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Student Ministry

Buck Run’s Student Ministry exists to glorify God by discipling students through gospel-centered relationships and biblical teaching. We want students to be Christians who love God and live urgently on mission.

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About Our Student Ministry

In Mark 12:30 Jesus tells us the most important thing we can do in this life is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. At Buck Run, we want our students to graduate with hearts that are devoted to an ever-growing relationship with the Lord. We work to equip students to be sent out on mission, to carry this love to those who do not know God.

The Discipleship Pathway

To produce students who love God and live urgently on mission, we focus on developing gospel-centered relationships and on teaching from the word of God. We believe that students’ lives are transformed when they learn to study the Bible and are connected to godly Christians who walk through life with them.

Student Worship

On Sunday nights during the school year our students gather to worship together at 6:00 p.m. in the Student Room. This normally includes music, biblical teaching from Will, and time to hang out before and after. This evening is meant to give an age-appropriate worship experience that prepares students for a lifetime of corporate worship.

Connect

Students gather on Sunday mornings in the Student Room for Connect at 10:00. We have developed curriculum that uses both formal teaching and student involvement to create an engaging learning environment. Students learn and interact in peer groups guided by adult leaders. Our curriculum is always Bible-based but covers a wide range of topics meant to give students a well-rounded biblical worldview.

Discipleship Groups

D-Groups are small groups of students led by an adult who invests deeply in their discipleship. Groups meet weekly and their discussions are centered around our Bible Reading Plan and the corresponding One Notebook. D-Groups are a place for students to process the teachings of Scripture in gospel-centered relationships so that they know how to apply the word of God to their lives.

Life on Mission

We equip students to go out and do the work of ministry by showing them the mission in Scripture and then facilitating experiences for them to learn how to make disciples among their friends, in their communities, and around the world. We long to see former students scattered around the world making disciples who love the Lord as much as they do.

Our Team

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Will Morris

Executive Pastor

Will Morris

Executive Pastor

Will began serving at Buck Run in 2020. He leads our staff and oversees the administrative needs of the church. He also oversees Buck Run’s Missions efforts and is passionate about mobilizing our people. He and his wife, Abi, have two sons and a daughter.

Mak Carbaugh

Communications & Student Ministry Director

Neil Norris

Student Ministry Director

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Student Resources

Go deeper in God's Word with resources designed to help you study Scripture, understand sound doctrine, and grow in your faith.

Students Protection Policy

At Buck Run, we take seriously our responsibility to protect every child and student entrusted to our care. Our Child and Volunteer Protection Policy outlines the standards and practices we hold ourselves to in order to keep our ministries safe for kids, families, and volunteers alike.