Whoever you are, wherever you're from, you are welcome here.
We’re more than a youth group—we’re a community of students, parents and leaders, who are passionate about serving God, helping others, and making a difference in peoples lives!
About Us
Our Youth Ministry is built on three core pillars: Being in the Word, Serving our Community, and Growing in Fellowship. Through these, we seek to equip young people to know Christ deeply, live out their faith boldly, and build lasting connections with one another. We offer opportunities for Middle School (6–8th grade), High School (9–12th grade), and Young Adults (18–24) to gather, learn, and grow. Our students represent more than 19 high schools and countless middle schools, making our ministry a diverse community united by Christ. Throughout the year, we participate in retreats, service projects, and special events that strengthen faith, develop leadership, and create space for faith-filled friendships. Whether diving into Scripture, serving neighbors in need, or sharing life together, youth at St. Stephens are encouraged to make their faith their own and shine the light of Christ in the world.
Youth News
Sunday Morning LifeGroup
9:15 AM | Youth House
What’s Happening:
- 10/3 | 6:00–10:30 PM Lake Hickory Haunts
Who’s brave enough to go first? We’re heading out for a night of haunted attractions, ridiculous reactions, and plenty of laughs. Bring a friend and find out who’s fearless—and who’s hiding behind everyone else! Click the button below to get details & sign up. - 10/11 | 12:00–3:00 PM Mall Rats
Calling all middle schoolers! Join us as we kick things off at The Youth House with lunch and continue our Fruit of the Spirit discussion. Then we’re heading to the mall to hang out and have some fun. - 10/11 | 5:00–8:00 PM Feast Mode
High School Only. We’ll kick off the night at the Youth House with a devotion from our Fruit of the Spirit series, then head out for a nice dinner and time together. Come hungry and get ready to switch FEAST MODE: ON! - 10/18 | 12:00–3:00 PM Kickball Classic: Youth vs. Parents
The rivalry is BACK. Stick around after service for our Fall Festival, cookout, and the ultimate showdown - Youth vs. Parents! The Parents have the trophy. The Youth want it back. Bragging rights are on the line. - 10/24 | 4:30–11:30 PM Scarowinds
When the sun goes down, the screams begin! Take on coasters, haunted attractions, and scares around every corner with your crew. Think you’re brave enough? Click the button below to get details & sign up. - 11/20-11/22 | High School Gathering: Made in His Image
Get ready for a weekend of worship, friends, fun, and God’s Word! We’ll dive into what it means to be Made in His Image and discover who God says we are and how He calls us to live. Click the button below to get details & sign up.
Youth Director
Looking to serve?
Check out a few of the ways you can help in Youth Ministry below:
- Lead a devotional topic
- Help with Sunday morning small groups
- Prepare meals for events
- Lead a game or activity
- Pray for our students
- Purchase items from our Amazon list
Confirmation
Confirmation is part of a lifelong journey of faith, where students grow in confidence, competence, and conviction as faithful followers for life. Confirmands are even given the privilege of publicly confessing and confirming their baptismal faith and identity as a child of God before the congregation.
If you are seeking more about how and when to embark on this journey of confirmation, check out our “Confirmation” page by clicking the LEARN MORE button below.
If you are seeking more about how and when to embark on this journey of confirmation, check out our “Confirmation” page by clicking the LEARN MORE button below.
