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Our Mission

We want every student to become a lifelong disciple of Jesus who belongs to the multiethnic community of VC Students

We want every student to:

  • Know God’s love + experience His power
  • Live redemptively in the world
  • Serve others and invest in the church
  • Invite friends in a winsome way

What We Do

Middle School Sunday Morning

During First Service at All Campuses

One of our priorities is to see students meaningfully connect to the local church. We want students to know what it’s like to worship, serve and hear messages in a multigenerational context. We know that the transition from the Elementary experience of VC Kids into a Main service on Sunday morning can be overwhelming. We offer Middle School Sunday Morning to aid in the transition of seeing students plugged into the local church. Middle School students who would like to opt into this experience sit in a student section and experience worship in the Main service. After worship students are welcomed to join our MS Sunday Morning where we offer an age appropriate lesson, game and breakdown for discussion. Our ultimate goal is to see students opt to stay in Main Service as they feel more comfortable.

What We Do

Student Night

6th–12th Grade | Sunday Nights 6-8pm | All Campuses

A time to experience God, have fun and build community! Student Night is our Sunday night gathering for students in grades 6-12th. At our Student Nights you can expect worship, relevant teachings, snacks, games, and Crews. (Crews are our in-house small groups split by grade for discussion) Student Night is run on a regular schedule with built in breaks for our leaders and staff throughout the year.

Events

All Campus Student Night: Mini Golf Night
May
4
All Campus Student Night: Mini Golf Night
Sunday
May 4, 2025
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6:00 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly All Campus Student Night, hosted at the Westerville Campus. We are having a Mini Golf Night and launching our new series on healthy relationships called Honor.

Student Night is the weekly service for all students grades 6th-12th.  This is the perfect night to come for the first time and bring a friend. At Student Night we spend time in worship, hear a message, build community and have fun!

There will be transportation from Grandview, Pickering and Sawmill campuses to our Westerville Campus. See you there!

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VC Student's Parent Talk: How to Talk To Your Kids about Sex
May
4
VC Student's Parent Talk: How to Talk To Your Kids about Sex
Sunday
May 4, 2025
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6:00 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

Parenting middle and high school students comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Parent Talks is a space designed to equip and encourage parents through expert-led discussions on faith, discipleship, and the ever-changing world of adolescence. At each gathering, guest speakers share valuable insights on topics relevant to parenting teens, followed by meaningful discussion with other parents.

Whether you're looking for guidance, community, or simply a moment to be refreshed in prayer, Parent Talks is a place for you. Join us as we grow together in the journey of parenting with wisdom and faith!

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VC Students Summer Camp 2025
Jun
16
Jun
20
VC Students Summer Camp 2025
Monday
Jun 16, 2025
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Friday
Jun 20, 2025
8:00 am
 – 
5:00 pm

All students in grades 6th - 12th are invited to join us for the best week of the year! Summer camp 2025 is happening at Camp Michindoh in Michigan. At summer camp you can expect time outdoors, cabin hangs, and impactful sessions that help you grow in your relationship with God.

Middle school and high school students will be at camp at the same time, on different schedules and sleeping on different sides of camp. Transportation from Vineyard Columbus will be provided on chartered busses.

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All Campus Student Night: Paint War
Aug
3
All Campus Student Night: Paint War
Sunday
Aug 3, 2025
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6:00 pm
 – 
8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly All Campus Student Night, hosted at the Westerville Campus! This month, we're turning up the energy with an epic Paint War—Imagine hundreds of students having the time of their lives throwing paint at each other. It will be an unforgettable experience, make sure to wear a White T Shirt that you don’t mind getting painted. Our paint war is the perfect night to bring some friends! Student Night is the weekly service for all students in grades 6-12, we spend time in worship, hear a message, build community, and have fun! There will be transportation from Grandview, Pickerington, and Sawmill campuses to our Westerville Campus. See you there!

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VC Students Cedar Point Trip
Aug
5
VC Students Cedar Point Trip
Tuesday
Aug 5, 2025
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7:00 am
 – 
10:00 pm

Join us for an unforgettable day of fun at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio! Whether you're a thrill-seeker ready to conquer some of the world's best roller coasters or you prefer the classic fun of bumper cars and carnival games, this trip is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer before school starts. This event is open to middle school and high school students; registration is required. We'll be traveling in style on charter buses, so sit back, relax, and get ready for an incredible day of rides, laughter, and making new friends. Register to secure your spot today!

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Verse of the Year

2 Timothy 1:5-14

I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.

Meet the Team

Santos Chaparro
Santos Chaparro
Central Next Gen Pastor
Hannah Chaparro
Hannah Chaparro
Central Next Gen Pastor
Jamie Luttrell
Jamie Luttrell
VC Students - Pickerington Campus Leader
Charlotte Aguirre
Charlotte Aguirre
VC Students - Sawmill Campus Leader
Scarlett Johnson
Scarlett Johnson
VC Students Worship Coordinator
Ricky Kelley
Ricky Kelley
VC Students Pastoral Resident
Maddie Johnson
Maddie Johnson
VC Students Pastor - Westerville Campus
Kyla Johnson
Kyla Johnson
VC Students Ministry Assistant

VC Students Meet at These Campuses

Middle School: Meets Sundays during first service at all campuses. See campus pages for service times.

Middle & High School: All students meet together Sunday evenings at 6pm at all campuses

Westerville
Northeast Columbus
Campus Page
Pickerington
Southeast Columbus
Campus Page
Grandview
Downtown/Southwest Columbus
Campus Page
Sawmill
Northwest Columbus
Campus Page
New Albany
Northeast Columbus
Campus Page

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