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Emplyoment  Opportunities:
Program Director for Student Life (20 hours/week).
Middle School, High School, and College Ministry Residents (20 hours/week each).
For job descriptions and more information, click here>>.

** Student Life Summer Youth Group **
This summer we have planned a summer bible study out at Pastor Jim's house from 5:00 - 8:00PM.
There will be swimming, food, group games, and a bible study through the book of James starting at 7:00PM. High School and Middle School will alternate weeks.
Review the Announcements / Upcoming Events calendar below to see which weeks to participate in.
 CLICK HERE to get directions to Jim's house.

Announcements / Upcoming Events

Jul 21: High School Youth Group (5-8PM at Jim's House)

Jul 23: Farewell Party for Mikey & Anna (5-8PM at Jim's House)

Jul 28: CANCELED!!! - Middle School Youth Group

Aug 04: CANCELED!!! - High School Youth Group

Aug 11: Middle School Youth Group (5-8PM at Jim's House)

Aug 12-14: M.U.U.U.C.E.

Aug 18: CANCELED!!! High School Youth Group

Aug 23: Nerf Wars (5:30-9:30PM at the Covenant)

Aug 24: Volunteer Team Meeting (6:30PM in the Youth Room)

Aug 25: Parents' Meetings

Confirmation (6:00-7:00PM in the Youth Room)

Student Life (7:00-8:00PM in the Youth Room)

Sept 12: Kickoff Sunday

Sept 15: Welcome Party @ FUEL

Sept 19: DIG and Confirmation Classes Begin

Sept 22: See You At The Pole



Student Life Programs

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DIG
Sundays (9:00 - 10:15 AM)

Offered to MS Students only. Meet in the Youth Room.


Digging deeper to build biblical intelligence in the lives and minds of students, teaching them strong biblical study skills, fluency in the books and themes of the Bible, core elements of the Christian faith, and various topics related to the Christian life. Find out more >>


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Sundays (1st Year 9:00 - 10:15AM; 2nd Year 10:45 - 12:00 PM)

A two year program taking 8th and 9th grade students through a more intentional process of confirming their faith by studying the Old Testament (1st year), the New Testament & Church History (2nd year), and combined with mentoring and a fall retreat each year. Find out more >>


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Wednesdays (6:30 - 8:00 PM)



Middle School and High School students gather together to FUEL a contagious passion for Christ! Worship, mixers / games, discussions, friends! High energy with a high impact on student's lives. The Garage, Cafe, and Youth Room open at 5:00PM. Find out more >>


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During FUEL


Providing opportunities for students to connect and grow with others in a small group. This takes place during FUEL. We are currently working on providing a mentoring option outside of FUEL. Find out more >>


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Soup Kitchen
- Each week on Tuesday evening, we send a MERGE group  to help serve the meal at the Soup Kitchen. Also, four times a year we have the high school or middle school students as a whole go to the Soup Kitchen on Thursday evening where we both cook and serve the meal. Find out more >>

STRIVE - An annual one-day work-a-thon in April in which all students participate to serve our community and raise money for Student Life. Find out more >>

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Mission Statement

We seek to FUEL a contagious passion for Christ, DIG deep into the Word of God, MERGE lives with one another, SERVE others with compassion, and discover our God-given MISSION in the world.

Student Life Links

Facebook Page - Become a fan of the page and receive updates in your facebook homepage feed and see our pictures and videos.

Soup Kitchen Schedule - Plan ahead to see which week your small group will be serving at the Soup Kitchen.

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Student Life Staff

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Jim Murphy
Pastor of Student Life
jim@bemidjicovenant.com


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Mike Bechtold
Student Life Program Director
mike@bemidjicovenant.com


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Steve Lindstrom
Resident - Middle School Program/Worship
steve@bemidjicovenant.com



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Student Life Volunteers