Who are we?

We are young, but we are known for so much more than being young. We carry a passion and a hope for what is to come and what should be.

MCC Students is more than a gathering of students, it is a movement birthed out of Maryland Community Church with the goal of helping students take one step closer to Christ.

We are a COMMUNITY of Students following CHRIST
and serving in His CAUSE.

We believe that MCC Students could be the most influential force in our schools and community, so we are set on challenging every student to take their next steps in their faith journey however the spirit leads. We do this through weekly small groups and worship, weekend worship experiences, serving opportunities, and life changing special events and retreats for students in grades 6th-12th.

For more information about what we do, when we gather, how we do small groups, our staff, and events: please click the appropriate link in the menu in the right margin (or below if viewing on a phone). 

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What are Small Groups?

Here at MCC Students, small groups are the life blood of our ministry. We believe that life is best done in circles and not rows. By this, we mean that we are a big believer in community and that faith best grows when done with other people.

Our identity is that: We are a COMMUNITY of STUDENTS following CHRIST and serving in HIS CAUSE.

Each week students will gather for an intentional time of worship, a weekly “Refresher” of our Sunday Message Series, and then split into gender and grade level for small groups.

Each small groups is equipped with trained small group leaders who will love and help lead your student to take one step closer to Christ. Below is a list of current small groups:

• 6th Grade Boys
• 6th Grade Girls
• 7th Grade Boys
• 7th Grade Girls
• 8th Grade Boys  
• 8th Grade Girls
• 9th Grade Boys
• 9th Grade Girls
• 10th Grade Boys
• 10th Grade Girls    
• 11th-12th Grade Boys
• 11th-12th Grade Girls

For more information about our small groups or how to get your student signed up for one, please contact our Student Ministry Associate Melissa for more details:

Melissa Medearis | Student Ministry Associate | melissam@mccth.org

Our Team:

We believe we have the best assembled team in student ministry! They will work with your student to help them take one step closer to Christ. Don’t hesitate to contact them if you have any questions or concerns!

Staff:

• Jim Pendleton | Student Pastor | jimp@mccth.org
• Melissa Howard | Student Ministry Associate | melissam@mccth.org
• Averey Wells | Worship Coordinator | avereym@mccth.org

Team Coordinators: 

• Mike Goetschel | 12 Points Student Coordinator | goetschel.michael@gmail.com
• Kristi Adams | Student Missions Coordinator | kristi6946@gmail.com

Team Members (Volunteers):

Our ministry could not run without the selfless service of our many adult team members. We have the best group of adult team members who service each week to help students take their next steps in their faith journey. We have team members who serve once a month, once a week, only for special events and so forth. 

We are always looking for more team members to join the cause of leading students one step closer to Christ. If you are interested or know someone that we should reach out to, please click here to start the process!

MCC Students 2018 Summer Calendar

MAY
16 // Last Wednesday Night LIVE

June
1 // Launch Event for Middle School
3 // Promotion Sunday
6 // Summer Night LIVE Kickoff
10-15 // Epic Camp for Middle School
25-30 // CIY Move for High School

JULY
10 // Holiday World Trip for Middle School
15-20 // Mission Chicago
25 // Last Summer Night LIVE

WEEKLY
Sunday Student Service // 9:00am & 11:00am
Wednesday Night LIVE // 6:30pm-8:00pm (see above for last date. Summer Night LIVE will be in this time slot through July)
Coffee Hangouts @ Java Haute // 8:30am-10:00am Tuesdays, 3:30pm-5 :00pm Thursdays

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MIDDLE SCHOOL

Series: UNCHARTED

A three-week series about trusting and following God's plan even when he leads us through unfamiliar territory. A look at the story of Abraham.

WEEK 1: Small steps lead to big places.
WEEK 2: God sees more than our mess.
WEEK 3: God can change the way your see Him.

HIGH SCHOOL

Series: "THE GOSPEL"

We'll be looking at the big idea that we were created to live perfectly with God for the Glory of God. Why do we sometimes feel like we don't fit in this world? Because we were not made for this world! The messages in this series are all connected...Creation/ Fall/ Redemption/ Restoration/ Eternity.