
Nathan Slonaker
Student Minister
Highland Student Ministry strives to be a place where students in grades 6-12 embrace a Kingdom Culture by following Jesus, experiencing true fellowship, and advancing His Kingdom.
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Each Sunday during the school year, all students in grades 6-12 will meet in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, worship, before MS splits into grade specific classrooms. Adult leaders will teach and engage the students with God’s Word.
Each Wednesday night, all students in grades 6-8 will gather in the Basement (MS Room between doors F & G, beneath the Chapel) for games, worship, teaching, and small groups. Small groups are led by trusted college students & young adult leaders who have a passion for God's Word and for discipleship.
These are monthly gatherings held on the last Monday, designed to create space for middle school students (grades 6-8) to go deeper in their faith through discussion, real-life questions, and intentional discipleship. The goal is to provide intimate discipleship outside the walls of a church—meeting in different homes each month—where students can ask hard questions, explore biblical truth, and learn how to live out their faith daily in a real and personal way. Text "KCN" to (833)265-1218 for more info on this month's meeting!
Middle School Survivor is BACK for the 2nd year! Outplay. Outwit. Outlast. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Join us for "Middle School Survivor", an epic night of challenges, team competitions, and non-stop fun! Students will be placed in tribes and battle their way through physical, mental, and strategic challenges, earning points to claim the ultimate title of Middle School Survivor Champions, along with hearing the gospel proclaimed, a powerful testimony, and singing songs of worship to the Lord. Encourage your student to invite friends!
Date: Friday, April 17th
Location: Highland
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $10 per student
Highland Student Ministry's summer camp, KAIROS, is this summer July 5th - 9th, for grades 6 - 12! KAIROS Student Camp is at Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX—just outside Marble Falls. Our hope for camp is an unforgettable week of worship, teaching, small groups, breakout sessions, and ridiculous amounts of fun. REGISTER FOR CAMP HERE!
Each Sunday morning, all students in grades 6-12 will gather in the Youth Room (1st floor Education Building) for announcements, Scripture reading, & worship, before splitting into multiple breakouts. Adult leaders, staff, and guest speakers will engage students in a number of different topics that operate on a 6-8 week rotation.
All students in grades 9-12 rally in the Youth Room! For the 2025-2026 School Year, we will study five Minor Prophets. Wednesday night rotates through the following formats: Midweek Gathering, where students will enjoy a large snack, fellowship, student-led worship, and Biblical teaching; Midweek Small Groups, where students will come together for worship and an opening activity before splitting into grade/gender-specific Small Groups; Midweek Hybrid, where students will gather for worship, Biblical teaching, and Small Groups.
Highland Student Ministry's summer camp, KAIROS, is this summer July 5th - 9th, for grades 6 - 12! KAIROS Student Camp is at Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX—just outside Marble Falls. Our hope for camp is an unforgettable week of worship, teaching, small groups, breakout sessions, and ridiculous amounts of fun. REGISTER FOR CAMP HERE!
We're going back to serve at B&B for our third summer! "Camp is a place to be love to others, be loved by others, and know you are beloved by God." Beloved & Beyond seeks to make sure the thousands of young people who have special needs can find a place where they feel they belong. And this year, we're serving at a later date – July 20-25, 2026. You can register at this LINK. Our students will have the opportunity to serve in 1 of 2 forms:
Our summer camp is this summer July 5th - 9th, for grades 6 - 12 (according to May 2026)!
KAIROS Student Camp is at Camp Buckner in Burnet, TX, just outside Marble Falls. Our hope for camp is an unforgettable week of worship, teaching, small groups, breakout sessions, and ridiculous amounts of fun. Put on by our Highland Staff, camp is designed to help students grow in their faith, build friendships, and experience God in a powerful way, all while creating lifelong memories. This year's speaker is Jay Sedwick, the College Minister at First Baptist Dallas!
When:
Sunday, July 5th - Thursday, July 9th.
Cost:
Early-bird price (Until May 31): $355.
Standard price (June 1-26): $385.
Scholarships:
If you would like to request a scholarship, please email your student's name, grade completed, and reason for the scholarship request to
.
Transportation:
We will bus students to and from camp!
REGISTER FOR CAMP HERE!
Please do not hesitate to reach out to
with any questions.
Middle School Survivor is BACK for the 2nd year! Outplay. Outwit. Outlast. Do you have what it takes to survive?
Join us for "Middle School Survivor", an epic night of challenges, team competitions, and non-stop fun! Students will be placed in tribes and battle their way through physical, mental, and strategic challenges, earning points to claim the ultimate title of Middle School Survivor Champions, along with hearing the gospel proclaimed, a powerful testimony, and singing songs of worship to the Lord. Encourage your student to invite friends!
Date: Friday, April 17th
Location: Highland
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $10 per student
This summer, we’re switching things up! Instead of doing a traditional “Youth Week” (a full week of events during the first week of summer), we’re spreading events throughout the entire summer. This gives more students the chance to be part of the fun and stay connected all summer long!
Check out the calendar below for upcoming events, save the dates, and stay tuned for more details and registration links coming soon!

We believe discipleship starts in the home. In a world constantly shaping how students think about identity, relationships, sex, and truth, our desire is to come alongside you with trusted, biblically grounded resources to help you lead those conversations with clarity and confidence. You are the primary voice in your student’s life, and it’s a privilege for us to support you as you point them toward Jesus in the everyday moments that matter most.

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