Living Word Next Gen
The Middle.
4th – 6th Grade
A place to belong. A faith to make your own.
A space created specifically for preteens to build real friendships, grow in their faith, and begin making their relationship with Jesus their own.
Real faith. Real friends. A place to belong.
Real faith. Real friends. A place to belong.
What We Do
Church built for the middle years.
Worship together.
Students get the opportunity to worship in an environment created specifically for their stage of life.
Learn what faith looks like.
A short, relevant devotional helps students understand what the Bible says and how it connects to the life they are living right now.
Find their people.
Small groups give students a place to build real friendships, ask questions, and connect with leaders who genuinely care about them.
Your First Sunday
New doesn’t have to feel awkward.
Walking into a new space can feel like a lot — especially in the middle school years. Our team is ready to help students know where to go, meet some people, and feel at home quickly.
01 / Check In
We’ll get you where you need to go.
When you arrive at the Vandalia Campus, our team can help you find The Middle and get checked in for the morning.
02 / Jump In
Come in and be yourself.
Students worship together, hear a short devotional, and spend time connecting with friends and leaders in small groups.
03 / Come Back
The best way to belong is to keep showing up.
Friendships take time. Coming consistently gives students the chance to build real community and grow with the same leaders and friends each week.
Have questions when you arrive? Just ask — our Next Gen team will be happy to help.
When + Where
Sundays were made for this.
The Middle meets every Sunday morning at our Vandalia Campus. Students have their own environment designed specifically for 4th–6th grade.
Meet The Middle Team.
The Middle Ministry Leader
Pastor Caroline Saxon
Pastor Caroline leads The Middle and has a heart for helping preteens feel known, build meaningful relationships, and develop a faith that becomes their own.
Helping students navigate the middle years with real faith, real friendships, and people in their corner.
Sundays at LWC
There’s a place for you in The Middle.
Join us this Sunday at the Vandalia Campus. Our team will be ready to help your student get connected, meet some people, and feel at home.