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WELCOME TO JOURNEY STUDENTS

Real, relevant, and life-changing experiences for 7th–12th graders

Join us Wednesdays at 6:30 pm for high-energy worship and meaningful teaching, and Sundays at 10 am for age-specific small groups where relationships grow and faith deepens.

Journey Students Church in Pineville, LA

ENGAGE. GROW. SERVE.

OUR STUDENT EXPERIENCE

At Journey Students, we offer a dynamic, faith‑centered environment through a variety of engaging events designed for spiritual growth, fun, and connection. Highlights include our Summer Camp, which blends adventure, friendship, and spiritual development; Mission Trips, both local and distant, where students serve, learn, and grow in purpose; and quarterly Themed Nights such as a massive 10,000 Water Balloon Fight and Silent Disco, creating exciting memories and fostering strong bonds. Our Youth Sermon Series & Live Worship—with series like “Find Your Fresh Start” and “Breaking the Cycle”—feature worship led by students and a youth band, offering meaningful leadership opportunities and deeper engagement with faith.

 

We’re also actively involved in our local community: Journey students volunteer at community football games, hosting jumpers and providing food to welcome and support neighbors. These efforts reflect our heart for unity, service, and outreach, helping students put their faith into action in impactful, visible ways.

MEET OUR STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM

Below are the leaders guiding our Journey Students ministry:

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Pastor Richie Thornton

Pastor Richie brings passion and practical teaching to our youth ministry. He oversees Wednesday worship nights, Sunday small groups, and all youth events. He’s committed to helping students grow closer to God and connect with each other.

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Terry Mitchell

Youth leader devoted to leading behind-the-scenes support for worship and events.

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Kristi Bond

Creative force for youth-themed nights, planning fun, safe, and engaging experiences.

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Danielle Bennett

Events specialist & adult leader

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Zayden Hailey

A student voice on the team—helps plan worship sets and brings peer-level perspective to everything we do.

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WEEKLY MEETUPS

Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm

Live worship with our youth band, a relevant message from Pastor Richie, and small group discussions—an energizing mid-week reset.

 

Sundays @ 10 am

Small groups grouped by grade—perfect for building friendships grounded in Biblical teaching and prayer.

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