




FP Students is a space for 7-12th graders to find community as they learn to put Jesus First in their lives. We believe that tomorrow lives in the hearts of students today. Our goal is to journey with them for the long haul.
LifeGroups | Sundays at 9:00 am (Joplin & Carthage)
Midweek | Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm (Joplin & Carthage)
Midweek | Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm (Joplin & Carthage)
LIFEGROUPS
MIDWEEK
LifeGroups are where students grow in their faith, build meaningful friendships, and learn how to apply God’s Word to their everyday lives.
Joplin Campus
Student LifeGroups meet on Sunday mornings at 9am. Each gathering begins with a short devotional before students break into age- and gender-based groups for discussion, connection, and prayer.
For more information, contact Brent Longernecker at brent@forestpark.church.
Carthage Campus
Student LifeGroups meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am. Each gathering begins with a short devotional, followed by group discussion, connection, and prayer.
For more information, contact Seth Cummins at seth@forestpark.church.
Joplin Campus
Student LifeGroups meet on Sunday mornings at 9am. Each gathering begins with a short devotional before students break into age- and gender-based groups for discussion, connection, and prayer.
For more information, contact Brent Longernecker at brent@forestpark.church.
Carthage Campus
Student LifeGroups meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am. Each gathering begins with a short devotional, followed by group discussion, connection, and prayer.
For more information, contact Seth Cummins at seth@forestpark.church.
Midweek is our weekly student worship experience at both our Joplin and Carthage campuses.
Every Wednesday night, students gather for a fun and engaging evening that includes games, worship, and Bible teaching that connects to real life.
Midweek is designed to help students grow in their relationship with Jesus, find community, and be encouraged in who God has created them to be—all in an environment that’s welcoming and enjoyable.
Midweek runs September through April on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm.
Every Wednesday night, students gather for a fun and engaging evening that includes games, worship, and Bible teaching that connects to real life.
Midweek is designed to help students grow in their relationship with Jesus, find community, and be encouraged in who God has created them to be—all in an environment that’s welcoming and enjoyable.
Midweek runs September through April on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm.
STUDENT FALL RETREAT
Get ready for a weekend away!
Forest Park Students in grades 7–12 are heading to Sky Ranch Cave Springs in Quapaw, Oklahoma, October 23–25 for Fall Retreat!
This weekend is all about stepping away from the busyness, having a ton of fun, building deeper friendships, and creating space to spend intentional time with God. Students will learn practical ways to make time with Jesus part of their everyday lives through prayer, quiet time, worship, and other spiritual disciplines.
Expect plenty of fun, meaningful moments, and memories they’ll be talking about long after the weekend is over.
Forest Park Students in grades 7–12 are heading to Sky Ranch Cave Springs in Quapaw, Oklahoma, October 23–25 for Fall Retreat!
This weekend is all about stepping away from the busyness, having a ton of fun, building deeper friendships, and creating space to spend intentional time with God. Students will learn practical ways to make time with Jesus part of their everyday lives through prayer, quiet time, worship, and other spiritual disciplines.
Expect plenty of fun, meaningful moments, and memories they’ll be talking about long after the weekend is over.
- October 23–25
- Sky Ranch Cave Springs
- Grades 7–12
Positions Open!
Joplin and Carthage Student Pastor Positions are open.


