THE WELL: STUDENT MINISTRIES
The Student Ministries team believes life for teens is better when connected.
Students gather weekly to find a place where they belong and where they can deepen relationships with Jesus, build God-honoring friendships and have fun!
Student Ministries offers programming led by caring adults that seek to positively influence all teens in 6th-12th grade.
COMING UP IN STUDENT MINISTRY
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL WINTER RETREAT
Winter Retreat 2026 will be held at Timber Wolf Lake Camp January 9-11, 2026. Transportation to and from Timber Wolf will be provided by the church. We will meet in the First Church Parking lot at 3:00pm on Friday (departing at 3:15pm) and will return around 4:00PM on Sunday.
Registration is $85 for the first 65 students to register AND pay and $155 after the first 65. PLEASE NOTE: YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT CONSIDERED COMPLETE UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE AND YOUR SPOT WILL NOT BE HELD. In addition to the registration, each student will be responsible for covering the cost of their dinner on the way TO camp and lunch on the way home FROM camp.Winter Retreat is for all 4 Student Ministries of First Church. More details of the trip (packing list, departure times, etc…) will be sent in mid-December to those registered. Registration Deadline is December 17.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us by email.Adam Rentas – Student Ministries Pastor: Adam.R@myfirstchurch.com
Val Gehrke – Student Ministries Assistant: Val.G@myfirstchurch.com
IYC 2026 — Cincinnati
STUDENTS AT THE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD
WHEN DO WE MEET?
MSM @ The Well
Wednesday
6:00pm-8:00pm St. Joseph Campus
HSM @ The Well
Sunday
6:00pm-8:00pm St. Joseph Campus
The Well @ Benton Heights
Monday
6:00pm-7:30pm Benton Heights Campus
The Well @ Eau Claire
Sunday
6:00pm - 7:30pm Eau Claire Campus
THE WELL
BENTON HEIGHTS
Benton Heights students in 6th-12th grade gather weekly to build community of Christ-centered youth, grow together in pursuit of a Christ-filled life, and go out into the community to make a Christ-like change. We offer active and vibrant programs led by passionate, influential adults who are for the community.
Benton Heights meets Monday 6:00 - 7:30pm.
Bilingual Bible Study Tuesday Evenings, 6-7 pm at The Well at Benton Heights.
THE WELL
EAU CLAIRE
Eau Claire student ministry for grades 6-12. A place where students gather bi-weekly to learn and grow together in relationship with Jesus and one another. Our student ministry team is passionate about helping students build a firm foundation in Christ as they deal with the challenges of life. Our goal is to offer Christ like, character building programs and activities that aim to help equip students to live out Gods purpose and calling for their lives. All while having fun!
Eau Claire student ministry meets on Sundays from 6:00-7:30 at the Student Activity Center at 6295 W. Main St., Eau Claire.
MEET OUR STUDENT MINISTRIES STAFF
Adam Rentas
Lead Student Ministries Pastor
Javon Lue
Associate Student Ministries Pastor
Aaron Fee
Student Ministry Leader, Eau Claire Campus
Val Gehrke
Student Ministries Assistant
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