Gospel-Centered Teaching.
Christian Community.
Middle School Sundays 4:00pm – 6:30pm | High School Sundays at 5:15pm – 8:00pm
Inviting every student into the life-changing story of Jesus.
Orangewood Student Ministry seeks to support the larger mission of Orangewood Church by cultivating Christian community through Gospel-centered teaching and intentional discipleship. We do this in a variety of practical ways —The Space (Youth Group) on Sunday evenings, events such as Costume Karaoke, Green Bean Recon, Summer Camps, Winter Retreats, Worship Night, and student discipleship.
Gospel-Centered Teaching
Sunday evenings in The Space for games, snacks, worship, a message, and small groups.
Christian Community
Events and fellowship! Including but not limited to: Summer Camps, Winter Retreats, Green Bean Recon, Worship Night, Costume Karaoke, Slip ‘n Slide Kickball, Run Club, Movie Nights, and Marshmallow Putt-Putt.
Intentional Discipleship
Relational ministry with staff! We are here for you and want to be part of your life.
Common Questions
What should I wear?
We want you to be comfortable! Most students wear t-shirts and pants or shorts. We play a lot of fun games and some of them require you to be active.
What happens during youth group?
At youth group, you will play unique games, hear weekly announcements, gather for a time of worship and teaching, then split off into age groups for small groups (separated by age and gender).
What if I don’t know anyone at youth group?
That’s perfectly fine! You’ll leave your first youth group with new friends. Our awesome team of staff and volunteers will be happy to make sure you feel at home and connected.
Is dinner provided?
Middle School: No. There are light snacks and drinks provided.
High School: Yes! As a part of our high school ministry, dinner is provided by various adult community groups from the church. We’ve had pizza, tacos, pasta, breakfast for dinner, chili, and more!
How Can I Serve as a Student in the Church?
Take down chairs after church, serve the children of Orangewood by helping in the nursery or OKids worship, bring your aluminum cans to the space for the Generations Initiative
Join the welcome team to help greet people on Sunday mornings (or the parking team!)
Come talk with Davis or Caroline! We’d love to help you get connected with opportunities.
Connect With Us
Davis grew up in Stuart, FL, until he left to attend college at Florida State University to study accounting. Growing up as a pastor’s kid, Davis was always involved in youth group and interned for a youth ministry at a church in Tallahassee. After graduating, he married Lindsay and joined the Orangewood team as the Student Ministry Coordinator in July 2021. Davis became the Student Ministry Director in 2023. He and Lindsay welcomed their firstborn, Sanders, in 2024. The three of them love to hang out in the backyard, read, and watch the Boston Celtics. Davis is currently pursuing his master’s degree in biblical studies at Reformed Theological Seminary.
Caroline joined our team in 2025 as a Student Ministry Coordinator, with a hope to reach out and pour into the students that join us every week for events and small groups! Originally from Boston, she graduated from Reformation Bible College with a Certificate in Theology in 2023 and UCF in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in English. She also had experience working with students before and during college. In her free time, you can find her coaching Orangewood Girl’s Basketball, writing, or watching the Celtics play!
Bonnie is passionate about walking alongside students in their faith journeys. A UCF student studying Health Services Administration and a leader with Cru, Bonnie brings a fun, encouraging energy to everything she does!
She's excited to invest in students through discipleship, community, and genuine relationships.
Melissa is returning to Orangewood’s Student Ministry team this summer! She's excited to continue investing in students the same way her leaders once invested in her.
As a nursing student at UCF and member of the club lacrosse team, Melissa brings a joyful, relational energy to Student Ministry and loves creating fun, encouraging spaces where students can grow in their faith and feel genuinely known.
Noah has a passion for building relationships with students and helping them grow deeper in their faith and understanding of the gospel.
As a student at Western Michigan University and current Youth Pastor intern, Noah brings a fun, intentional energy to ministry, along with a love for running, writing, and creating meaningful conversations with students.
Text THESPACE to 97000
We send weekly texts to student giving you the weekly rundown of events and services.
