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We want to partner with parents to create opportunities for students to develop relationships with new friends and dive deeper into the purpose God has for them as a Spirit-led follower, intentional friend, humble guide, and force for good. Check out these upcoming events that encourage our students to do just that. 
New events are always being added. Be sure to check back frequently. 

<h3><a href="https://longhollow.com/girls-weekend-2024-a-weekend-retreat-for-middle-school-and-high-school-girls" target="_blank">Girls' Weekend</a></h3>
Girls’ Weekend will create a space where Middle and High School girls can unplug from everyday life and refocus on what is truly important. By retreating to <a href="https://deerrun.camp/" target="_blank">Deer Run Camp</a> in Thompson Station, Tennessee, on Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20, we’ll create space to focus on our theme of, “Hope Changes Everything.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 reminds us that Jesus is our living hope, and hope changes both our eternity and how we live today. Throughout the weekend, they’ll experience large group worship, creative breakouts, and fun activities. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
<a href="https://my.longhollow.com/Registration/girlsweekend-oct2024" class="btn" target="_blank">Register</a> 
<h3><a href="https://longhollow.com/guys-weekend-2024-a-weekend-retreat-for-middle-school-and-high-school-guys" target="_blank">Guys' Weekend</a></h3>
Guys’ Weekend will create a space where Middle School and High School guys can unplug from everyday life and refocus on what is truly important. Guys will be challenged to learn more about and focus on spiritual disciplines in their own lives. Throughout the retreat at <a href="https://valleyviewcamp.com/" target="_blank">Valley View Camp</a> in Greenbrier, Tennessee, on Friday, October 18 - Sunday, October 20, 2024, they’ll experience large group worship, intentional breakouts, and fun activities. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
<a href="https://my.longhollow.com/Registration/guysweekend-oct2024" class="btn" target="_blank">Register</a> 
If you have questions or need more information, feel free to contact us at <a href="mailto:students@longhollow.com" target="_blank">students@longhollow.com</a>. 
To see events for LH Kids, check out the <a href="https://longhollow.com/lhkidseventpage" target="_blank">LH Kids Events Page</a>.

We want to partner with parents to create opportunities for students to develop relationships with new friends and dive deeper into the purpose God has for them as a Spirit-led follower, intentional friend, humble guide, and force for good. Check out these upcoming events that encourage our students to do just that.

LH Students Events

Wednesday nights are the perfect place for students in grades 6-12 to experience Long Hollow for the first time and have the opportunity to continuously grow in their faith. It’s an environment where all students are welcome and valued, allowing them to have fun with friends, meet new people, invite others to join, worship together, and hear truth from God’s Word. 

Middle School and High School meet in the Student Building in separate services. It’s the perfect opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to check out the Student Ministry for the first time.

<h3>Schedule:</h3>

We meet every Wednesday during the school year except holiday breaks. Summer dates are published each year and vary depending on holidays and Student Camp.
6:20PM Doors open 
6:30PM Services begin 
7:30PM Services end 
Pick up by 8:30PM

<h3>Student Sensory Room</h3>
Students in grades 6 - 12 with special needs who attend the CDC classroom at school and/or benefit from less noise, fewer people, and/or a shorter/simplified lesson are invited to register to attend our Student Sensory Room.

Check in is from 6:15 - 6:30PM. Programming begins at 6:30 and pick up is at 7:30PM. 

Register below, or for more information, contact Macie Brown at 615-498-1701 or <a href="mailto:macie.brown@longhollow.com" target="_blank">macie.brown@longhollow.com</a>. 

<a href="https://my.longhollow.com/Registration/wednightstudentsensoryroom-fall2024" target="_blank" class="btn">Register for the Student Sensory Room</a>

If you have questions or need more information, email us at <a href="mailto:students@longhollow.com" target="_blank">students@longhollow.com</a>.

