Glade Students

Middle School

Partnering with families to make disciples who live on mission, wherever God may lead them.

New here?

You're welcome here

We love having new students come hang out with Glade Students. Whether you join us on a Sunday morning or a Wednesday evening, we'll make introductions and help you connect with other students and leaders. Come ready to study the Word of God and be part of what God is doing here.

Find us in The District

That's down the hallway at the opposite end from the Worship Center. Want to plan ahead? Email David and he'll make sure your first visit is a great one.

Email David to plan your visit

When we gather

Meeting Times

Both gatherings are held in The District, down the hallway at the opposite end from the Worship Center.

Sunday Mornings

9:15 – 10:30

We start with a group rally, then break into grade-level small groups of boys and girls, a time for students to build deep relationships, share life together, dive into Scripture, and pray.

The District

Wednesday Evenings

6:30 – 7:30

Hang-out time starts at 5:30 PM, then at 6:30 students head into The District for worship, relevant preaching, and real connection. Stick around after, there's usually something fun planned too.

The District
 

What we study: The Gospel Project

A Christ-centered, chronological Bible study that walks students through the full storyline of Scripture, Genesis to Revelation, over three years. Students discover how Christ connects every part of the Bible and what the gospel means for everyday life.

Your director

Meet David Watkins

David Watkins

David Watkins

Middle School Director

David has been on staff since February 2022 and a member of The Glade since 2009. With over 20 years of experience working with students, he loves middle schoolers and builds relationships with them on campus and on their own turf. He's always ready to share the good news of Jesus Christ, and to lead an incredible team of leaders who are deeply committed to walking alongside students as they grow in their faith.

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Discipleship

Discipleship

These groups exist to glorify God through the discipleship of our sons by modeling discipleship ourselves. Fathers and mentors do life together, grow together, and pour into the next generation, the way it was always meant to work.

Learn more Father-Son Discipleship Groups

Get involved

Serve as a Leader

Our ministry runs on volunteers who show up week after week to invest in students. If God is stirring something in you, start here.

What's coming up

Upcoming Events

Midweek at The Glade

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Wednesday nights are for going deeper. Whether you're just starting to explore your faith or you've been walking with Jesus for years, there's a place for you here.

Adults can choose from a variety of courses designed to spark meaningful conversations and dig into Scripture together. Students gather for worship and community in a space made just for them. And preschool and kids? They've got their own worship and learning experience too.

Whatever your age or stage, there's something for everyone on Wednesday nights. Come as you are and leave more rooted in the Word and connected to your people.


Adult Classes

Grow deeper in Scripture, community, and faith. There's a place here for where you are right now.

Systematic Theology

Eddie Ross

Explore the core doctrines of the Christian faith through Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology, tracing what Scripture teaches about God, salvation, the church, and the Christian life. This class helps connect biblical truth to everyday faith so you can understand what you believe and why it matters. This is an ongoing three-year study now in its second year, and you're welcome to jump in at any point.

Biblical Doctrine

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands II

Erica Pearson

Discover how God uses ordinary people as instruments of His grace in the lives of others through Paul Tripp's Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands. This is the second session of the class, continuing for those who took part one this spring, and explores practical, biblical ways to love, encourage, and speak truth into one another's lives as part of everyday discipleship.

Discipleship

Friends & Sisters

Ramona Moore

Build meaningful, Christ-centered friendships through the Friends and Sisters Bible study from Lifeway Women. Together we'll explore what Scripture teaches about loving, honoring, supporting, and investing in one another as women growing in the family of faith. 

Women's Study

At His Feet

Debbie davidson

For women who desire to grow in faith through prayer, fellowship, and Scripture. Each gathering will focus on the life and story of a different woman in the Bible and what we can learn from her walk with God.

Women's study

Learn. Live. Lead

Mark satterfield & Michael Eubanks

Discover how The Glade helps people follow Jesus through learning Scripture, living it out, and leading others. This gathering is designed for key leaders, group leaders, and potential group leaders who want to better understand our approach to discipleship and their role in helping others grow.

Discipleship & leadership

MomLife

Joy Mercer

Build meaningful friendships and grow in your faith alongside other moms through MomLife, a gospel-centered gathering designed for moms in every stage of motherhood. Through teaching, conversation, and community, this class encourages moms to support one another and pursue Christ together in the everyday joys and challenges of family life.

Moms

GriefShare

Wendy McGee & Lynell O'Reel

Find comfort, understanding, and hope alongside others who are navigating loss through GriefShare. This Christ-centered support group provides biblical guidance and practical tools to help you process grief and move forward with hope.

BEGINS AT 6:00PM

Support & Care

Financial Peace University

Rick Prall

A practical, biblical approach to money management covering budgeting, debt payoff, and saving, based on Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University curriculum. Join to build a plan for lasting financial freedom alongside others in the church.

Finances

English as a Second Language

Hillary Savley

Learn practical, conversational English in a relaxed, welcoming setting designed for non-native speakers at any skill level. This class builds language skills and friendships across the cultures represented in our church family.

Language & Culture

Spanish as a Second Language

Esteban & Jessica Brown

Learn conversational Spanish in a relaxed, community-focused setting. Whether you're brand new to the language or brushing up on the basics, this class is a great way to grow a practical skill while building relationships across the cultures represented in our church family.

Language & Culture

Students

High School — Hangout begins at 6:00 PM. Programming begins at 6:30 PM in the Student Life Center.

Middle School — Hangout begins at 6:00 PM. Programming begins at 6:30 PM in The District (Middle School Room).


Children

Children's programming begins at 6:30 PM in the Children's Wing. Check-in opens at 6:15 PM.

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