Rock Student Ministries The ROCK is the student ministry of Mount of Olives Church in Mission Viejo, California.
ROCK Weekly Programs Sunday Mornings - Middle School Worship Service at The Rock - 9:45-10:45am Wednesday Nights - High School Worship Service at The Rock - 7:00-8:30pm Sunday Mornings - Students Worship Together at Mount of Olives Church - 11:00am-12:00pm
Our Ministry Our desire is to create a ministry that reaches a generation of young people who see no relevance in religion. Our target audiences are middle school and high school. We target these populations through weekly worship services, Bible studies, community-building activities, events, camps, mission trip, service projects, and retreats.
Our Mission Everything we do works to reflect Christ's invitation for young people to “come unto him!” The most important association a person can develop is a personal, life changing and eternal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Goal It has been said that 80% of people who will develop a relationship with God will do so before The age of twenty. Therefore at The ROCK, we are very intentional in all that we do. Our goal is to bring young people the invitation to meet Christ and grow into a relationship with Him by creating an environment appealing enough to be attractive, beneficial enough to be life changing, and authentic enough to be shared.
Volunteer to Serve The Rock is seeking out volunteers that know Christ and want to make Him made known to the next generation. We are looking for volunteers to serve in several different areas at The Rock:  - Middle School Adult or HS Small Group Leader - Middle School Adult or HS Leader - Middle School Camp Counselor - High School Adult Small Group Leader/Host - High School Camp Counselor - High School Mid-Week Leader This is an amazing opportunity to come alongside students and their families to guide and encourage as they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.  Click Here to Download the Application
Rock Staff
Nicole Stirling, Director of Rock Ministry Nicole has been on staff since 2004. She has a passion for students and desires for them to have a vital relationship with Jesus Christ. She has created an atmosphere in middle school and high school ministry that allows students to feel safe and have fun, while coming to learn more about Jesus Christ. Nicole, her husband and children live in Mission Viejo, where she loves to mountain bike, box, visit Disneyland and drive up to the local mountains to snowboard. Nicole has B.A. in Theology from Concordia University Irvine with a minor in Psychology. Email Nicole - Click Here
Chris Ellis, Student Worship Arts Director Chris has attended Mount of Olives since 2002. He has a B.A. in Music with Emphasis in Church Music from Concordia University, Irvine. Chris has had the privelege to play with many talented artists both inside and outside of the church and looks forward to supporting our student musicians.  Email Chris - Click Here