Students
STUDENTS AT NORTHCREEK CHURCH
Preparing students to be lifetime
followers of Christ
Ministries / Students
Oneighty and Ignite are NorthCreek Church’s ministries for middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school students. Our mission is to partner with families in teaching and equipping students to love, serve, and follow Jesus Christ. We aim for every student to know Christ personally and grow in faith through biblical teaching, discipleship, and service. Our hope is that these formative years will mark the beginning of a lifelong walk with Christ and His church.
About us
What We Do
Welcome to NorthCreek Student Ministries! We aim to equip Jr. High and High School students to worship God, walk in love and witness to the world for the glory of God in Christ. Join us for Sunday School, midweek Bible studies, events, retreats and service opportunities!
Junior High
Oneighty is NorthCreek church's ministry to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Our desire is to partner with families in teaching and equipping students to love and serve Jesus Christ
Sunday Mornings
Join us each week at 9:00am in the FMC, second floor, in the Youth Room.
High School
Ignite is the ministry of NorthCreek Church to high school students. In Ignite, we want to help raise up students who will love, serve, and follow Jesus Christ all the days of their lives.
Sunday Mornings
Join us each week at 9:00am in the FMC, first floor, in the Chapel.
Wednesday DGs
Students meet in grade specific small groups to provide opportunity for fellowship, prayer, and discipleship. (Ephesians 4:11-17; Acts 2:42)
Discipleship Groups
Discipleship Groups (DGs) are the heart of our student ministry and the primary way we help junior high (7th–8th grade) and high school (9th–12th grade) students grow in their faith. We meet on Wednesday nights, gathering in groups of eight to twelve students with two to four godly adult leaders who are committed to investing in their lives. Each week, students have the opportunity to open God’s Word, ask honest questions, share life together, and pray for one another in a safe and encouraging environment. DGs provide a consistent place for students to be known, supported, and challenged as they learn to follow Jesus alongside peers and trusted mentors.
CURRENT EVENTS IN STUDENT’S MINISTRIES
Student events are key opportunities to get plugged in with other students and to build your relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ministry Leaders
Zack Harris
Director of Student Ministries
Zack has been the Director of Student Ministries at NorthCreek Church since July 2024. Zack graduated from The Master’s University in 2017 and from the Master’s Seminary in 2021. He has served as the Youth Director at Placerita Bible Church in Santa Clarita, CA. and as the Associate Director of the Israel Bible Extension Program (IBEX) through the Master’s University. Zack and his wife Christine have been married since 2016 and have four children. Their names are Lila, Everly, Riley and Nora! Zack likes spending time with people, hiking, skateboarding, and reading good books.
AJ Shaffer
Director of Junior High Ministries
AJ is the Director of Junior High at NorthCreek Church. He has attended NorthCreek since 2009. AJ graduated from Biola University in 2014 with a Business degree, and now runs his own Accounting company. AJ’s wife, Katie, has attended NorthCreek since childhood, and returned after graduating from Biola. AJ and Katie have been married since 2018 and have two children. AJ enjoys spending time with his family, dirt biking, and Excel spreadsheets.
Support Staff
Susan Wong
Student Ministries
Administrative Assistant
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Have a Question?
Our team would love to help! You can send us an email at students@northcreek.org and we will answer back as soon as we can!