A Place Where Students Grow in Faith and Community

Our St. Louis-based youth ministry provides a place where middle and high school students can find belonging and pursue a life-giving relationship with Jesus. Whether at CORE (middle school ministry) or Summit (high school ministry), students enjoy fun activities, engaging student-led worship music, true-to-life messages, and impactful discussions led by amazing mentors.

Growing up can be tough, but we are passionate about connecting our students with mentors who will walk with them through their faith and life journey.

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EVERY STUDENT MATTERS TO GOD AND THEREFORE MATTERS TO US
EVERY STUDENT SHOULD BE KNOWN BY NAME
EVERY PARENT IS OUR PARTNER IN THEIR STUDENT’S SPIRITUAL UPBRINGING
EVERY STUDENT SERVES A PURPOSE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST TODAY

Student Ministry Staff

Jeremy Hetzel
Jeremy Hetzel
Student Ministry Director
Mason Mitchell
Mason Mitchell
Assistant Director of Student Ministry & Worship

CORE | Middle School

6th-8th graders

Sundays | 11:00am-12:10pm

CORE is a weekly Sunday morning experience for middle schoolers held in our Cornerstone building. Students will experience a fun and impactful large group session featuring a student-led band, engaging true-to-life Bible teaching, and small group discussions guided by volunteer mentors. Discussions center on life application and relationship building in an encouraging environment. Small groups are organized by grade and gender.

 

Registration is required (and free). Returning students will need to re-register each Fall.

 

REGISTER FOR CORE

Summit | High School

9th-12th graders

Wednesdays | 7:00pm-8:30pm

Summit is a weekly Wednesday evening experience for high school students held in our Cornerstone building. After spending a few minutes hanging out, students engage in large group games, sing worship songs led by our student band (and occasionally our main worship bands), and listen to a teaching from scripture that both challenges and encourages students. Following this, students divide into grade and gender-specific discussion groups led by adult mentors to explore the message and pray for one another.  

 

Registration is required (and free). Returning students will need to re-register each Fall.

 

REGISTER FOR SUMMIT

Commit | Confirmation

COMMIT is our one-year confirmation intensive. It is designed for students who recognize they are imperfect followers of Jesus and are committed to deepening their walk with Him daily. COMMIT is an optional faith development program available to any student (8th-11th grade) interested in exploring the greatest commandment, spiritual formation, and Luther’s six chief parts of the Christian faith.

 

COMMIT classes launch each calendar year in January and end in November with a special Rite of Confirmation worship service, where students publicly profess their faith in front of family, friends, and the church.

 

To learn more about COMMIT, visit pathfinderstl.org/commit.

High School Mission Trips

There will be 2 mission trip opportunities in the summer of 2026 for high school students, 9th-12th grade.

Trip #1: July 12 - 18 in Dayton, OH (approximate cost $800*)

Trip #2: July 18 - 26 in San Marcos, TX (approximate cost $880*)

Students are welcome to invite friends to particpate, including students that do not attend Pathfinder.

Students should submit an application as soon as possible. Trip deposit and registration will be due after acceptance of application. Team meetings will start in January or February.

*Final cost is dependent on the number of students attending each trip.

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