Rooted Youth exists to encourage, empower, and equip middle and high school students to love God, love others, and live on mission. Each week they come together for some food, fun, fellowship and time in the Word!

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Middle School Schedule

Wednesday Night Youth (MS)

Meets each Wednesday from 6:00pm.

1st Wednesday

Youth Outing

2nd & 3rd Wednesday

Meet us at the YMCA for games, worship, message and dinner!

4th Wednesday

Youth House Meet Up

High School Schedule

Sunday Night Youth (HS)

Meets each Sunday from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the YMCA in Nags Head. Sign up to receive weekly text updates.

Tuesday Night Bible Study (HS)

Meets each Tuesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Join our mass texting service to stay up to date on location!

Drop-In Bible Study (HS)

Meets each Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. Follow us on Instagram @rootedyouthdrop_in.


Events

Middle School Events

Phil Wickham Concert

Friday, March 27th, 2026

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High School Events

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Meet Mike Ehl

Rooted Youth Director

Mike Ehl grew up in San Diego where he first met and participated in Pastor Jamie Smith’s youth group as a freshman in High School. Mike was hired on as a Middle School youth leader at the same church right out of High School where he developed a love and passion for sharing Christ with students. Mike served at that church for 8 years before moving with his wife and son to Texas. During their time in Texas, Mike felt the calling on his life to pursue ministry full time and went on to receive his Master’s of Divinity degree from Bethel Seminary.

Mike and his wife Danley have been married since 2012 and have 4 children (Simeon, Eisley, Adelina and Trinity). They have been living in the Outer Banks since 2022 and love the community they have been welcomed into.

rootedyouthobx@gmail.com

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