Wednesday nights are the perfect place for students in grades 6-12 to experience Long Hollow for the first time and have the opportunity to continuously grow in their faith.

Wednesday Nights - Midweek Student Service

As a student ministry, our goal on Sunday mornings is to not only gather together in community through Life Groups, but also teach students how to be obedient Christ followers. Throughout the Bible, there is a theme of God calling His people to obedience through the reading, studying, and practice of His Word. James 1:22 says, "But be doers of the word, and not hearers only," meaning it does the believer no good to merely read God's commands without putting them into practice. Life Groups is a place where students not only learn to study Scripture, but practice it in their lives. 

Life Groups are split by grade and gender, led by an adult, and nurture an environment of biblical community with the goal of encountering Christ and His word, learning to practically apply it every day.

We are excited to offer Life Groups at the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. service hours to provide families flexibility in their busy schedules. If your Middle or High school student is desiring to attend Life Groups, join us at one of these times in the Student Building.

If you have questions or need more information, contact Sheph Leonard for Middle School at <a href="mailto:sheph.leonard@longhollow.com" target="_blank">sheph.leonard@longhollow.com</a>, or Grant Allen for High School at <a href="mailto:grant.allen@longhollow.com" target="_blank">grant.allen@longhollow.com</a>.

One of the best way for students to grow with others is to join a student Life Group on a regular basis.

Student Life Groups - Sunday Mornings

<h4>Websites</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://theparentcue.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Parent Cue</a></li>
<li><a href="https://growingleaders.com/blog/category/parenting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Growing Leaders</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cpyu.org/" target="_blank">Center for Parent/Youth Understanding</a></li>
</ul>

<h4>Podcasts</h4><ul>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focus-on-parenting-podcast/id261059112" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Focus on the Family: Parenting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-at-home/id1185660348" target="_blank">Famous at Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pardon-the-mess-with-cynthia-yanof/id1424241361" target="_blank">Pardon the Mess</a></li>
</ul>

<h4>Books</h4><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Gospel-Principles-Radically-Change/dp/1433551934/ref=sr_1_3?crid=Z0MWC7VYSSE7&amp;dchild=1&amp;keywords=parenting+14+gospel+principles+by+paul+david+tripp&amp;qid=1597869984&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=parenting+14+gospel+%2Cstripbooks%2C179&amp;sr=1-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Power-Praying%C2%AE-Parent-Stormie-Omartian/dp/0736957677/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=the+power+of+a+praying+parent&amp;qid=1597870030&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Power of a Praying Parent</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Circles-around-Your-Children/dp/0310325501" target="_blank">Praying Circles Around Your Children</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/write-it-on-their-hearts-P008018454?CMPID=Adwords-sb-PLA-008018454&amp;ef_id=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITXXjZoXKayFeB1udisejx6g0oXgAp0pBYohGABy1vvZObUIlFVoZNoaAlqdEALw_wcB:G:s&amp;s_kwcid=AL!4443!3!!!!x!!!17855455387!&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjw9ZGYBhCEARIsAEUXITXXjZoXKayFeB1udisejx6g0oXgAp0pBYohGABy1vvZObUIlFVoZNoaAlqdEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Write It On Their Hearts</a></li>
</ul>

View a list of our most commonly recommended resources for those who are raising and guiding students.

Resources for Parents of Students

Invest in the lives of teenagers and learn how to develop leaders, sharpen your skills, disciple students from a biblical perspective, and more.

