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BIGhouse is a Wednesday night ministry with musical worship, teaching, and small groups for high school students in 10th - 12th grade in the Cedar Valley and surrounding towns.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays: 7:30PM - 9:00PM (During the School Year)
Location: Orchard Hill Church, 3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Friends First is a Wednesday night ministry with musical worship, teaching, and small groups for high school students in 9th - 12th grade in Grundy County.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 7:15 - 8:45 PM (During the School Year)
Location: Orchard Hill Church, 1800 G Ave, Grundy Center, Iowa
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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.

Meeting Times: Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Free meal 6:45 PM. (During the School Year)
Location: Orchard Hill Church, 195 20th St NW Suite D, Waverly, Iowa

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. Family Groups are optional yet encouraged at BIGhouse.

26 Aug

BIGhouse [Waverly]

WAVERLY
August 26, 2026 • 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.

26 Aug

BIGhouse Kickoff [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
August 26, 2026 • 7:00 PM

10th-12th graders are invited to join us in kicking off another great year of student ministry!

2 Sep

BIGhouse Kickoff [Waverly]

WAVERLY
September 2, 2026 • 6:30 PM

Join us for a great kickoff! All high school students welcome!

2 Sep

Friends First Kickoff [Grundy County]

GRUNDY COUNTY
September 2, 2026 • 7:00 PM

Join us as we kickoff a great year! All high schoolers (9th - 12th grade) are welcome!

2 Sep

BIGhouse: First Night [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
September 2, 2026 • 7:30 PM

10th-12th graders, join us for the first night of BIGhouse back in the Sanctuary!

9 Sep

Community Meal

CEDAR FALLS
September 9, 2026 • 5:30 PM

2nd Wednesday of the month! Bring your family and eat with us! Everyone is welcome. 🎉

9 Sep

BIGhouse [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
September 9, 2026 • 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.

16 Sep

Friends First [Grundy County]

GRUNDY COUNTY
September 16, 2026 • 7:15 PM

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

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