Students

Fellowship Student Ministry (FSM) creates an environment where students are known and loved.

6th-12th graders are invited to join our primary FSM gathering on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30PM.

FSM at the Brentwood and Franklin campuses typically includes a large group, worship, biblical teaching, breakout time in small groups, and relational games.

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FSM Calendar

View this semester’s calendar here.

Throughout the Fall and Spring semesters, we host weekly gatherings at the Brentwood and Franklin campuses. We also gather for special events such as monthly on/off-campus “Big Wednesdays,” weekend camps and retreats, and other fun outings.

*Please note, during the summer (Middle of May–Beginning of August) we still gather, but on a semi-regular basis, due to our global mission trips. Summer events will be kept up to date on our all-church calendar here.

 

Where all 6th-12th grade students meet in the Worship Center together. These happen every other month, typically on the last Wednesday of the month.

Where individual 242 groups will get together off-campus for a night of fellowship and connecting with their group. These happen every other month, typically on the last Wednesday of the month.

Where students and leaders will spend a weekend at a retreat center for games, worship, teaching, and intentional small group time.

Once a semester, students have have opportunity to be baptized on a Wednesday night. Click here to learn more.

Using the adventure of the Yukon Gold rush, students will learn to recognize the traps of adolescence and will be equipped with Biblical tools to help them in avoiding these traps.

Franklin Campus uses TRU for 6th Grade as well.

242 Groups

FSM desires each of our students to experience an equipping community that allows them to wrestle with the truth of the gospel and how it impacts everyday life. We create space for our students to be courageously real and authentically known in relationships with others in what we call “242 Groups” (named after Acts 2:42). These small groups are open and available to all and led by 1-3 adult leaders, divided up by grade and gender.

They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (Acts 2:42)

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Mission Trips

FSM mission trips are a great opportunity for our students to live out our Fellowship mission of "becoming a community of people who follow Jesus with our whole heart and help others do the same."

Each year our middle school students have the opportunity to serve in Atlanta, GA, on a trip called Flannel Project and our high schoolers have the opportunity to serve in Guatemala, Peru, and Slovenia!

All mission trip teams will go through a 3 to 6 month training and support raising process in preparation for going to serve.

High School Students' Global Trip applications for 2024 trips are currently closed. The deadline for 7th and 8th Grade Students' Flannel Project applications is February 1, 2024. Click Here to apply!

For questions about the application process email Stephanie Todd at . View FAQ’s about the high school and middle school trips.

Trip leaders: Will Brown and Amy Moore

Dates: June 26-July 9, 2024
Location: Celje, Slovenia
Estimated Cost: $2800
Max # of students: 12

Apply for Slovenia

Slovenia is a European country of 2 million inhabitants with approximately 1,000 evangelical Christians. Our purpose is to show the love of Jesus by building relationships with Middle and High School students as we come alongside the ministries of an organization called Josiah Venture.

We use the tool of a relational ministry called Fusion, which is a music and arts camp to connect with Slovenes. At this camp, both Slovene and Fellowship students have the opportunity to learn different instruments, singing and other forms of creative arts. Please pray and consider in joining us as we link arms with native Slovenes to help students take a step towards faith in Christ. We are excited to serve Josiah Venture, of which our global partner, Andrej Lovše is the national leader.

Trip Leaders: Stephanie Todd and Kevin McKenna

Trip Dates: June 20-27, 2024
Location: Santiago, Guatemala
Estimated Cost: $2,850
Max # of students: 30

Apply for Guatemala

FSM will work with Orphan Outreach in supporting the communities of Cerro de Oro and Santiago around Lake Atitlan. We will lead a VBS style program at Paguacal Elementary and Middle schools. We will share the gospel with and build relationships with the students in the Santiago Higher Education program. We will also do home visits through community outreach to the Mayan population, sharing testimonies, praying for the families, and distributing food bags.

Our team will also get to be a part of projects and new home celebration days with the families in the community that are served by Homes for Homes, a ministry co-founded by Fellowship member Mike Smalling that helps build homes for families in developing countries.

Trip Leaders: Monty Spurgeon , Shelly Roberts , Mason Kelly and Lauren Ummel

Trip Dates: July 19-29, 2024
Location: Comas, Peru
Estimated Trip Cost: $2000
Max # of students: 30

Apply for Peru

The purpose of this trip is to work alongside our global partners in Comas, Peru, engaging in evangelism, service projects, and hosting a youth conference towards the end of our visit. We will collaborate with the local church and support the community by visiting orphanages, delivering food to families in need, and sharing our testimonies. Additionally, students will have the chance to experience a day in the life of a local resident. This unique opportunity allows students to immerse themselves in their world and see life from their viewpoint.

Trip Leaders: Shelly Roberts , Lauren Ummel , Will Brown  

Trip Dates: June 9-13, 2024
Location: Atlanta, GA
Estimated Trip Cost: $500
Max # of students: 45

On Flannel Project, we get to spend time together hosting a VBS style program for children who are residents of local apartment complexes in Atlanta, GA. Students also get the opportunity to visit a Catholic church and a Hindu temple to aid in their understand of how Christianity differs from other religions.

It also provides a way to connect with the families of different backgrounds, religions, and languages at the apartment complexes they visit each day. On top of that, we get to have a lot of fun! In the past we have been to the Atlanta Aquarium, World of Coke, a Braves game, Stone Mountain, Medieval Times, and more.

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Camps

Fellowship Student Ministry believes in the value of fun—creating an environment where students feel safe through shared experiences. We know life can be hard and feel heavy, and often it seems like there is no relief. That’s why FSM Camps and Retreats are designed to help students laugh, have fun, and be themselves with friends—all while digging deeper into God’s Word. We provide 3-4 camps throughout our calendar year for students to attend and hope that your student would join us in the fun of getting away!

Baptism

Baptism is one of the two ordinances instituted and commanded by Jesus for believers. It is an outward symbol of an inward life change and a celebration of becoming part of the body of Christ. Because we believe in the profession of faith, we require all students who desire to be baptized at Fellowship to meet with a staff member in order to determine their understanding and readiness.

Fellowship Student Ministry typically has two Wednesday Nights a year focused on baptism. Along with those Wednesday nights, students are welcome to be baptized in a baptism service on Sunday Morning, during a special all-church evening worship and prayer gathering, or in a smaller setting with family and friends. If you are interested in being baptized, fill out this form, and a staff person will contact you to set up a meeting!

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Upcoming Events

FSM Camp No Boys Allowed (6th-12th Grade Girls)

April 5, 2024 at 6:30 pm - April 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm

FSM Forge (6th-12th Grade Guy Students)

April 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm - April 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Flannel Project

June 9, 2024 at 7:00 am - June 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
242 Leaders

Serve with FSM

In 242 groups, leaders facilitate small group conversations with a group of 10-15 students after a large group teaching. This is where leaders get to foster a fun and safe community for the students to experience God and each other.

Volunteer Requirements:

  • A fellowship member or regular attender
  • Attend a volunteer training session
  • Complete our abuse prevention training
  • Sign off on our Policy and Procedures
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Wednesday Night Worship Hospitality

Fellowship Students

Staff

Monty Spurgeon

Associate Pastor of Family Ministry

Will Brown

Director of Student Ministry — Franklin Campus

Mason Kelly

Director of Student Ministry, High School—Brentwood Campus

Stephanie Todd

Director of Student Ministry, Women — Brentwood Campus

Shelly Roberts

Director of Middle School Student Ministry — Brentwood Campus

Lauren Ummel

Director of Student Ministry, Women — Franklin Campus

Chelsey McKenna

Operations Manager, Student Ministry