First Students

At First Baptist Cleveland, middle and high school students find community and grow in Christ to live on mission daily.
Middle School and High School students at Camp Cherokee will join in a one-of-a-kind experience. Each camp features dynamic worship and impactful Biblical teaching from some of the nation’s best communicators, creating an atmosphere of energy, growth, and transformation.

Student Camp Baptisms

Student Camp Baptisms Week Three
Jun 25, 2025
Student Camp Baptisms Week Two
Jun 18, 2025
Student Camp Baptisms Week One
Jun 11, 2025

Dominican Republic Mission Trip

July 14-19, 2025

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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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.

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.
Wednesdays will resume on August 13th, 2025.

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

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.

Daniel Cox

Student Ministry Associate
Daniel has a desire to see students know God, love God, and live a life that points toward God. He grew up in Cleveland, majored in Biblical and Theological Studies at Bryan College, and then moved back to Cleveland to work with our students.

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