Student Ministry
Helping Teenagers who are far from God come near to Him and those who know Him to become everything God designed them to be. Learn MoreMeet Pastor JakeWhen we meet
We Gather Every Wednesday Night at the Church
Wednesdays 6–8 pm
Dinner is Provided
School Grades
Students from grades 6-12 are all
welcome to join The Hive.
We invite 5th graders to join us at the end of the school year so that they have the entire summer to acclimate to the group.
What Do We Do?
We start our night with dinner and hanging out before moving into a time of Worship and then the Sermon before breaking into groups for discussion and prayer.
LifeGroups
We believe community is important for students so the time spent in groups after the sermon is vital to their spiritual growth and development (just as it is for Christ followers of all ages).
“Our goal is for students to embrace the truth that God can do infinitely more than we can dream or imagine. Now, imagine a ministry full of teens embracing that reality for themselves. How far could their impact stretch? How many souls could they impact? How deep could their relationship with God grow?”
– Jake Gard, Youth Pastor
Youth and Worship Pastor
Jake Gard
Jake joined the Pinecrest team full time in 2019 after serving as a Youth Team Intern. Jake grew up in our Youth program and has had a calling to ministry from a very young age. Jake serves as our Worship Pastor, leading a team of gifted musicians, singers, and audio & video technicians. He also serves as our Youth pastor. Jake is currently attending Liberty University in pursuit of his Religious Studies: Biblical Studies and Theology degree. He and his wife Lindsay enjoy hiking, fishing, and camping. Jake loves Western Movies and world history.