A fun, safe place for students to make lifelong friends, learn about the love of God, and grow in their faith.

River Rock Student Ministries is for all students, grades 6-12. Our mission is to create a passionate, authentic, and welcoming community where students can seek, learn, and grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. It is also a place where students can develop genuine friendships with one another. As a ministry we are passionate about encountering the power and presence of Jesus Christ. We strive to demonstrate and lead students to view their relationship with Jesus not just as an emotional experience, but as a personal encounter. We also work to create a community of connection, where students are connected to other students, leaders, and the greater church.

  • Students grade 6-12 are going on the annual Ichetucknee river tube float trip on August 24. The cost for the trip is only $45 and it covers: travel, tube rental, and tram ride (at the river). Students will need to bring money for lunch on the way home, and a change of clothes. We will meet at the Flex Space at 8 AM on the 24th and will be back around 4pm that afternoon. This trip is open to any student in middle or high school, and as always friends are welcome!

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Spots are limited!!!!!

  • We will have our fall retreat November 8-11 (no school on the 11th). More details coming soon!

  • Sunday mornings 9:30am-10:45am on the second floor of Valley Ridge Academy. This is a time where students break into age-appropriate small groups with some of our awesome adult leaders to discuss relevant issues that our students face and how God is working in their lives.

  • Most Wednesday nights during the school year our student’s gather at the Gillespie’s house for dinner, games, and a Bible lesson. They meet from 6-8 PM each week, and friends are always welcome! Parents, we are asking for help with dinner this year. To sign up to bring dinner please contact Derek.

Contact derek@riverrockfl.com for more information about our student ministry.