Refuge Students (7th - 12th grade)
Our Mission at Refuge Students:
- Encourage students to know Jesus Christ
- Teach students how to understand and study the Bible
- Develop a personal relationship with God
- Grow as faithful followers of Christ in a community
- Share the gospel with others through relationships.
Refuge Students provides a place where teenagers can build Christ-centered friendships, worship together, study Scripture, ask questions about their faith, and learn how to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Who does Refuge Students Serve?
Refuge Students is for students in 7th through 12th grade.
Whether a student has followed Jesus for years, is just beginning to explore Christianity, or simply has questions about God and the Bible, they will feel welcome at Refuge Students.
When and Where Refuge Students Meet?
Refuge Students have two primary weekly gatherings located at 2144 Old Hwy 95, Lenoir City TN 37771.
Wednesday Night Student Worship
- When: Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 PM
- Where: Refuge Church, 3rd floor of the educational wing
Wednesday nights begin with time for students to hang out and build relationships. Activities include basketball, volleyball, board games, and video games.
The evening then moves into a student worship service with worship and a Biblical message.
Purpose: Wednesday nights are designed to help teenagers worship together, learn from Scripture, and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Sunday Night Student Small Group
- When: Sundays, 5:00–7:00 PM
- Where: Refuge Church, 3rd floor of the educational wing
Sunday night small group provides a more discussion-oriented environment where students can study the Bible together, ask questions, build relationships, and learn to apply God’s Word to everyday life.
The evening includes time to hang out and fellowship with other students, share a meal together, study scripture, open discussion and questions, and learn Biblical applications for everyday life.
What Do Students Learn?
Refuge Students is centered on helping teenagers develop a biblical worldview and a personal relationship with God.
Students are encouraged to:
- Study and understand the Bible
- Know and follow Jesus Christ
- Grow in their faith and serve others
- Develop a personal relationship with God
- Ask honest questions about Christianity
- Apply Scripture to everyday decisions
- Build healthy Christian friendships
- Learn how to explain the Gospel to others
- Become active followers of Christ in their community
Why Refuge Students?
The teenage years bring important questions about faith, identity, relationships, school, culture, and the future.
Refuge seeks to give teenagers a biblical foundation that helps them navigate those questions while developing relationships with other Christian students and trusted adult leaders.
Our goal is not simply to provide a youth activity. Our goal is to help students become lifelong followers of Jesus Christ.
Refuge Church serves teenagers and families in Lenoir City and the surrounding Loudon County community.
Who Leads Refuge Students?
Austin Miles and his wife Jewel serve faithfully for Refuge Students and are always available to answer questions and welcome your feedback. If you would like to touch base or join as a volunteer with Refuge Student Ministry, please contact below:
Email: miles5.austin@gmail.com
What About Special Student Events?
In addition to weekly gatherings, Refuge Students join together for special events throughout the year (camps, concerts, DNOW, etc.)