STUDENT MINISTRIES

What do we do?

ICS Student Ministries exist to teach the story of Christ, model the character of Christ, and present the invitation of Christ by:

  • Working alongside the teachers and staff to provide an environment and opportunities for students to know Christ and grow in spiritual maturity.

  • Providing a safe place for students to understand Christ through the Bible and personal testimonies in regular activities, periodic events, and ongoing Christian community.

  • Equipping students to be leaders in their community and among their peers.

In the ICS Secondary, this is most often reflected through the following programs:

  • Chapel is a weekly gathering of students and teachers to be encouraged, grow in community, and be exposed to biblical truth within the context of our diverse student body.  In High School, Chapel is followed by Homeroom where students participate in discussions and activities related to the topic presented in Chapel.

  • “Truth, Temptation, and Transformation” (better known as “TTT”) is a week where we answer many of the sensitive questions that our students are internally asking but are not answered within the academic structure of our school.  These questions most often cover topics of dating, relationships, mental health, and other concerns noticed by our parents and the ICS community.  Sessions are age and grade-appropriate, discussion-based, and presented with clear paths to find help if needed.

  • LifeGroups provide opportunities for students to have a safe place with a trusted adult and to discuss life from a Christian worldview.  LifeGroups generally meet on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:30 p.m., while other school activities are paused to allow all students to participate without conflicts.

  • ICS Secondary Student Ministries offer events on most Fridays after school (Middle School is most often in the afternoon while High School is from 5-8 pm).  Events range from Friday Night Fellowships, where students learn about relevant topics from a biblical perspective, to nights focused on worship and prayer.  Other fun-based events are also provided throughout the year with the purpose of fellowship within our ICS secondary community.

  • Many of the ICS Student Ministry events are student-run under the leadership of the ICS Student Ministry Coordinators.  High school events are run by the “Serve Team,” composed of 11th and 12th-grade Christian students who demonstrate a Christ-like desire to serve their classmates.  Applications for the “Serve Team” are taken in April each school year.

  • Annually, all secondary students are invited to participate in our weekend Eagles Camp (high school) and Ignite Camp (middle school) away from the school campus.  These are fun events that build community among classmates and their teachers as well as provide opportunities to discuss themes presented in Chapel more deeply.