Middle School Ministry

The Middle School ministry exists to help students develop their own personal relationship with Jesus and to come alongside parents as they disciple their youth in that relationship. We understand that the Gospel not only saves us, but impacts and changes every aspect of our lives.

With that in mind,

we look for fun, creative, life-giving ways to speak the Gospel into their lives so that they in turn can go and change their world through obedience to Jesus Christ. Our community is made up of teenagers in public and private schools and homeschool students grades 6-8. It is our desire that each student involved in the Middle School ministry would make the decision to follow Jesus with their whole lives, understanding that the Christian faith isn’t just about Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, but encompasses the whole of who we are.

Weekly Events

On Wednesdays our Middle School students (6th–8th grade) meet in the Upper Room for a fun game, worship, food, a Biblical message and small group time. For more information, contact Jonathan Scheffrahn.

Wednesdays, 7:00–8:45 pm

On Sundays, we have a large group meeting for our Middle School that meets during the second half of the service in the Life Center. Students gather for a lively Bible lesson that is designed for their grade level.

Sundays, 10:00 am & 11:30 am

Meet Our Team

  • Jonathan Scheffrahn

    YOUTH PASTOR

    Contact Jonathan

  • Shari Marsden

    MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER

    Shari and her family have been attending Grace since 2002. She has volunteered in youth ministry for over 10 years. Shari currently works at Tate Springs Preschool as the Music and Movement teacher. Contact Shari.

  • Jason & Lorena Ballou

    MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

    Jason is from Arlington and has been attending Grace for 21 years. He and his wife Lorena have two kids, Ethan and Maria. They currently serve as the Middle School teachers on Sunday mornings. Contact Jason. Contact Lorena.

  • Maria Ballou

    MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLUNTEER

    Maria graduated high school last year and is currently at Tarrant County College. She enjoys leading the middle school girls and loves getting to be a part of such a fun ministry!