High School

High School



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Engage. Build. Launch.

BIGhouse exists to engage students as they build independent faith to launch them into a lifetime pursuit of Christ.

Everyone is welcome.

Friends First exists for all high school students in Grundy County!

Everyone is welcome.

BIGhouse exists for all high school students in Waverly and surrounding towns!

Partnership with Nazareth

We are partners with Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls for student ministry.



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Events & Announcements

Sign up for a Family Group!

CEDAR FALLS

Family Groups meet weekly and are a place for high school students & leaders to share their faith & life together.

8 Oct

Community Meal

CEDAR FALLS
October 8, 2025 • 5:30 PM

Bring your family and eat with us! Everyone is welcome. 🎉

8 Oct

BIGhouse [Waverly]

WAVERLY
October 8, 2025 • 7:00 PM

BIGhouse is a Wednesday night ministry with a meal, teaching, and small groups for high school students in 9th - 12th grade in Waverly and surrounding towns.

8 Oct

Fields of Faith

CEDAR FALLS
October 8, 2025 • 7:00 PM

All junior high and high school students are invited to join us for an powerful night of story & community!

8 Oct

Friends First [Grundy County]

GRUNDY COUNTY
October 8, 2025 • 7:15 PM

Friends First is a mid-week ministry event for high school students with teaching and small groups.

8 Oct

BIGhouse [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
October 8, 2025 • 7:30 PM

BIGhouse meets at Orchard Hill Church in Cedar Falls on Wednesdays at 7:30 pm for high school students in the Cedar Valley and surrounding towns.

Our Values

Authentic Relationships
We are created to belong in community.
Gospel Focused
We learn Biblical truths and focus on how it applies to our day to day lives.
Safe Place
Come as you are. Leaders meet students right where they're at.
Community Based
No matter what church you go to, or even if you've never been to church before, Friends First is a place for every high school student in the Grundy County community.
Authentic Relationships
We are created to belong in community.
Gospel Focused
We learn Biblical truths and focus on how it applies to our day to day lives.
Community Based
No matter what church you go to, or even if you've never been to church before, Friends First is a place for every high school student in the Grundy County community.
Safe Place
Come as you are. Leaders meet students right where they're at.

Frequently Asked Questions

High School Ministry Staff Team

We would love to connect with you!

Dan Happel

Dan Happel

Director of High School Ministry
Worship Team

Nikki Pauli

Nikki Pauli

High School Ministry

Danielle Schmidt

Danielle Schmidt

Director of Student Ministry & Worship Team in Grundy County

Ken DeCook

Ken DeCook

Next Gen Director in Waverly