First Students

At First Baptist Cleveland, middle and high school students find community and grow in Christ to live on mission daily.

Winter WKND 2025

February 7-9

Winter WKND has arrived! This conference-style retreat will feature Perception Artist Sean Emory and Worship from Passion City Church!
The cost is only $50 per person and a $25 deposit is required to register.
Don’t miss the best weekend of the new year!
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Strength to Stand Conference

December 28-30, 2024

Our high school students are heading back to Pigeon Forge again for another exciting three days at the Strength to Stand Conference,
featuring speakers and musical guests like Scott Dawson, David Nassar, Levi Lusko, KB, Crowder, and more.
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Dominican Republic Mission Trip

July 14-19, 2024

We are excited to announce this summer international mission opportunity especially for high school students and their parents.
This mission experience in the DR will include serving the adults and children of villages all around the area through Bible clubs, food distribution, movie nights, street ministry, and so much more.

Interest meetings for this trip will happen on Sunday, November 17th and November 24th (both at 12:45pm).
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SLU 101

June 30 - July 3, 2024

SLU 101 provides a year’s worth of leadership development in just 4 days.
This dynamic experience allows attendees to learn from world-class thought leaders in creative and participatory environments inside and outside of the conference room.
SLU teaches each student practical and relational life skills to change the way they think, dream and lead at the feet of Jesus.
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Sundays

Weekly Schedule

Sunday Groups at 10:15a
Sunday morning groups for middle and high school students take place at the Cleveland Family YMCA at 10:15a.
Sunday Student Music Collective monthly at 6p
Student Worship Collective for middle and high school students happens once a month in the Loft. Students gather to sing and play instruments together. 

The WedPM Experience

Wednesday Worship in the Worship Center

Get over the mid-week slump by praising God at the Wednesday PM experience every Wednesday night. Wednesday PM is passionate, encouraging worship designed for every middle and high school student.

Middle School at 6:00p

High School at 7:15p

City Groups

Weekday Small Groups

City Groups are small groups of students that meet before school or in the evening for Bible study during the week.

Upcoming Events

Meet the First Students Team

Justin Worden

High School Pastor
Justin has a passion for the next generation. He and his wife, Summer, have been serving in student ministry for 15 years. Justin loves preaching the Word, discipling students, and building relationships through small groups.

Evan Holbrook

Student Pastor
Evan has a passion to see students give their lives to Jesus and learn how to make their faith their own! He received his undergraduate degree from Houston Baptist University and his Mdiv from Liberty University. Evan married his wife Kristen in 2015, and they have 4 children.

Jenny King

Girls Minister
Jenny joined the student team as Girls Minister in 2021. She graduated from Abilene Christian University with a degree in Youth and Family Ministry and has a heart for girls growing in Christ.

Ben Garcia

Student Worship
Ben has a deep passion for leading students in worship, driven by a desire to inspire and guide others in their spiritual journey. He aims to create an atmosphere where all souls can encounter the Lord through worship.

Get connected with First Students.

To stay up to date with First Student info just text MSM or HSM or PARENTS to 74784