Illuminate the Way Youth Group
Grades 7-12
Illuminate the Way is the youth group of Life Church, created for teens in grades 7–12. We gather each Sunday afternoon to build friendships, grow in faith, and explore life’s big questions together.
Schedule
Our desire is to create a safe, welcoming environment where teens can learn, grow, and practice Christ-like discipleship in community. Whether you are unsure, seeking, or already on a faith journey, you are welcome here.
Illuminate the Way is led by Pastor Scotty MacPherson alongside a dedicated team of caring adult leaders who are committed to walking with teens as they grow in faith and life.
Come and see—we’d love to meet you!
Schedule
- 12:00–2:00 PM – Hangout time with lunch provided
- 2:00–4:00 PM – Games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion
Our desire is to create a safe, welcoming environment where teens can learn, grow, and practice Christ-like discipleship in community. Whether you are unsure, seeking, or already on a faith journey, you are welcome here.
Illuminate the Way is led by Pastor Scotty MacPherson alongside a dedicated team of caring adult leaders who are committed to walking with teens as they grow in faith and life.
Come and see—we’d love to meet you!
Sunday Morning Grow Groups
Grow Groups are available for all ages on Sunday mornings from 9:45–10:45 AM. These groups are designed to foster biblical understanding, theological reflection, and meaningful community connection.
For teenagers in grades 7–12, Grow Groups are divided into a Girls Grow Group and a Boys Grow Group, providing age-appropriate spaces for teaching, discussion, and relationship-building. These groups encourage teens to engage Scripture thoughtfully while learning how faith shapes everyday life.
For teenagers in grades 7–12, Grow Groups are divided into a Girls Grow Group and a Boys Grow Group, providing age-appropriate spaces for teaching, discussion, and relationship-building. These groups encourage teens to engage Scripture thoughtfully while learning how faith shapes everyday life.
Teen Girls Grow Group
The Girls Grow Group is led by Pastor Michelle Matteson and Terri Ward. This group explores topics that are essential to living as faithful Christians in a complex and broken world.
Through conversation, teaching, and shared experiences, leaders model strength, humility, and compassion—creating a safe and encouraging space for discipleship, growth, and authentic connection among the young women of our church.
Through conversation, teaching, and shared experiences, leaders model strength, humility, and compassion—creating a safe and encouraging space for discipleship, growth, and authentic connection among the young women of our church.
Teen Boys Grow Group
The Boys Grow Group is led by Pastor Scotty MacPherson and Michael Demianenko. The group is currently working through Faith for Life, a study produced by Foundry Publishing.
Each lesson centers on a passage of Scripture and connects biblical teaching to real-life application through meaningful discussion. This group encourages young men to grow in faith, character, and confidence as they learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life.
Each lesson centers on a passage of Scripture and connects biblical teaching to real-life application through meaningful discussion. This group encourages young men to grow in faith, character, and confidence as they learn what it means to follow Christ in everyday life.
