FEC Student Ministries
At FEC Student Ministries we seek to build Biblical Community, teach Scripture, and preach the Gospel.
Impact &
Common Ground
Impact is our Middle School ministry that serves our students in 6-8th Grade. This ministry is led by our Pastor of Student Ministries, Jake Ferwerda, our Middle School Girls Coordinator, Anna Phillips, and our Middle School Coordinator Drew Randolph. We meet in room E226.
Common Ground is our High School ministry that serves our students in
9-12th Grade. This ministry is led by our Pastor of Student Ministries, Jake Ferwerda, and our High School Girls Coordinator, Meg Burgess. We meet in room E202.
Sunday School
In Sunday School we seek to equip students to spend time in the word of God effectively. We do this by training students to engage their Bible through reading the Word within its original context and learning how to ask wise questions when studying Scripture.
Sunday’s, 9:30-10:30am
No Sunday School meeting’s Dec. 14 & Dec. 28
Midweek
At Midweek we provide a place for students to learn how to apply Biblical truths to their lives through engaging worship, teaching and small groups. Small groups are divided up by grade and gender. We follow every midweek meeting with snacks in the cafeteria.
Wednesday’s, 6:15-8pm
No Midweek Meeting March 18
ENCOUNTER Beach Camp
The Encounter Beach Retreat will be a week for our students to have a distraction free Encounter with the word of God through solo study, teaching and group discussion, while also enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.
Where
Encounter is hosted by Gulf Shores Beach Retreat Center located 1 block off the beach. This is a private retreat center that we will have sole access to. On site there will be a pool, volleyball and basketball. 1054 W Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL 36542.
When
July 13-17, 2026. Students will leave for Encounter from First Evan at 8:00am July 13 and return to First Evan at 5:00pm on July 17.
Who
Current 6-12th Grade Students can register to attend Encounter.
Meet the Team
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Meg Burgess
Common Ground Girls Coordinator
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Jake Ferwerda
Pastor of Student Ministries
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Anna Phillips
Impact Girls Coordinator & Student Ministries Admin
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Drew Randolph
Impact Coordinator