Rooted Youth
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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Rooted Contact FormReach out to our Youth Pastor Mike Ehl for information on location: 760-717-9700 or by looking at our Church Calendar!
Youth Group Schedule
Middle School Schedule
Sunday Night Youth (MS)
Meets each Sunday from 5:00pm-6:30pm at either the YMCA or the Church Gathering Space. Join our mass texting service to stay up to date on location!
Slice and Study (MS)
Every other Tuesday after school from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Meetup at Parks and Rec for pizza, knots and Word!
High School Schedule
Sunday Night Youth (HS)
Meets each Sunday from 6:30pm-8:30pm at either the YMCA or the Church Gathering Space. Join our mass texting service to stay up to date on location!
Bible Study
For High School students. Meets on alternating Tuesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm.





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.
Have Questions About Rooted Youth?
For questions about Rooted Youth events or want more information, contact Mike Ehl, Director of Youth at Church of the Outer Banks.
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For immediate questions text or call (760) 717-9700.
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