STUDENT MINISTRIES AT LEFC

5th - 12th Grade

At LEFC Student Ministries, our goal is to help students in grade 5 through 12 connect with God, with other students, and with committed leaders who are dedicated to equipping students to become disciples of Jesus Christ. We work to instill the following values in everything we do: knowledgeaffection, and obedience. Our desire is for students to grow in their... 

  • Knowledge of the Lord through teaching, discussion, and studying the scriptures
  • Affections in the Lord through worship, prayer, and community
  • Obedience to the Lord through outreach, service, and community

AGE GROUPS

Our 5th-12th grade students are divided into three primary age groups: G56, Middle School Crossover, and High School Crossover. Click the images below to learn more about these ministries!

G56

5th and 6th Grade

MIDDLE SCHOOL

7th and 8th Grade

HIGH SCHOOL

9th - 12th Grade

CONNECT WITH US!

Stay in the loop with all Crossover activities by joining our email list. Email crossover@lefc.net and request to be added to the group! Click below for additional information and resources.

CAMPS and TRIPS INFO

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LEADER RESOURCES

PARENT RESOURCES

MEET THE TEAM!


NICK VARGAS

PASTOR - STUDENT MINISTRIES


Desires to see the Kingdom of God here on earth as it is in heaven and passionate about seeing students surrender their lives to Jesus.

EMAIL | vargas@lefc.net

FAMILY | Husband to Katelyn and father to Zander, Asher, and Lilah

EDUCATION | Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries (Congregational and Youth Ministry) from Messiah College; Masters of Divinity (Theology) from Liberty University; Ordained through the Christian Missionary Alliance

PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Glenview Alliance Church, Weis Markets

BEST THING SOMEONE SAID TO ME | "You look good bald."

FUN FACT | I have my boating license.

NICK VARGAS

PASTOR -

STUDENT MINISTRIES

CALEB ROBERTS

DIRECTOR - STUDENT MINISTRIES

EMAIL | roberts@lefc.net

FAMILY | Married to Adeline

EDUCATION | Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Young Adult Ministries from Lancaster Bible College

BUCKET LIST ITEM | Own a sailboat

ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES WITH GOD | Mission trip to Brazil in 2020

CALEB ROBERTS

DIRECTOR -

STUDENT MINISTRIES

IZZY WERKHEISER

G56 COORDINATOR


Ministers to 5th and 6th grade students, helping them grow in their faith

EMAIL | werkheiser@lefc.net

EDUCATION | Youth and Young Adults Ministry at Lancaster Bible College

FUN FACT | As a child, I wanted to be a gypsy veterinarian.

I AM FASCINATED BY | Psychology and personality types

IZZY WERKHEISER

G56 COORDINATOR

JESS WEAVER

STUDENT MINISTRIES ASSISTANT


Provides administrative support to Student Ministries by maintaining spreadsheets, buying lots of snacks, and praying over the happy chaos!

EMAIL | j.weaver@lefc.net

FAMILY | Married to Steve since June 2024

EDUCATION | Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapy

PREVIOUS PLACES OF WORK | Physical Therapist Assistant in sports medicine and outpatient settings for 7 years

BUCKET LIST ITEM | Visiting all 63 major National Parks in the US

ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES WITH GOD | Worshipping with believers in Haiti and witnessing the tangible joy they had because of knowing Jesus and having hope in Him

JESS WEAVER

STUDENT MINISTRIES ASSISTANT