night of worship!After a time of fellowship with coffee and snacks, Pastor Cameron will share with us from God’s Word. And our IGNITE Band will lead us in an extended time of music and worship.
We hope to see you there!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com & Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
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IGNITE
Student Ministry
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
Begins on September 9Worship, Bible study, fun & fellowship for students
Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 PM
September 9 – November 18
Calvary Life CenterOn Wednesday nights, students in 6th–12th grades connect, have fun with friends, and grow in their faith at IGNITE!
We begin our evening with worship led by our IGNITE Band in CLC 1400. Then, students split into groups for Bible teaching with Pastor Cameron and Pastor Micah, followed by discussion. High school students remain in CLC 1400, while middle school students move to CLC 1300.
Join us for IGNITE each week, and deepen your relationship with Christ!
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
Sunday Night Fellowship
Student Ministry
September 13, 6:00–7:15 PMMiddle school and high school students are invited to join our Student Ministry pastors and leaders for dinner, fellowship, fun activities, and an encouraging message and devotional.
Based on Acts 2:42, our goal is to build a vibrant, unified Christian community for our students where they learn the importance of being and making authentic disciples of Jesus Christ. We study the Word of God, experience Christ-centered fellowship, and stay connected through fun activities. This is the perfect opportunity to invite friends!
We meet in the Calvary Life Center from 6:00 to 7:15 PM.
It’s a great opportunity to invite friends to Calvary and get to know others in Student Ministry. We hope to see you there!
Fall 2026 Dates:
- September 13
- September 27 (Middle School Only)
- October 25
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Ministry Office, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ 
Senior2Senior
Connecting Students & Senior Adults
September 27 Kick-off Lunch
Register now!Connecting Students & Senior Adults
Senior2Senior is an intergenerational approach that encourages, supports, and cares for families through the spiritual formation of their teenagers.Based on Deuteronomy 6, this ministry aims to connect each of our high school seniors with a senior adult or senior adult couple to be prayer partners for the school year, September through June.
- Senior adults will commit to praying for their assigned students and writing letters/notes of encouragement throughout their 12th-grade year. (All participating adults will undergo a background check.)
- Students will pray for their assigned senior adult(s) and update them about their lives and prayer requests once a month.
This ministry will launch at the start of the new school year in September. Join us for our kick-off luncheon to get to know each other and begin your year-long prayer partnership and friendship!
Senior2Senior Lunch
Sunday, September 27
12:30–2:00 PM, Crown Room
High School Seniors register below by September 18 to participate:
Senior Adult prayer partners register below to participate:
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, 704.341.5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com+ Annual Enrollment Form
Student Ministry
Complete the form for 2026–27REQUIRED FORM — Important!
Parents, for students to participate in Calvary activities, the annual enrollment form is required for the 2026–27 school year. Please complete the form below. This enrollment is valid through August 2027.
Promotion Sunday is August 23, 2026. Students will move up to their new grade level groups.
CALVARY STUDENT ENROLLMENT 2026–27
Contacts: Pastor Cameron Engle, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
Jennifer Porras, Student Ministry Office, 704.341. 5320, jporras@calvarychurch.com
Photo & Video Release —
Participation at Calvary Church confirms permission for church employees and volunteers to take photos and record video footage of children, students, and adults for potential use in Calvary’s print, web, digital, and social media for ministry or promotional purposes. No personal information will be included.+ Student Ministry Leaders
Learn more about our team!Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of the next generation? Consider volunteering with our Student Ministry team. As our ministry grows, there are many opportunities to serve!
Sunday PM Event Volunteers
Selected Sundays during the school year, 5:30–7:30 PM
Locations include the CLC/Gym/Fields- Student Ministry offers a fellowship and outreach event during selected Sunday evening worship services each month. Students participate in a short devotion and enjoy organized games and competitions, usually planned around a fun theme. Responsible adult volunteers help activities run smoothly and monitor crowd control. We need more volunteers to support this fun outreach time!
IGNITE Small Group Leaders
Wednesdays during the school year, 6:30–8:00 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- In this role, you will guide a weekly conversation with a group of students and help them apply truths from the message at IGNITE. We provide discussion questions beforehand to help you. You’ll need to spend about 30 minutes reviewing the Scripture passages and questions each week. The small group time lasts about 20 minutes. A short training is provided.
Student Life Group Leaders
Sundays year-round, 11:15 AM–12:30 PM
In the Calvary Life Center- Adults who feel called to disciple students are encouraged to teach a Student Life Group. This role requires an hour or two of preparation each week, studying the curriculum and Bible lessons. Most SLG teaching schedules are set so that leaders may still attend an Adult Life Group regularly. Mandatory training is provided.
In each of these roles, your ministry is to share God's love and model a Christ-transformed life as you care about Calvary students and build relationships with them. The hours you invest will have an eternal impact!
Volunteers must have attended Calvary for at least six months, be Calvary Church members, complete the training and approval process, and pass a background check.
Please let us know if you're interested!
Pastor Cameron Engle, High School, 704.887.3678, cengle@calvarychurch.com
Pastor Micah Burdett, Middle School, 704.341.5327, mburdett@calvarychurch.com
