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
Fun 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-7:30pm at the YMCA in Nags Head. Sign up to receive weekly text updates.
Tuesday Night Bible Study(HS)
Meets each Tuesday from 6:30pm. Join our mass texting service to stay up to date on location!
Friday, January 30th – Sunday, February 1st 2026
More information coming soon.
Drop In Bible Study(HS)
Meets each Wednesday from 7:00pm – 8:30pm. Follow us on Instagram @rootedyouthdropin.
Events
High School Events
WinterGreen Snowboarding Trip
December 21st-23rd
Our high school and middle school students are headed to Wintergreen on Sunday, December 21st. To sign up, click the link below. For more information, email rootedyouthobx@gmail.com.
Sign UpCamp Willow Run Retreat
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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.
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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