Ignition

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm

Hope West Des Moines

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Ignite Your Faith

Ignition is a fun, safe and welcoming place where high school students (grades 9-12) are connected to Jesus. At Ignition, students experience God through incredible music and a powerful message, build meaningful friendships, discover ways to stay connected and continue their faith journey throughout high school. Ignition is the perfect next step for students after getting confirmed at PowerLife and for all high school students to grow closer to God! Bring a friend (or five) and we’ll see you on Wednesday night at Ignition! 
 
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm 
Hope West Des Moines

Ignition pastor preaching on stage

Ignition Sermon Series

Q&A | March 13-27

Join us for an all student worship night on March 20 and come back the following Wednesday on March 27 as we answer real questions from students about life, faith, friendships and more!

Upcoming Sermons

Volunteers Are Needed!

If you’ve been looking for a way to grow in your own faith and support teenagers’ faith journeys, volunteering at Ignition is a great opportunity for you! We’ll provide everything you need to do your role. 

Adults volunteering at Ignition student ministry event

What Happens at Ignition?

Ignition Kickoff  (7:30-7:45 pm) 
The fun starts with ice breakers and games with prizes! 

Breakout Sessions  (7:45-8:15 pm) 
Students can choose how they want to have fun and connect with friends at church. They can pick from options like active gym games, creative arts, service projects or simply time to just talk and enjoy tasty snacks with friends. 

Large Group  (8:15-9:00 pm) 
Students gather in the Worship Center for inspiring music, prayer and messages from the Bible that apply directly to what students are experiencing today. 

Small Group  (9:00-9:30 pm) 
We end the night with a relaxed and intentional time for peers and their adult group leaders to grow together in faith, wrestle with some of life’s biggest questions, and support and pray for one another through the challenges of high school. 

Upcoming Classes & Events

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Ignition Bible & Brunch (grades 9-12)

First and third Sundays of the month, Jan. 21 – April 21, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

A time for students to dive deeper into the Word and build community! We will attend the Sunday 11:00 am service together, directly followed by Bible study and brunch in Room 214.

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Ignition Summer Camp

June 16-21 | Estes Park, Colorado

High school students are invited to join us for a faith-filled trip to Estes Park, Colo., for a week of worship, community, fun and the outdoors!

Cost: $800 (includes food at camp, camp fee, lodging, travel and a T-shirt)
Deposit: $75 (due at time of registration)

Your Wednesday Nights Just Got Better

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Group of students praying

Group of students playing games

Student at Ignition

Group of students in the chapel

Group of students in worship center

Are you a student with the gift of music?

Our Wednesday night student ministries, PowerLife and Ignition, are in need of students in grades 8-12 who have musical gifts and abilities to join the Student Ministry Worship Team! If you or a student in your life likes to sing or play bass, guitar, piano or drums, please email Zoe Vorwerk at [email protected] to apply.

Get to Know Our Team

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Nick Brannen

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Marisa MacVey

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Zoe Vorwerk

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