OUR VISION:
We want to see students become fully devoted disciples of Christ.
WHAT IS IGNITE?
IGNITE Student Ministry is where teens can connect with God and each other and grow in their discipleship journey. 6th - 12th grade students come together each week for a fun and engaging small group discussion, Biblical teaching from Pastor Josh or one of our other leaders, games, worship, and more!
WHEN DOES IGNITE MEET?
IGNITE meets on Wednesday nights during the school year from 7 - 8:30pm. Doors open at 6:30 for hangout time, snacks, and occasionally a meal, so students are encouraged to arrive early!
IGNITE WILL RELAUNCH ON JANUARY 15, 2025!
ARE THERE LIFEGROUPS FOR STUDENTS?
In addition to our Wednesday night small group discussion time, we have LifeGroups for high school guys and high school girls that meet on Sunday nights during the school year from 6-8 PM!
THE 3 C’s (CONNECTIONS)
WE CARRY OUT OUR VISION THROUGH THE 3 C’S:
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-Discipleship
-Worship
-Prayer
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-Small group discipleship, discussion, and accountability
-Fellowship and social activities/trips
-Empowering students to serve other areas of Tidal Creek
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-Missions
-Evangelism
-Outreach/Service
MINISTRY VALUES:
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We don’t merely want behavior modification; we want everything we do to be centered on the gospel as revealed in Scripture. We want to call students to respond to the gospel in faith and repentance, and engage them in three ways: head, heart, and hands. For students who have put their faith in Christ, we seek to train and equip them to grow in their faith and be ambassadors for Christ.
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Students crave community, and the gospel provides that community. We believe that the primary way believers are discipled is in the context of relationships, and we want to nurture that by providing contexts for students to grow in intentional relationships with one another and leaders while also seeking to welcome newcomers into the fold.
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As long as students live at home in a Christian household, their parents play an invaluable role in their discipleship and our ministry cannot, and should not, replace that role; therefore, we aim to serve the family as a whole by involving, resourcing, encouraging, and partnering with parents.
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As a ministry, we aim to prepare students for when they leave the home, and a big part of this is their relationship with Christ’s bride. As such, we aim to provide ways for students to prepare for, and participate in, membership, giving, and service in the local church.
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We aim to make disciples who then go and make disciples. All believers are called to make disciples, and we want to nurture that in our students and encourage and equip them to fulfill their role in God’s mission, even now.
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JOIN US for our winter retreat!
Students who have completed grades 6-12 are invited to join us for our winter retreat at snowbird wilderness outfitters in andrews, NC on february 14-17, 2025.
Join us for a (longer!) weekend full of activities, worship, recreation, Bible study, small groups, and more!
FAQ:
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NEW! With the LIFT Tour retiring this year, we will be doing something brand new to us! We will be attending the WinterSWO Conference at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters (SWO) in Andrews, NC from February 14-17, 2025.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Get ready for a weekend of solid biblical teaching, Gospel-focused worship, high-adventure recreation, and small groups, all designed to fuel the faith of our students and to encourage them to keep pursuing Jesus in their lives!
LONGER RETREAT: With this weekend being a long holiday weekend, and most of our students will actually have part of that week off, this is going to be a 4-day retreat instead of 3, meaning we will leave Friday, February 14 and return Monday, February 17 for an extra day compared to what we are usually able to do!
THEME: Our theme for WinterSWO 2025 is titled "To Live Is Christ," which is derived from Philippians 1:21: "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Paul’s message to the church was simple — "as long as I am alive, I am going to make it my ambition to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and if the Lord takes me home, I get to be with him in glory." We are going to spend our time studying Paul’s life and his letter to the church at Philippi to better understand how to live our lives for Christ.
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The total cost for the Winter Retreat is $225* which includes the WinterSWO conference, recreation, lodging, transportation, and most meals.
A non-refundable deposit of $75 is due at the time of registration to secure your preteen/teen’s spot on the retreat.
*NOTE: Total cost goes up to $250 after December 25, so be sure to register with your deposit before Christmas to secure the $225 rate!
If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact me at josh@tidalcreek.net - we never want money to be the reason a student can’t attend our Winter Retreat!
Students will need spending money for a fast food meal on the way back home, and anything optional while on the trip (e.g. snacks at travel stops or the snack shop at the retreat, Snowbird merch, etc.).
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Snowbird offers many recreation options, including a 3-man swing, zip line, climbing tower, paintball, aerial park (high-ropes course), archery tag, basketball court, and more! There will be more low-key options as well for those who would rather not participate in the adventure activities.
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Registration with $75 deposit is due on Wednesday, January 8.
Forms are also due on Wednesday, January 8.
Ignite/Tidal Creek Activity Consent Form(only if you haven’t completed it for the 2024-2025 school year yet)
SWO Forms (You will need to use that link and create an account with SWO to complete the forms - Medical History & any Terms and Conditions).
Visit this link for instructions with screenshots on how to complete these steps and how to sign for more than one student.
If you have browser issues when you fill out the forms, try completing the process on your browser's incognito mode.
Final balance is due on Wednesday, February 5.
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NO, our registration platform allows you to register multiple students in your household all at once!
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Ignite/Tidal Creek Activity Consent Form (only if you haven’t completed it for the 2024-2025 school year yet)
For this form, you can fill out one online form even if you are filling it out for multiple students in your household.
SWO Forms (You will need to use that link and create an account with SWO to complete the forms - Medical History & any Terms and Conditions).
Visit this link for instructions with screenshots on 1) how to complete these steps and 2) how to sign for more than one student.
If you have browser issues when you fill out the forms, try completing the process on your browser's incognito mode.
Forms are due on Wednesday, January 8.
REGISTRATION DETAILS & FORMS:
REGISTRATION with $75 deposit is due on Wednesday, January 8.
Total Cost is $225* (if you register by December 25) — Final balance is due on Wednesday, February 5.
*NOTE: Total cost goes up to $250 after December 25, so be sure to register with your deposit before Christmas to secure the $225 rate!
REQUIRED FORMS are also due on Wednesday, January 8
See the FAQ above for instructions on filling our the required forms.
More details coming soon!!
We can’t wait for the winter retreat, and we look forward to seeing you there!
IMPORTANT LINKS:
Interested in donating to help our students attend THE WINTER RETREAT?
Stay in the loop and get text messages from Ignite!
We will share announcements, reminders, and more! And we have 2 different groups - one for students and one for parents. (The info sent is generally the same but will sometimes be tailored to that group).
How to subscribe:
Scan the appropriate QR code above and tap send to send the message
OR text the keyword parent or student to +1 (833) 232-3606
When you get a response, reply with your first and last name, and that’s it!
For more information, contact Pastor Josh at josh@tidalcreek.net
or text Your question to the number above!
EVENTS
CHECK OUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS WITH IGNITE!
WHAT IS THE SERVANT LEADER TEAM?
The Student Servant Leader Team is a leadership and service opportunity for students who are actively pursuing their relationship with God and seeking to serve our church intentionally through our student ministry. This is for students who are looking to go deeper and serve in an intentional way alongside other students and leaders!
To find out more and/or if you’re ready to APPLY to join the team, visit this link:
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