About Us

Vision Statement:

Straight Up’s vision is to be an authentic community that desires God’s presence. We aim to create space for middle school students to ask questions and be real to themselves, others, and God.

Mission Statement:

Put simply, we desire to show up, open up, then grow up.
Let me explain, first, we show up. We are consistently present physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually. Consistency showing up lets students know that they are cared for and valued. Second, we open up. We believe community is formed when we prioritize authenticity over excellence and relationships over experiences. People are drawn to people who are always real than people who are always right. Third, we grow up. Our faith grows when we lean into the hard questions about God, the world, and our mission. This community is guided by the Holy Spirit into those unfamiliar spaces. Not only is our faith growing, we are growing up into the church. In the end, our mission is to integrate students into the church at large.