student ministry



Our Mission:

"Make disciples of Jesus who grow into the image of Jesus and make more disciples of Jesus"


At Hickory Valley, our mission for students is threefold:

1. "Make disciples of Jesus" It is our duty to make followers of no one but Jesus. Salvation is in Jesus alone.

2. "who grow into the image of Jesus" Discipleship is the next step after salvation. A followers job is to become more like Jesus.

3. "make more disciples of Jesus" Multiply was the last command of Jesus before he ascended into heaven, so our mission is to have our students be obedient to that command.

For Parents

Parents, you are the primary disciple makers and growers in your family. As much as the church is here to help disciple your kiddos, it's you who are on the front lines every single day trying to help your babies grow to be more like Jesus. Here at Hickory Valley we want to do all that we can to help. It is our job to walk along side you as you disciples your kids to be the best kingdom workers they can be. To help with that reach out and let us know how we can help: matthew.dawkins@hvcconline.com

To start, here are some things I (Matthew) have found along the way that might be helpful:


                                                                                                   PARENT HELPS

CIY: MOVE

When: July 14-18

Cost: $400

Where: Lee University

Register: You can register here or by contacting Matthew at (502) 595-7771 or matthew.dawkins@hvcconline.com

Leave: 1 PM, July 14, at HVCC from parking lot. 

Communication and Phones: Phones are allowed, but don't let them become a distraction or a problem. For students who will not be driving themselves, make sure I (Matthew) have their number (502) 595-7771.

Return: ~11 PM at HVCC from parking lot. I (Matthew) willremind students to text parents when we leave Lee.

Forms: CIY requires an Emergency Medical Release Form (EMRF)  to be signed by everyone attending any of their conferences. You can do that here or when you register above.

 

Smokey Mountain Christian Camp

When: July 6-11

Cost: $350

Register: Go to smccamp.com. Scroll down and select "Junior High Adventure Week." Then if you would text Matthew, that helps us figure out who all is going and communicating and sending pictures (502) 595-7771.

Leave: 2 PM, July 6 at HVCC from parking lot. That day is neon night if your kid wants to dress up!

Communication and Phones: I believe phones are allowed; however, I would not recommend them. As long as service is available, you can reach me at (502) 595-7771. For parents who are interested, I will make a group chat and will send updates and pictures.

Return: ~10 PM, July 11 at HVCC from parking lot. I will send out a group chat our ETA as we leave camp.

Summer Programming

Hickory Valley Students have a ton of fun things going on this summer besides Camp. Here is the full Schedule and below are more details:

  • 6/13 Meet and Greet
  • 6/18 Dollywood Splash Park
  • 6/25 Waterfight (balloons and guns)
  • 7/2 Service Project w. Pool party to follow
  • 7/9 HS: TBD
  • 7/17 (Thursday) MS: Roller Skating
  • 7/23 Scavenger Hunt

  • SUmmer Kick Off: Meet and Greet - June 13

    Our Next Gen Minister Matthew and his wife Aubrey will be here in just a week and he's super excited to be a part of the Hickory Valley family. Next Wednesday (June 11) we are hosting a Meet and Greet to kick off the summer and meet Matthew and Aubrey. So come out next Wednesday at 6 for a burger, games, and opportunity to welcome Matthew and Aubrey

  • Dollywood Splash Country - June 18

    Cost is $40. Prefer cash or check made out to HVCC the day we leave for payment.  No need to pay before then.  

    Leave: 8 AM

    Return: 9:30 PM

    Students need to bring:

    • $40 (pay to HVCC morning of departure)

    • Swim suit (no bikinis or wear with a dark non cotton swim shirt)

    • Towel

    • Dry change of clothes

    • $ for lunch and dinner, or pack meals (a cooler will be provided)

    • Good attitude!

    RSVP by June 16  here

  • Water Fight - June 25

    Nothing fancy, just throwing water at each other. Balloons and guns, sponges and buckets. Just a good ole' fashion water war.

  • Service Project w. pool Party to follow - July 2

    Haven't quite figured out all the details. Will keep ya in the loop.

  • HS: TBD - July 9

    Middle School will be out at camp, so it's just HS tonight! Let me know what you might want to do!

  • MS: Roler Skating - July 17 (Thursday)

    High School will be at MOVE, so Middle School get's to party it up on the roller rink by themselves tonight. I'll keep you posted on details.