Welcome to CF Middle School Ministry!

Scroll down to learn more about the ministry, what to expect, what to look forward to, and how to get involved. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out! Connect with Chelsie Anderson, Middle School Pastor, at chelsiea@cornerstoneweb.org 

What can you expect in CF Middle School Ministry?

Sundays: Middle School Ministry gathers on Sundays at 9 am. This is a great space for middle schoolers to be welcomed by leaders who love Jesus and desire to build community with our students. Throughout 2023, students will learn how to live out their faith, how to read the Bible, and participate in large group discussions. For our kinesthetic learners, students will be invited to join us in hands-on activities that will develop their understanding of who Jesus is and how to live for Him.

Wednesdays: On Wednesdays, we offer small groups during 3 different sessions throughout the year. Your student can anticipate meeting their leader, sharing a meal or snack with their community, group games and activities, weekly biblical teaching, small group discussion, and the opportunity to develop mission-mindedness. 

Volunteering: A key aspect of being a part of our middle school community is volunteering. We serve others to show love and to practice having a servant’s heart. In 1 John 4:19, we read  “we love because he first loved us.” In Matthew 20:26-28, we learn “...instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave—just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” It is the hope of the middle school leaders and pastor that students would first desire to serve others simply because Christ served us.

If you are interested in volunteering on our team, please click here. I want to help!

Camps: Students can anticipate 3 different camp experiences; Fall (Oct), Winter (Feb), and Summer (June). These can range from day trips to over night experiences. We often will have moments in our lives where we need to get away from the distractions and monotony of our day to be with Jesus, to remove distractions, and to be with our community for extended periods of time. This is where our retreats come into our ministry. Jesus often “...went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God.” (Luke 6:12) As we seek to be more like Him, we too will retreat to a place with our students to draw nearer to Him. 

Upcoming Schedule:

January 19th- 9am Middle School Service/ Sermon Series: Happily Ever After
January 26th- 9am Middle School Service/ Sermon Series: Let's Talk About...

Meet your Students Pastor

Chelsie Anderson has lived in the Tri-Valley area for over a decade and made Cornerstone Fellowship her home church in 2010. She graduated from Azusa Pacific University. She spearheaded Wells Middle School Wyldlife and Dublin High Young Life in 2013. She then began teaching Biblical studies courses at Valley Christian Schools in 2015. In 2018, she went on full-time staff at Cornerstone Fellowship as the Connect Lead and in 2021 she was hired as our Middle School Pastor. She is a wife and mother of two daughters.

A few things you may not know about her are: she has been swimming with great white sharks, she was attacked by monkeys, and she’s eaten ostrich but is now a vegetarian (no correlation). Can you believe she hasn’t eaten bacon in 15 years?! She is passionate about supporting local businesses, hiking the East Bay regional trails, serving our community, rescuing pit bulls, and outdoor adventures with her family and friends.

Connect with Chelsie