Youth
Equipping students 6th through 12th grade to love Jesus with teaching, worshipping and gatherings
Grades 6-12
Easy Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Plan Your Visit
Special-Needs Friendly
attend a PLUG event
- May 15,2026
Cost: $20 Location: Hiram Stars & Strikes
- May 27-29, 2026
- Cost: $255 per student
- $85 deposit due by March 31 (required to secure a spot)
- $85 due April 15
- $85 due May 15
- Feb 22 - May 03, 2026
Application Period: February 22 – May 3, 2026
Scholarship Ceremony: June 7, 2026 Be sure you meet all eligibility requirements and submit your application before the deadline. Apply today!
Meet The Team
Samuel Sweetser
Role: Minister of High School Ministries
Educational Background: University of the Nations, Discipleship Training School; New Testament Theology, Impact International School of Ministry
Minstry Focus: With over 21 years in youth and young adult ministry and 22 years in professional dance, entertainment, and global missions, Samuel is passionate about connecting people to God in creative and culturally relevant ways. His ministry focuses on knowing God and making Him known, preaching the Gospel through hip hop, spoken word, and other creative arts, and leading young people in discipleship to become disciple-makers.
Personal Bio: Samuel loves people, the creative arts, and spending quality time with his family.
Erika Walker
Role: Minister of Middle School Ministries
Educational Background: Eastern Michigan: BA Communication and Electric Media and Film | Rhema Bible College: Youth Ministry | 15 years Owner and Operating Infinity Athletics Cheer and Dance | 9 years as youth minister of Christian life Center church in Ypsilanti, MI
Ministry Focus: Our goal is for the children to learn to worship God, know His love for them and gain an understanding of their purpose and value in Christ. Our prayer is that through the understanding of His love, their lives will be eternally transformed in a safe environment. Our purpose can be found in the Ephesians 3:17-18.
Personal Bio: I have always had a love for children and helping them find their God given purpose. I truly enjoy laughing and having fun. I love to watch movies, going for walks and spending time with my family.