Intern with LH Students

All members must fill out a Volunteer Application and consent to a criminal background screening.
If you have questions about serving at Long Hollow, please contact Kerry Hicks at <a href="mailto:%20kerry.hicks@longhollow.com">kerry.hicks@longhollow.com</a> or (615) 824-4006 x818.
We ask our Student Ministry Volunteers to be LH Members of at least three months, to submit the volunteer application, to comply to a background check, and to abstain from alcohol during their season of serving.
<a href="https://my.longhollow.com/volunteer" class="btn" target="_blank">SIGN UP NOW!</a>
<h3>Current Service Opportunities</h3>
<h5>Entry Level</h5>
Greeter - Provides a welcoming atmosphere to reoccurring and new students each week.
Check-In - Serves as a welcoming face to the ministry as they check-in students/volunteers during weekly services and special events while gathering the correct information we would need for follow-up purposes.
Admin Help - Helps Student Ministry admins with general office work, event data entry, spreadsheet organization, etc.
Java - Creates a homelike atmosphere through serving drinks and snacks to students at Java central.
Event Help (Entry) - Helps with setting up, cleaning, preparing food, hospitality, decorating, construction and any other behind the scene needs for an event.

<h5>Mid Level</h5>
Event help (Mid) - Helps with events like MVMNT, Dodgeball, Guys Weekend, Girls Weekend, Kickoffs, etc. leading students directly in a “Family Group” scenario.
Wednesday Hangs Leader - Provides a way for LH Students to minister to every student who walks through our doors.
Decision Counselors - Help students take their next step by explaining the Gospel, baptism, and other next steps (Life Groups, Dgroups, Bible reading).
Worship Team - Serve as either musician or vocalist on the worship team.
Film/Photo Team - Capturing film/photo content of Wednesday nights to share on social media.
 
<h5>High Level</h5>
Life Group Leader - Intentionally invests in the lives of students on Sunday mornings in order for students to Belong, Believe, and Become who God has designed them to be.
Watch Party Host - Builds relationships, leads discussion, and consistently does life with a group of students.
D-Group Leader - Intentionally invest in the lives of a group of 3-5 students by holding them accountable to weekly meetings, daily Bible reading and Scripture memory.
Overnight Event Leader - Steward, equip, and invest into the hearts and minds of students during Camp, mission trips, etc.


<h5>Additional Resources</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://my.longhollow.com/volunteer">Online Volunteer Application</a></li>
<li><a href="https://rock.longhollow.com/Content/ExternalSite/Downloads/childprotectionpolicy_082819.pdf">Child Protection Policy with Code of Conduct (PDF)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://longhollow.wufoo.com/forms/hr-child-protection-policy">Report of Abuse (Online)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://longhollow.wufoo.com/forms/s1fi1n790cidvhr/">LH Students Creative and Worship Team Application</a></li>
</ul>

Create a safe place for middle schoolers and high schoolers to learn how to approach life’s challenges.

Serve with LH Students

At Long Hollow, our mission is to live out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day. We believe our kids and students can be empowered to fulfill this mission in their own lives. One way we seek to do this is by providing opportunities for them to be a force for good in our community and beyond. Find our monthly LH Kids and LH Students Missions Focus <a href="https://longhollow.com/missionsfocus" target="_blank">here</a>.

Each month, we’ll offer a different missions focus so every family has the opportunity to be involved.

Missions Focus

Find hope, community, and answers for High School and Middle School.

LH Students

Help us provide a great first impression to the many guests who attend Long Hollow each week.

Serve with Guest Services

Help provide a welcoming and friendly experience for our online guests and attendees.

Serve with Online

Help create an environment for adults at Long Hollow to grow in community while seeking to live out our God-given calling as we follow Jesus and make disciples every day.

Serve with Groups

Serve in various venues including Sunday Worship, LH Kids, Celebrate Recovery, LH Students, and LH Young Adults.

Serve with the Worship Team

Join our community of creatives who use their artistic gifts to tell the story of the Gospel and what God is doing at Long Hollow.

Serve with Visual Arts

Help children from infancy through fifth grade encounter Jesus and learn biblical truth on a weekly basis.

Serve with LH Kids

Create dynamic, life-changing experiences and atmospheres with videos, stage designs, illustrations, or other creative elements.

Serve with the Production Team

If you’re ready to volunteer  but not sure where let us know and we'll reach out to help you get started.