Lead Student Pastor | canaan@ibclr.org

If you were to ask Canaan what his philosophy of ministry is, it would be to raise the banner of Jesus high and show the world that it's not only possible, but ultimately fulfilling to follow His plan for your life.

Middle School Pastor | ross.spigner@ibclr.org

As middle school pastor, Ross seeks to join arms with parents to develop a biblical approach of discipleship for middle school students

Student Associate - Girls | alison@ibclr.org

Alison joined the Immanuel Students team in the summer of 2021. Her primary focus is discipling and working with the youth girls.

Our high school ministry is made up of 9th-12th grade students from around 20 local public, private, charter, and home schools. The largest school makes up less than 15% of our high school involvement, so we are a very diverse group. Come expecting to be changed through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, cared for by dozens of devoted adult volunteers, connected to peers who faithfully walk with Jesus and strive to spread His Gospel to the ends of the earth, and challenged to serve in our church, community, and around the world so that all might know the goodness and grace of Jesus Christ.

Our middle school ministry is made up of 6th-8th grade students from around 12 local public, private, charter, and home schools. The largest school makes up less than 15% of our middle school involvement, so we are a very diverse group. Come expecting to be changed through the preaching and teaching of God’s Word, cared for by dozens of devoted adult volunteers, connected to peers who faithfully walk with Jesus and strive to spread His Gospel to the ends of the earth, and challenged to serve in our church, community, and around the world so that all might know the goodness and grace of Jesus Christ.

D Groups are more intentional, in-depth small groups for high schoolers who are truly committed to growing in their relationship with the Lord. D Groups tend to have a higher level of accountability and intentionality than Sunday School. These groups are smaller than Sunday School classes and are setup to multiply when a threshold mark is reached. Each D Group is grade-based and gender-divided. Each D Group is led by at least 2 devoted adults, typically young adults who move up with their group as they get older, unlike Sunday School teachers. D Groups meet throughout the week at varied times and locations depending on the schedules of its members.

Groups is an evangelism and discipleship ministry of the student ministry. Sunday School is a great way to link up with other students and dive further into God’s Word. Middle School students (6th-8th grade) have grade-based, gender-divided classes. High School students (9th-12th grade) have grade-based, coed classes during the 9:00 am hour and gender-divided classes during the 10:30 am hour. Student groups is a non-threatening environment that gives students the chance to dive deeper into faith and friendships. Each group is led by 2-3 caring adults that create an inviting atmosphere of Bible-teaching, community, and connection.