For Students to follow Jesus


Helping students build foundations for lifelong discipleship

Showing middle and high school students how to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and faith by creating a welcoming environment where every student can find

meaningful relationships, be equipped to pursue truth personally, and be challenged to do Kingdom Work.

Youth Programs

Youth Group 2.0
When: Wednesdays
Time: 2:20pm - 3:15pm
For: 6th - 12th Graders

Students seeking deeper discipleship and leadership development, who are ready to take initiative and lead themselves. You are invited to apply!

Youth Group 2.0 →
Wednesday Nights for Junior School
Time: 6:15pm - 7:30 pm

We aim to build friendships and grow together by practicing and applying God’s truth through small groups, teaching and worship.

Wednesday Nights for High School
Time: 7:15pm - 8:30 pm

We aim to build friendships and grow together by practicing and applying God’s truth through small groups, teaching and worship.

Sunday Mornings
Time: 9:00am or 10:30am 

We encourage students to attend a worship gathering with family or friends and even consider serving during the other gathering.

Stay Connected

The Student Ministry communicates with parents and students primarily through SportsYou, keeping everyone updated on schedule changes and Kingdom Work opportunities. You can access SportsYou online or through the mobile app using the access code: 9H48-HCV7.

CIY MIX 2025
Built for 5th-7th Graders brains, hearts and bodies.

MIX is a 4-day summer event. The Gospel is taught in ways students can understand, small group discussions are a priority and fun is always part of the experience.

CIY MIX →
CIY MOVE 2025
For: 8th-12th Graders

With over 2,000 others at UNL, students experience powerful worship, inspiring speakers, dynamic production and are challenged to pursue Kingdom Work and follow Jesus more closely.

CIY MOVE →
CIY ENGAGE 2025: HONDURAS MISSION TRIP
For: An opportunity for 7 students

From June 7–14, we will serve in Tegucigalpa and rural villages in the surrounding mountains.

HONDURAS TRIP →