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 Grundy County!

Partnership with Nazareth

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



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Events & Announcements

Summer Events: Waverly

WAVERLY

We've got lots of fun events planned for all ages this summer! Check out the full calendar for details.

Family Group Sign Ups (Coming Soon)

CEDAR FALLS

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

27 Aug

BIGhouse Kickoff [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
August 27, 2025 • 7:00 PM

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

3 Sep

BIGhouse Kickoff [Waverly]

WAVERLY
September 3, 2025 • 7:00 PM

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

3 Sep

Friends First [Grundy County]

GRUNDY COUNTY
September 3, 2025 • 7:15 PM

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

3 Sep

BIGhouse [Cedar Falls]

CEDAR FALLS
September 3, 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