GRADES 9-12
We believe that students are an integral part of the church and we desire to form them into disciples of Jesus who are CONNECTING, GROWING, SERVING, and GOING.
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We want each and every student to know that they are welcome, seen, and loved at Outlook. And, we want to deepen the bench for students, with multiple trusted adults who can walk in supportive relationships with them. We desire to come alongside and support parents as the primary disciple makers in their students’ lives.
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We seek to utilize different learning styles and turn head knowledge into heart knowledge. We hope to see students own their faith, grow deeper as disciples, and know how to navigate this world with the unchanging hope of Jesus.
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Each student is uniquely created and gifted, and has a vital place in the family of God. We want students to know and understand how their faith in Jesus extends beyond student ministry, and that they have something to contribute to the life of the church and to the world.
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Encouraging students to represent Jesus as agents of hope and Kingdom workers wherever they go, in their own circles of influence.
Where to go…
On Sunday mornings, high schoolers are encouraged to attend worship together in the gym and serve on teams.
On Sunday Nights, from 6-8 p.m., we meet upstairs in the Student Loft for teaching, followed by small groups for guys and girls, creating space to go deeper in relationship with one another and our awesome adult leaders.
Stay connected…
Parents/Guardians: Stay in the loop by subscribing to our monthly Outlook NextGen eNews, joining our Outlook NextGen Parent Group, and following @OutlookSM on Instagram.
Upcoming Events…
Senior Retreat
Don't miss this incredible weekend! As seniors move onto college, careers, and other opportunities, it's important to end well. During this weekend, we'll be spending time celebrating, equipping, and encouraging you as you make that next step. We'll have time spent in small groups, sessions led by leaders, and time to spend in fellowship with one another.
When: May 1-3, 2026
Where: Greenwood, IN
Who: For current 12th grade students.
Registration Details:
Cost: $100 | Non-refundable, due at sign-up
Registration ends on April 12
CIY Move
Don't miss our biggest High School trip of the year! CIY MOVE is a weeklong conference designed for high schoolers to grow in their relationship with Christ and with one another. CIY is all about amplifying the call on students' lives to become Kingdom Workers. Join us for this life-changing week. We will return to the church on Saturday, June 20 by early afternoon.
When: June 15-20
Where: Hope College in Holland, MI
Who: For current 8th-12th grade students.
Registration Details:
Registration opens Feb. 1
Cost $475 | After February 22, price increases to $495.
$100 deposit due at signup. Remaining balance due by May 25.
Last day to register is June 8.
Registrations made after May 25 must be paid in full at time of registration.
NextGen Summit
Event Details:
Who: Parents, Kids, and Students
When: Feb. 1 from 5-7 p.m.
Focus: Intentional Parenting
Registration: New this year, please register by Jan. 26 to share questions, let us know what you'd love to discuss in our topical breakouts, and help us plan for dinner.
Details:
5 p.m. - Soup Bar Dinner for everyone, including chicken noodle, chili, potato, and broccoli cheddar soups.
5:30 p.m. - Parents will head upstairs for a time of prayer, encouragement, worship, and fun updates, featuring peer conversation in topical breakouts.
5:30 p.m. - Kids and students (and some wonderful adult volunteers) will remain downstairs with their friends and fill the time with games, crafts, free play, and a Bible skit by the students FOR the kids.
No Youth Group
We won’t have student programming on Dec. 28 for Christmas break. Merry Christmas!
Christmas Party
Let's celebrate the birth of our Savior together! Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater and enjoy a time of fun, friendship, food, and more.
Decorating Party
Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree as we transform the Loft into a Winter Wonderland!
Friendsgiving
Bring a friend and a treat to church and enjoy a light fellowship meal with one another. Sign-ups coming soon!
No Youth Group
Rest is important! We won’t have evening programming on Nov. 9 after a full weekend at our High School Fall Retreat.
High School Retreat
In a world filled with competing voices, shifting values, and complex cultural issues, how do we make sense of what’s true and how do we live in light of it? "Reframe" is a weekend high school retreat designed to help you pause, reflect, and explore what it means to follow Jesus not just in belief, but in every aspect of your day-to-day life.
This retreat will invite you into a space of honest discovery about how your faith is formed and lived out through the lens of Christ’s words in John 14:6 - where He declares that He is the way, the truth, and the life.
Through teaching, discussion, worship, and reflection, you’ll gain tools to build a biblically grounded, Christ-centered worldview - one that’s thoughtful, resilient, and rooted in grace and truth.
One that's been reframed through the lens of Christ.
The Details
Accommodations: Provision Lodge at Camp Allendale
Departure: Nov. 7 at 5:45 p.m. from the church (Your student will need to eat dinner before arriving at the church).
Return: Nov. 9 by the start of second service (10:30 a.m.) at the church
Base Cost: $175/Student (Excludes optional activities)
Register by Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat
Outlook will once again host the Town of McCordsville’s annual Trunk or Treat from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 26!
SOCKTOBER
All October Long, we’re collecting socks for Lambswear.
How to Participate:
Donate: Drop off new, packaged socks in any size in any of the collection bins at church. (Located in the Kid Zone and the Loft.)
Participate: Each Sunday, we’ll have a different Sock Spirit Day.
Learn: Every week, we’ll share about Lambswear during service and on Social Media.
Weekly Themes:
October 5
Silly Socks
October 12
Dad Socks
October 19
Mismatched Socks (Kids + Middle School)
Anything But a Sock (High School Only)
October 26
Holiday Socks (Kids Only)
Costume Party (Middle + High School)
If we reach our goal of collecting 500 pairs, then kids and students will get to vote on the silly socks they want the ministers to wear on Nov. 2 during church!
Student Bonfire
Join us for our annual student bonfire on Sunday, September 21 from 6-8 p.m.! It’s the perfect night to hang out, have some fun, and invite your friends. We hope to see you there!
Youth Group at the Mangano's!
On July 6, we’ll be having youth group at Jonathan and Kait Mangano’s house. We’ll meet at the church at 5:45 p.m. to drive over together and return at 8 p.m. Come enjoy food, games, and fellowship!
Slip n' Slide Kickball
Make sure to bring a towel and clothes that can get wet or a swimsuit!
Summer Launch Party
Join us for our High School Summer Launch Party on June 1! We’ll leave from the church together at 5 p.m. and enjoy food and fellowship at the Hancock’s.
Move-Up Sunday
Move-Up Sunday is when our kids and students will move up to their new grades. This year, we’ll also be making some exciting changes to our NextGen Sunday programing. You can learn more here!