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!

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!

Find out more about our High School LifeGroups here.

THE 3 C’s (CONNECTIONS)

WE CARRY OUT OUR VISION THROUGH THE 3 C’S:

  • -Discipleship

    -Worship

    -Prayer

  • -Small group discipleship, discussion, and accountability

    -Fellowship and social activities/trips

    -Empowering students to serve other areas of Tidal Creek

  • -Missions

    -Evangelism

    -Outreach/Service

MINISTRY VALUES:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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IMPORTANT LINKS:

JOIN US AT FUGE CAMP THIS SUMMER!

Students who have completed grades 6-12 are invited to join us at Fuge Camp at North Greenville University in tigerville, SC on July 7-12!

Join us for a week full of activities, sports, music, Bible study, MEGA Relay, messages from speaker Brian Jennings, and worship led by Isaac Pittman!

Check out this promo video to get a taste of what Fuge will be like!

FAQ:

  • Fuge is a camp designed for middle school and high school students that is designed to take students out of their normal routine and place them into an environment that is focused on life-change through relationship with Christ!

    There are many elements of camp that students will experience - morning celebrations, recreation, Bible study in groups, track times (which students will be assigned based on their preferences), Mega Relay competition on the last day, and worship led by Isaac Pittman and the speaker Brian Jennings.

    We will be doing Centrifuge where students are divided into groups for recreation and Bible study based on age ranges by grade completed.

    2025 THEME: “INTO THE LIGHT”

    Ownership is a powerful thing. When something is yours, it becomes immediately more important to you than something that is not yours. At a point in your faith journey, you must step from a borrowed faith that may seem repetitive and flat into a full, vibrant faith that is your own. The source of our faith is Jesus, the true Light of the world. Once we have accepted salvation, we ignite our faith by living it out. We fuel our faith by growing in our relationship with Christ and living in relationship with a community of believers around us. Once we have experienced the Light, we must let it shine as we share it with others.  Join us for FUGE Camps 2025 as you seek to move into the Light and own your faith!

    “We no longer believe because of what you said, since we have heard for ourselves and know that this really is the Savior of the world.” 

    John 4:42

  • The total cost of camp is $400 ($75 deposit required at registration - due by Sunday, April 27th. Final Balance is due Sunday, June 22nd).

    There are several discounts that can be used to lower this cost! See the “What Discounts Are Available?” question in the FAQ.

    The cost covers transportation, camp programming, lodging, and meals while at camp. Students will need money for lunch on the way there and lunch on the way back, and it is recommended that they bring spending money for snacks, merch, etc.

    If cost is still an issue, please contact Pastor Josh at josh@tidalcreek.net so that we can explore possible options. (We never want money to be the reason students can’t attend).

  • Financial assistance is available through several ways:

    • CAMP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Students can participate in this program to lower their cost by $125 (which comes out to $275 per student, not including other discounts listed below).

      -This program includes the following requirements for students to fulfill:

      1. Completing a 30 Day Bible Reading Plan (Reading Plan will be available May 1st)

      2. Volunteering at our Children's Sports Camp this summer (June 4-7, 2025)

        (This scholarship program is made possible through the Rummage Sale Taking place this May, donations, the envelope fundraiser we will do in June, and some of our budgeted camp funds).

    • VOLUNTEER AT RUMMAGE SALE - Students can receive a $50 discount if they help serve at the Rummage Sale that Tidal Creek is hosting on Saturday, May 3 (8 AM-12 PM). The sale is being used to help raise funds for kids and students to attend camp this summer. 

      • We are requesting that AT LEAST ONE PARENT also sign up to serve with their kids as we cannot provide supervision. If this is an issue, please contact josh@tidalcreek.net.

      • Register to help with the rummage sale here. Be sure to register students as "Child/Youth Volunteer" and adults as your preferred selection.

    • EARLY-BIRD DISCOUNT - Register by Wednesday, April 2 for $25 off your final balance!

    • If you are in need of additional financial assistance, please contact josh@tidalcreek.net - we never want money to be the reason a student can’t attend camp!

  • REGISTRATION:

    Registration + a non-refundable $75 deposit are due by Sunday, April 27th.

    • EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! Register by Wednesday, April 2 for $25 off your final balance!!

    FINAL BALANCE:

    Total cost is $400 and the final balance is due Sunday, June 22nd. (This can be lowered through participation in our camp scholarship program and other discounts - see below).

    CAMP SCHOLARSHIP EADING PLAN:

    The reading plan for the Camp Scholarship Program is designed to be completed in 30 days and will be available on May 1. The plan needs to be completed and submitted by Sunday, July 6!

    FORMS:

    • 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.

    • Fuge Camp Waiver Form 

      • You will need to follow the link above and use 94164 as the REGISTRATION ID.

      • This year, you will also need include your child's track time preferences DURING the form signing process, so be sure to get their preferences before/during the form signing process. You can find a list of those here (tracks offered at NGU may vary).

      • You need to complete one for EACH student attending.

      • Visit this link for a video that will include step-by-step instructions on completing this waiver.

  • NO, our registration platform allows you to register multiple students in your household all at once!

    Register for Fuge Here.

  • Visit this link for a video that will include step-by-step instructions on completing this waiver (remember to use 94164 as the Registration ID.

    You can also follow these instructions:

    1. Click this link. (Or access from your registration confirmation online or the Church Center app)

    2. Use 94164 as the REGISTRATION ID

    3. Fill out the initial info it requests (including your student’s track time preferences)

    4. At the bottom, it gives you the option to send the actual form via 1) email, 2) phone, OR 3) fill out right there by clicking a checkbox that says "Check this box and Submit to get a link to sign the form now."

    5. After you click "Submit," it will either load the form (may have to wait briefly as it populates), or it'll send it to your email/phone number depending on which option you choose.

    6. Fill out the required fields, sign, and submit.

REGISTRATION DETAILS & FORMS:

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

  • Registration + a non-refundable $75 deposit are due by Sunday, April 27th.

    • **EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!** Register by Wednesday, April 2 for $25 off your final balance!!

  • Total cost is $400 and the final balance is due Sunday, June 22nd. (This can be lowered through participation in our camp scholarship program and other discounts - see the FAQ above!).

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE & Discounts

Financial Assistance to lower that cost is available through several ways, including an early-bird discount if you register by April 2, volunteering at our TCF Rummage Sale on May 3, and participating in our Camp Scholarship Program (which includes a Bible reading plan and volunteering at Sports Camp in June).

See the FAQ above for specific information! If you are in need of additional financial assistance, please contact josh@tidalcreek.net - we never want money to be the reason a student can’t attend camp!

REQUIRED FORMS

There are two required forms, and they are due on Sunday, June 22.

  • 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.

  • Fuge Camp Waiver Form 

    • You will need to follow the link above and use 94164 as the REGISTRATION ID.

    • This year, you will also need include your child's track time preferences DURING the form signing process, so be sure to get their preferences before/during the form signing process. You can find a list of those here (tracks offered at NGU may vary).

    • You need to complete one for EACH student attending.

    • Visit this link for a video that will include step-by-step instructions on completing this waiver.


Stay tuned for more info including THE TRIP SCHEDULE, PACKING LIST, DRESS CODE, camp RULES/EXPECTATIONS, AND MORE!

Register today, and we look forward to having an awesome camp experience this summer!


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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).

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    • 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!


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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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