Summer Nights Kick-off

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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

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

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.

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Leader Application

Fill out the form to get started.

Required reading

Family Ministry Safety Manual

Required for all leaders and volunteers.

Resources

May Leader Material

This month's curriculum and leader notes.

What's coming up

Upcoming Events

Summer Nights Kick-off

May 27, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Summer Nights Kick-Off

Our Student Ministry will kick-off summer nights on May 27th, 2026! This event will be for middle school and high school students and student ministry leaders.

Join us again for "Cowabunga at Gladecove" This is the ultimate Summer Nights kickoff pool event hosted by the Glade Student Ministry! On May 27th from 7 to 9:30 PM, we’ve exclusively reserved the outdoor pool at the Jimmy Floyd Family Center for a fun-filled evening of swimming, games, and summer vibes.

The night will include activities:

Big splash contest
Sharks and minnows
Limbo
Pool Relay Races
Fruit. Carving. Contest. That's all we're saying. If you know, you know. If you don't know... you're not ready.

Location: Jimmy Floyd Family Center (511 N Castle Heights Ave, Lebanon, TN)
Time: 7-9:30pm
Cost: $10

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Don’t miss this chance to make a splash and kick off summer with your friends!

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Middle School