rbcstudents

We heart 7th-12th graders.

Because of this, our mission is for students to know Christ and to make Him known. Period.

In living out our mission, we have sermons, worship, studies, events, mission projects and activities in place that we hope will draw students to choose Christ, to grow in Him and to share our Savior with others.

Sundays.

We have Bible study services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Senior high students have Small Groups in the Chapel at 9 a.m. and in the Ridgecrest Room at 10:30 a.m., while junior high students are in the Ridgecrest Room both hours.

Please click here to learn about Sunday morning worship services at Ridgecrest Baptist Church. To find other Small Groups for family, friends, neighbors and store clerks, please click here. 

Switch is Sunday evenings, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Ridgecrest Room. We use this time to expand our Bible study time. Twice a month, we have Switch House.  See our calendar for dates and times. 

Wednesdays. 

midweek is our Wednesday night worship and teaching time, from 6-7:30pm.  We meet in the FC.

Church to Go.
Are you going to be out of town one week?  Don't fret!  Check out Church to Go, the source for staying connected to all things rbcstudents.  We have a podcast, blogs, facebook,and much much more!
Visit the online home of rbcdevotions to find videos, music and other interactive goodies.

Tour.
Check out this video for a brief tour of our week-to-week services.
 

Meet and Greet

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Dr. Nate Bock, student pastor

Q: Why is it so necessary to you that teenagers know Christ?
A: This is the basic need of every human being, to have our sins forgiven and have a relationship with the God who created us. When teenagers accept Christ, the sky is the limit! They have so much life ahead of them, and God can do so much with their passions, energy and availability. Teenagers have so much potential when they follow Christ. I love to see that potential realized!

Q: Who kept you attending church when you were a teenager? How did that impact your decision for Christ?
A: My parents. They had me at church every time the doors were open. I was not a Christian when I was a teenager (although my parents thought I was), so I didn't think church had much value for me. God eventually "got hold" of my heart. If my parents had taken the approach that so many other parents take (ex. my son made a decision to follow Christ as a child, so he is saved. I don't have to push him to attend church as a teenager because he will be just fine), I would have never become a Christian. Yes, I walked down the isle and was baptized as a child, but I wasn't "saved" then. I didn't understand what it was all about, nor did the Holy Spirit come into my life at that point. It was after I graduated high school as a 17-year-old that I came to know Christ.

Q: Ultimate vacation? Limitless resources, of course.
A: It would have two parts. One part with my family at the beach in Destin, Florida. The second part would be just me backpacking through some amazingly rugged place.



Jessica Stone, student associate

Q: Why is teaching teenagers about Christ important to you?
A: Knowing Jesus is transformational; His love continually molds and shapes me. There isn’t a part of me that He doesn’t desire and pursue. I’m forever indebted to Him for the price that He paid and the grace and love that He freely extends to me. I so deeply desire to see teenagers know and follow Him, which is what makes teaching them about Jesus not just important but critical.

Q: Why is church beneficial for teenagers to learn about Jesus?
A: The church ought to be the most accurate representation and extension of Jesus, whereby we effectively love, teach truth, administer grace and share life as a community of believers. Is there a better place to encounter Christ and grow in relationship with Him?

Q: Ultimate benefit concert? Limitless resources of course.
A: Celine Dion, Josh Groban, The Swell Season. In Paris. Benefiting students with special needs. All attendees — yes ALL — would fly first class, receive spa treatment, enjoy a personal shopping day, and be granted backstage passes to meet the performers.



James Copeland, student associate

Q: What drives you in teaching teenagers how to worship Jesus?
A: I love to see teenagers worshiping God, but it is more than just songs. I love to see teenagers make worship a lifestyle and grasp that worship is something that can permeate every part of a life. I desire to teach students that true worship will change the way we talk, think and act and that true worship will shape us into faithful followers of Jesus. I love to see that happen in students!


Q: Why should worship at church be a priority for teenagers? How does worship at church increase your love for Jesus?
A: Our times of worship at church give us a very practical way to connect with God alongside other believers. Those times of connecting with God can then spill over into the rest of our lives. For me, worship at church is a way to express my love for Jesus, as well as pour out my heart to Him.

Q: Ultimate mode of transportation? Limitless resources, of course.
A: Definitely a jet pack. You could fly anywhere at anytime, and you could land wherever you needed to.