Brandywine Students
Brandywine Students is our youth ministry for students to establish Godly friendships, build a strong foundation, and grow in their faith. We have programs and events for both middle school students (grades 6-8) and high school students (grades 9-12). From weekly and monthly events to the retreat, Renew Conference, mission trips and service opportunities, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved.
To keep up-to-date:
- Subscribe to our twice-a-month email updates.
- Listen to our Sunday morning teaching (podcast).
- Watch our Sunday morning teaching on YouTube.
- See photos and video highlights on Instagram.
- Facebook has tons of photos, updates, event highlights, videos and more there (you don’t need to have a Facebook account to see them).
Student Quest
WHEN: Sundays, 10:00 – 11:00am
Students in grades 6-12 meet for Student Quest on Sundays in the Gym. We will be filming and posting the video for students unable to attend in person on Instagram (@brandywine_students) and YouTube (YouTube.com/BrandywineStudents).
Middle School Small Groups
WHEN: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, September-May.
WHO: Grades 6-8
One of the cornerstones of our student ministry program is weekly small group meetings that occur during the school year. Small groups are created based on grade and gender. The evening starts with some fun activities and then moves into group Bible study and prayer. This is a great way for kids to build and strengthen friendships with other Christian kids as well as go deep in the Word.
(No Small Groups November 26-27 or December 17-January 1, 2026)
High School Small Groups
WHEN: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00pm, September-May.
WHO: Grades 9-12
One of the cornerstones of our student ministry program is weekly small group meetings that occur during the school year. Small groups are created based on grade and gender. The evening starts with some fun activities and then moves into group Bible study and prayer. This is a great way for kids to build and strengthen friendships with other Christian kids as well as go deep in the Word.
(No Small Groups November 26-27 or December 17-January 1, 2026)
Special Events
Brandywine Students hold special events and service opportunities throughout the year (see Events for our full calendar of events). Some of the past activities have included retreats, all-nighters, amusement park trips, concerts, beach trips, games, sports, volunteer opportunities and much, much more.
Middle School Christmas Party
WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Students in grades 6-8
High School Christmas Party
WHEN: Thursday, December 11, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Students in grades 9-12
Middle School PJ Movie Night
WHEN: Friday, January 30
WHO: Students in grades 6-8
High School Nacho Night
WHEN: Friday, February 6
WHO: Students in grades 9-12
RENEW Student Conference
WHEN: March 20-21
WHO: Students in grades 6-12
Spring Break Loft Hangout
WHEN: Wednesdays, April 1 and April 8
WHO: Students in grades 6-12
Senior Celebration
WHEN: Sunday, May 17
WHO: Students in grades 9-12
Middle School Brandies
WHEN: Wednesday, May 20, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Students in grades 6-8
High School Brandies
WHEN: Thursday, May 21, 6:30-8:00pm
WHO: Students in grades 9-12
Student Summer Missions Trips
WHEN: June 13-20
WHO: Students in grades 7-12
Student Missions Trips Report Sunday
WHEN: Sunday, June 21 at all of the services
WHO: Students in grades 7-12 who went on missions trips
Student Summer Mission Trips
Each summer Brandywine Students offers opportunities for our students to go on short-term summer mission trips. The 2026 trip options are: West Virginia for grades 7-8; Nova Scotia, Canada for grades 9-12; and El Salvador for grades 11-12.
Students are required to complete a mission trip application along with other paperwork. Download the paperwork for your trip.
One of the requirementa of attending a mission trip is fundraising. Students must raise money for their trip. We use a third-party website (Managed Missions) for donations to student mission trips. To support a student, click the link and select the trip the student is going on and then select the student’s name and complete the rest of the form.