Discipleship in Intermediate & Middle School

A Culture of Discipleship

Discipleship begins with deep relationships. Our intermediate and middle school teachers truly know their students, encouraging them, building them up, and holding them accountable.

Prayer is an important part of discipleship. Students share praises and hardships, and classmates pray for one another daily. Teachers do this as well. It is common to see teachers and students huddled together in the hallway, praying for one another.

Our teachers, staff, and coaches at HCS are be obedient to God's word, which instructs to "go and make disciples," by supporting students during both joyful and challenging times. Continuing to build personal relationships with students and modeling what being a disciple looks like each day are key ways we strive to build discipleship at HCS.

Chapel

Chapel is a regular opportunity for students to experience worship, pray, learn from the Bible, and hear stories of lives changed by Jesus. Worship is typically led by our middle school chapel band, with occasional performances by special musical guests. During chapel, students hear about God from teachers, local pastors, alumni, and peers. Additionally, Spiritual Emphasis Week occurs once each semester for our 7th and 8th grade students, allowing them to focus on a specific topic or the annual spiritual theme through daily chapels and small group sessions.

Bible Classes

All students take Bible class to study God’s Word and begin to learn basic doctrines of the Christian faith. As part of the Bible curriculum, students also learn how to memorize and recite Scripture every year.

I have had many teachers at Heritage who influenced me to follow Christ, but it wasn't until this year that I was truly challenged to think beyond school things like writing. I have been challenged to read my Bible and apply it to my life and get to know Christ more.

- Kate, Intermediate School Student