Northwoods Middle School
A fun and engaging environment for preteens on their spiritual journey.
At Northwoods Middle School, students will interact in zany team games, awesome worship, and learn from inspirational speakers. Following the fun and excitement, we move into relevant small groups where students are challenged to make good choices and live a life that reflects their walk with Christ.
Northwoods Middle School meets every Sunday on the Peoria Campus for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
All Northwoods Students are invited to Converge, an event that happens Wednesday nights at 6pm on the Peoria Campus for students in grades 6–12.
Engaging Worship
We provide an atmosphere for students to encounter Jesus though worship. We play songs that they would hear in the main service and songs they might hear on the radio. All music that is played in Northwoods Middle School is clean, positive, and uplifting.
Relevant Teaching
We want students to grow deeper in their faith! We provide an opportunity for students to understand who Jesus is and how He lived His life. Students can walk away from services owning their faith and equipped to encounter Jesus on a daily basis.
Interactive Games
Students love to have fun! Northwoods Middle School provides large group activities for students that are highly interactive and engaging. We choose games that students will be familiar with, whether from gym class or playing at recess. We make sure that each student has an opportunity to play and be involved!
Inviting Groups
Students have a lot of questions. During our group time, we divide into smaller groups and give students time to ask questions to our volunteers and understand how God works. This helps students engage with leaders who will provide them with Biblical answers.
Engaging Worship
We provide an atmosphere for students to encounter Jesus though worship. We play songs that they would hear in the main service and songs they might hear on the radio. All music that is played in Northwoods Middle School is clean, positive, and uplifting.
Relevant Teaching
We want students to grow deeper in their faith! We provide an opportunity for students to understand who Jesus is and how He lived His life. Students can walk away from services owning their faith and equipped to encounter Jesus on a daily basis.
Interactive Games
Students love to have fun! Northwoods Middle School provides large group activities for students that are highly interactive and engaging. We choose games that students will be familiar with, whether from gym class or playing at recess. We make sure that each student has an opportunity to play and be involved!
Inviting Groups
Students have a lot of questions. During our group time, we divide into smaller groups and give students time to ask questions to our volunteers and understand how God works. This helps students engage with leaders who will provide them with Biblical answers.

