The College Ministry seeks to connect with and equip college-age young adults to embrace the church and engage the world with the life-transforming gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our college ministry enjoys the intergenerational fellowship and ministries of the entire church. We also invite participation in the opportunities below, which are specific to recent high school graduates.
Get Connected • Stay Connected
To receive updates about our events and activities, and to join the College Ministry GroupMe, please contact Rob Henneberg at rhenneberg@4thpres.org
Summer Activities
Summer Kickoff Dinner • Saturday, June 3 • 6:30–8:30 p.m. • Lower Lot
It's a cookout! We'll have plenty of food, a watermelon-eating contest, and some games too! Come hang out with old and new friends. Contact: Rob Henneberg at rhenneberg@4thpres.org.
Sunday Fellowship Lunches • 12:30 p.m. • June 4 & 18, July 2, 16 & 30 • Upper Room
College-age young adults are invited to join us for a catered lunch every other Sunday. This gathering is all about food and fellowship, a time and space to connect with one another. No RSVP needed, just come!
Weekly Bible Study • 6:30–8:00 p.m. Thursdays, June 8–August 10 • Offsite
Our midweek college Bible study is designed to promote fellowship around God's word. Feel free to hang out by the pool afterwards. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and friends! Contact Rob Henneberg at rhenneberg@4thpres.org for location.
College Retreat • Friday–Saturday, June 16-17
Enjoy getting away for a night on the Chesapeake Bay with fellowship, food, and fun!
Romanian Christian Enterprises Mission Trip • Saturday–Saturday, August 5–12
On this mission trip to Romania we'll partner with RCE to serve with their disability ministry. Please contact Noel Bradley at nbradley@4thpres.org if interested or for more information.
Service Opportunities
We're planning a few weekend service opportunities for college-age young adults to serve together locally. More details coming soon.
Online Parents in Prayer
We invite parents of college-age young adults to join in a special time of prayer together via Zoom. We're excited to offer this virtual prayer gathering for moms and dads whose kids are in college, working, taking a gap year, or engaged in other pursuits.
7:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6. For more information and the Zoom link, contact Noel Bradley at nbradley@4thpres.org.
School Year Activities
During the academic year, we focus on connecting with and equipping college-age young adults on Sundays so that they can be fully engaged in their school or work community throughout the week. To that end, we offer the Cultural Apologetics Sunday School class, attend the worship service, and sometimes grab lunch together. We know that the years immediately following high school can be a tough time and have Christian counselors available throughout the week. Each January, a Winter Retreat offers a place for faith to grow, deepening friendships, and meeting new people. Mentoring and discipleship can also often be arranged. Or consider attending the Young Adult Sunday School Class:
Sunday Morning Class • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Taught by David Frerichs and others • Room 142 (Chapel)
College-age young adults are invited to attend the weekly Sunday Class for an in-depth look at Christian community through the lens of the "one another" passages of the New Testament.
Summer Staff
"Summer Staff" is our Youth Ministry's summer internship program open to college-age young adults. Each summer, Fourth hires college students to disciple our middle and high schoolers full-time. (Applications are closed for 2023.)
Contacts
Rob Henneberg, Director of College and Youth: rhenneberg@4thpres.org
Taylor Bradley, Summer Intern: tbradley@4thpres.org
Alex Kiess, Summer Intern: akiess@4thpres.org
Noel Bradley, Administrative Assistant: nbradley@4thpres.org