





Growing together
SM2 is the student ministry of Signal Pres, serving students in grades 6-12 and their families. Our mission is to present every student with the transforming gospel of Jesus – and equip each of them personally to live in his love and serve in his name. We strive to be a safe place for all students to explore faith in Jesus Christ, ask questions, and grow in the context of trusted relationships. We have a tremendous team of volunteers who work with our staff to carry out ministry to hundreds of students each week. Come join us!



Student Discipleship @ SM2
We are serious about Student Discipleship! It serves as our environment for shepherding and discipling middle and high school students. That environment takes place primarily on Wednesday and Sunday nights when our Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) meet.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SM2!
WEDNESDAYS
6th - 10th Grade
6th - 10th Grade meet every Wednesday night
during the school year. These gatherings are a mix of
large group worship and teaching, followed by D-Groups.
• 6PM Check-In & Dinner
• 6:20PM Large Group Worship and Teaching
7PM D-Groups
• 7:45PM Dismissal
Locations for the grades are:
6th Grade = The Pit
7th & 8th Grade = The Warehouse
9th & 10th Grade = Woodward Hall
SUNDAYS
11th Grade • 12th Grade
Hosted in homes of church members, 11th and 12th grade meet every Sunday night during the school year to share a meal together and dive into a Bible Study with their D-Group.
• 5PM Arrive at Host Home & Dinner
• 5:30PM Bible Study
• 6:30PM Dismissal
Are you a first time visitor or interested in joining an 11th or 12th Grade D-Group? Contact our High School Director, Lydia Steimer, and she'll connect you to the leaders of your group and get you the address for the appropriate host home.
DISCIPLESHIP FOCUS
6TH GRADE
Luke 2:52
In 6th grade we focus on growing in grace. We know almost nothing about Jesus as a kid or teenager. We get that one story in Luke 2 where his parents forget him at the temple, only to find him teaching the religious leaders. Shortly after that we read, “… and Jesus grew in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and man.” Each of us grows in all those directions -- physically, intellectually, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually – but rarely more rapidly than sixth grade. The changes and growth in this year are as real as the grace of our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. And it’s this grace in which we want them to grow up!
7th & 8th grade
Ephesians 5:15-17
Our 7th and 8th grade environment focuses on walking wisely. As we mature, the choices we make carry more weight and can come with lasting consequences. Therefore, it is important to be intentional in how we live, not as unwise people but as those who understand and act in accordance with God’s will. This means making the most of our time, being mindful of the evil influence of the world, and actively seeking to understand and apply God’s Word. As we grow in wisdom in these years, we look to the God who is unfathomably wise, and to Jesus who is the living word of wisdom to us.
9th & 10th grade
Hebrews 12:1-2
In 9th and 10th grade we turn our attention toward running our race. Entry into high school means our experiences are more formative and have more impact on us and others. But the excitement of new activities and opportunities must be matched by growth in character, running the race not for ourselves but to Jesus as we grow into him. This means living a life of faith and pursuing God’s purpose with diligence and endurance, focusing on the prize – life with Christ – and not being distracted by worldly things.
11th & 12th grade
Ephesians 3:14-19
During 11th and 12th grade our aim is directed toward being rooted and grounded in Christ’s love. The final years of high school mean looking ahead to what is next. With this come new levels of excitement and uncertainty that lead us to search for a foundation outside of ourselves, which is exactly what the gospel provides. Living in Christ’s love means we have a stable and trustworthy source of strength and nourishment, like the roots of a tree that anchor it firmly in the earth. This love is not just an emotion but a fact that guides our actions, our decisions, and orients our whole life.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Meet the team
We Love Students But We Love Families Too!
We believe the partnership between the home and the church is important.
We would love to meet up or talk with you anytime! Whether you have questions or
just want to chat about everyday life with students.
You can reach any of us @ 423.886.2190 or by email.
We believe the partnership between the home and the church is important.
We would love to meet up or talk with you anytime! Whether you have questions or
just want to chat about everyday life with students.
You can reach any of us @ 423.886.2190 or by email.


LYDIA STEIMER
Director of High School Ministry
BRIDGET LEJEUNE
Ministry Coordinator – Student & Family Ministry
Meet OUr D-Group LEADERS
Who are D-Group Leaders?
D-Groups (and our leaders!) are the core of our ministry to middle and high school students. A D-Group is made up of students of the same grade and gender, led by a small handful of adult leaders. Beginning in 6th grade and walking with their students through 12th grade, these leaders make a 7-year commitment to care for, know, and disciple a small group of students in the way of Jesus. While we as staff will never know the name and story of every student who walks through our doors, having close to 50 men and women investing in their lives means that every student is given a place to belong and people to belong to within the student ministry at Signal Pres.
Class of '32
Leaders
coming
soon!
coming
soon!
Class of '31
Kelly Ashton
Alyson Gondek
Susan Holt
Jennifer McGuire
Jennifer Schleger
Corey Remillard
Lyle Schlegel
Beau Wells
Alyson Gondek
Susan Holt
Jennifer McGuire
Jennifer Schleger
Corey Remillard
Lyle Schlegel
Beau Wells
Class of '30
Amy Boren
Mattie Livingston
Kay Turner
Jessica Whatley
Denver Eshee
David Hughes
Banning Stack
David Van Horn
Mattie Livingston
Kay Turner
Jessica Whatley
Denver Eshee
David Hughes
Banning Stack
David Van Horn
Class of '29
Class of '28
Kara Price
Sarah Provonsha
Hayley Sesterhenn
Emmie Treadwell
Ben Broome
Frank Johnson
Sarah Provonsha
Hayley Sesterhenn
Emmie Treadwell
Ben Broome
Frank Johnson
Ashley Brumley
Alysa Butterfield
Amanda Hayslett
Elizabeth Moore
Terra Varner
Josh Blockley
Byron Ford
Grai Kelley
Alysa Butterfield
Amanda Hayslett
Elizabeth Moore
Terra Varner
Josh Blockley
Byron Ford
Grai Kelley
Class of '27
Sally Boals
Kelsey Pingry
Aaron Delaughter
John Fortney
Taylor Rowlett
Kelsey Pingry
Aaron Delaughter
John Fortney
Taylor Rowlett
Class of '26
Donna Bolton
Jackie Carpenter
Jennifer Funk
Julie Perez
Jeff Claxton
Phil Smith
Riley Young
Jackie Carpenter
Jennifer Funk
Julie Perez
Jeff Claxton
Phil Smith
Riley Young