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

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

Scavenger Hunt

When: Wednesday, July 23, 6-8
Where: Hamilton Place Mall Food Court (Chick-fil-A), call me at 502-595-7771 if you have trouble finding us.

Food: Bring $ for food at the food court. If your student can't afford supper, talk to me beforehand, and we will work something out.

What's happening?

6:00 - Scavenger hunt rules/ prize for winner

6:20 - 1 hour to gain as many points for their team via completing assignments

7:20 - Come back to the food court for dinner
7:30 - Dinner/ giving of prizes

8:00 - Go Home

8:30 - Annoy your parents by talking about all the goofy things you did for a scavenger hunt.


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