Ignition
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Ignite Your Faith
Ignition is a fun, safe and welcoming place where high school students (grades 9-12) are connected to Jesus. At Ignition, students experience God through incredible music and a powerful message, build meaningful friendships, discover ways to stay connected and continue their faith journey throughout high school. Ignition is the perfect next step for students after getting confirmed at PowerLife and for all high school students to grow closer to God! Bring a friend (or five) and we’ll see you on Wednesday night at Ignition!
Wednesdays, starting Sept. 10
7:30-9:00 pm
Hope West Des Moines
Upcoming Classes & Events
Ignition Alpha
Sundays, Sept. 28 – Nov. 16, 6:00-7:30 pm
High school students are invited to join us for this eight-week course to ask questions, dig deep, have fun, and build community. The IgnitionAlpha group will begin the evening with a meal and worship alongside our churchwide Alpha group. Then, Ignition Alpha will break off to have small group conversation while being guided by the Youth Alpha video content specifically designed for teens.
The class offers teachings on key questions such as:
Why would I want a relationship with God?
What does a relationship with God look like?
How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
Does God heal today?
Join us as we ask the big questions and grow alongside one another.
What Happens at Ignition?
Large Group (7:30-8:10 pm)
Students gather in the Worship Center for inspiring music, prayer and messages from the Bible that apply directly to what students are experiencing today.
Small Group (8:15-8:45 pm)
Students will have a relaxed and intentional time for peers and their adult group leaders to grow together in faith, wrestle with some of life’s biggest questions, and support and pray for one another through the challenges of high school.
Community (8:45-9:00 pm)
Students will have a time each week to connect with friends, play games and have a snack!
Late-Night Ignition (9:00-9:30 pm)
On the first Ignition of the month, we will lengthen Ignition for an extended time of community. This time will look different each month.
Volunteers Are Needed!
If you’ve been looking for a way to grow in your own faith and support teenagers’ faith journeys, volunteering at Ignition is a great opportunity for you! We’ll provide everything you need to do your role.
Your Wednesday Nights Just Got Better
Are you a student with the gift of music?
Our Wednesday night student ministries, PowerLife and Ignition, are in need of students who have musical gifts and abilities to join the Student Ministry Worship Team! If you or a student in your life likes to sing or play bass, guitar, piano or drums, please email Joshua at [email protected] to apply.
Get to Know Our Team
Wyatt Gatrost
- Youth Minister-Ignition (gr. 9-12)
- [email protected]
Marisa MacVey
- Youth Coordinator-Ignition (gr. 9-12)
Joshua Mann
- Worship Director