Our high school ministry, Citizens, focuses on helping students navigate the challenges of life while deepening their relationship with Jesus. We create an environment where they can ask tough questions, build meaningful friendships, and find a solid foundation in God’s Word.
For our middle schoolers, Elevate is designed to engage students at a pivotal stage in life, helping them discover who they are in Christ. Through fun, interactive gatherings and relevant teaching, we aim to elevate their understanding of the gospel and encourage them to pursue a life of faith.
At Maranatha Bible Church, our student ministry is all about seeing the next generation come to know, love, and understand Jesus Christ. We are passionate about equipping students to grow in their faith and live out their identity in Christ, both in their schools and their communities.
Whether in our high school ministry, Citizens, or our middle school ministry, Elevate, we are committed to walking alongside students as they grow, empowering them to become the next generation of the church, rooted in Christ and ready to impact the world around them.
Pastor Jacob VanEssendelft, Middle School
Coming from Long Island New York, Jacob has a passion for seeing students reach an understanding of their relationship with Christ. Jacob strives to create a fun environment where students feel safe and loved. Working with Middle Schoolers, as they are in a moldable time in their life, he wants to show them what it means to be a follower of Christ and how their faith is their own.