WHAT TO EXPECT?
A thrilling atmosphere filled with high-energy, live worship from our high school band, engaging messages that fuel our students, and entertainment that ranges from games, skits, and friendly competition to hanging out with friends!
WHEN?
Shaken is for our 6th-8th graders and meets on Wednesday nights from 5:45-7:30 p.m. in the VillageChurch Student Center.
Surge is for our 9th-12th graders and meets on Wednesday nights from 7:15-8:45 p.m. in the VillageChurch Student Center.
WHERE?
Village Students meets in the VillageChurch Student Center in Blythewood, South Carolina. Students can be dropped off at the front of the building to begin check-in.
PARKING INFORMATION FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
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Middle School Shaken Pickup
Our Team
A brief introduction of those who serve VillageStudents in order that students may come to know Christ.
Hamilton Mathis
Associate Pastor of Students
Hamilton Mathis joined the Village Church staff as Student Pastor in November 2020. Hamilton graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelors of Arts in Christian Ministry and completed his Master's of Arts in Christian Education degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2021. Hamilton and his wife, Allee, have been married since 2017.
Anna Gillespie
Student Ministry Administrative Assistant
Anna has attended Village Church since 2018 and previously served on our team as an Intern during Summer 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as during the 2022-23 school year. She is earning her degree at The University of South Carolina majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Hughes Butler
Student Ministry Intern
Hughes graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2019. He has been a part of Village Church since 2018. He loves Jesus, the Gamecocks, all things sports and fishing on Lake Wateree. He is the nephew of Erik Estep and the grandson of Wendell Estep.
Will bonniville
Associate Student Pastor of Middle School and Worship
Will was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina where he attended Blythewood High School and graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2017 with a degree in Political Science and completed his Masters of Arts in Christian Ministry at Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary. Will has been an intern at Village Church since 2013 and joined full time in 2018. Will is married to his wife Sally. When he has free time he enjoys fishing, playing guitar, and spending time with friends.
Macie Hanna
Student Ministry Intern
Macie graduated from Village Christian Academy and is currently earning her Associates Degree in Business Administration at Midlands Technical College. She and her family have attended Village Church since 2008 and she joined the Student Ministry team Summer 2024. Macie is most excited about growing the Middle and High School girl’s ministry and using Village’s social media platforms to expand outreach!
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