Hume Lake Summer CampHume Lake does a great job bringing in speakers who share amazing Truth with students and every year students come back changed. Along with great spiritual growth, students have amazing opportunities to connect with other students from Collide, as well as make connections with counselors that care about them. This year, we're going to Hume June 17-23.

Spiritual FormationEvery year Collide puts on a Spiritual Formation retreat for our students. During this weekend long retreat students are given opportunities to learn about how to grow in their faith and better understand God’s character and who they are in relation to Him.

TrainingOne of Collide's goals is to train up our students in the ways of Christ so they can grow in their relationship with Him. It is very important that our students know how to pray and study the Bible. We desire for our students to have a knowledge base for their faith as we prepare to send them into their next phase of life. Some of the areas of training are apologetics and evangelism.

Josh Rose - High School PastorRoots: Pasadena, technically AltadenaCalling: Never thought I would be called to be a pastor but alas, God has a sense of humor.Why do you work here? Because.Specialty: Love Jesus, love people, don't be an idiot.Free time: I love to read good books. I love watching good movies and talking about them late into the night. I also love starting random house projects (finishing them in the difficult part). Love spending time with my wife and kids and have recently started watching Star Wars cartoons.I am a huge fan of… Diet Dr. Pepper, good food (sushi) and soupTara Quicke - High School DirectorRoots: Born a Texan, forever a Texan ;)…also a California girl since 1995 (Carlsbad)Calling: After graduating from college, I started my accounting career & started volunteering in the High School Ministry as a Core Group Leader. 2.5 years later, God called me to full-time ministry to high school students. Why do you work here? High school is such an important time in life – freedom & responsibility are gained, a lot of decisions are made, & students are figuring out who they are & who they’re going to be…These things have a lasting impact – for better or for worse. I want to be used by God in students’ lives to show them His transforming love & truth. He is THE LIFE! Specialty: Small group or 1-on-1 time. I LOVE getting to know students & seeing how God’s at work in them. That’s my fav.Free time: Hang out with my husband, friends, & family, go to the beach, eat good food, drink good coffee, Pinterest, shop, sing… I am a huge fan of… 1. shoes 2. real, good conversation 3. Mexican foodAmanda Postma - High School AdministratorRoots: Born & raised in San Diego—woot, woot!Calling: If you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be working at a church—I would have laughed so hard. But here I am! God has an amazing sense of humor. But I absolutely love working at EFCC. My prayer is that our students, parents, and staff KNOW the mighty power of the Gospel—that it would become alive to them & that they would live each day grateful and in abundant joy. Easier said then done, I know. But that is why I love coming to work, not only do I learn how to live each day for Christ, but I get to see God actively working in the lives of our students, our parents, and our staff! A-MAZ-ING!Why do you work here? I LOVE JESUS AND PEOPLE!Specialty: God has really crafted me to encourage & love people where they are at. I think that comes from my past experiences, a rough adolescence, and just the HUGE impression that Jesus has made on my life since I became a believer in 2007! Free time: Right now it is a lot of homework, but overall, I really like hanging out with my husband. We hike, cook together (I love cooking & trying new recipes), and work on our house. I love movies, hanging out with friends & my amazing family, shopping, and reading. I am trying to take up running, but it’s rough beginnings. I also thoroughly enjoy relaxed time with the DVR—watching Survivor, Project Runway, and Law & Order: SVU.I am a huge fan of… Jesus, Chipotle, Office Supplies, & Hugs (ha, I put four things)Kelyn Hohn - High School Seminary InternRoots: Lived all over Northern San Diego CountyCalling: To love High School students and help them through pain. To set an example of what it means to be a Christian woman in today's world.Why do you work here? High school students are at a unique time in their life, trying to understand who they are and who they want to be. I love, that at Collide, we get to show them a glimpse of who they are to God and create a place where they can feel safe, cared for, and known.Specialty: I love working with students who are experiencing or have experienced big hurts in their life. High school students experience so much and I love being a tool to show them the love of Christ and helping them understand who they are in Christ Jesus.Free time: Lots of studying... but in my truly free time I love to play soccer, run, play tennis, or hike. I have amazing friends and I love to spend time enjoying So-Cal with them. Some of my favorite TV shows are Friday Night Lights, Gilmore Girls, and anything on the Food Network or HGTV.I am a huge fan of… 1. Milk (cheese) 2. Legit conversation 3. California BurritosJosiah Cruz - High School InternRoots: “You can take the boy from the islands, but not the island from the boy”I’m Pacific Islander: Hawaiian and Guamanian.Calling: High School Ministry, Sports Ministry, See a need, fill a needWhy do you work here? One of a few steps in becoming a pastor and for training and equipping for future ministrySpecialty: Working with High School Students ,sports, music.Free time: I like to spend time with my family, play sports with friends, kanikapila (Hawaiian for music jam sessions with friends and family), kalalau (Hawaiian for just hanging out with friends), and work.I am a huge fan of… Eating, sleeping, and working.

Service ProjectsPart of our purpose at Collide is sharing God’s love. One of the ways we do this is through service projects, our way of loving on the community. Some examples of our service projects: running a kid’s program at Mision Vida Nueva’s food distribution center, making and serving dinner at Salvation Army’s Winter Shelter, collecting jackets and blankets for local Homeless, community beautification at Unify thru Service, helping out at Alternatives Women’s Center and Interfaith Community Services, and serving at EFCC events, such as the Harvest Party, Thanksgiving dinner for local homeless, Kickin’ It Up, and Kids’ Games. Check our calendar for upcoming opportunities to serve.

Mission TripsSenior Mission Trip During the summer before their Senior year, we offer students an amazing opportunity to serve God on a foreign mission field. These students get to travel overseas to see how God is working and to be part of that work. This year's Seniors will serve with our church partners in Albania. We work with Josiah Venture to run a Summer Camp for Albanian teens. Albania Application Albania Information PacketYou can donate to our Albania team here.Spring Break Mission TripEach spring, we take a group of students on a mission trip here in the US. It is a great use of students’ Spring Break and an amazing opportunity to serve and share God’s love. This year we are partnering with UIM, Urban Impact Ministries. UIM is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Students will helping UIM with their mission for families to own homes, have healthy churches, and neighborhoods where their children can bike to school. You can donate to the NOLA team here.

The CrewThe Crew is a group of students who have taken ownership of the High School Ministry. Members of The Crew do much more than the average student. In fact without The Crew, Sunday mornings in the Gym would not be possible. Crew members set up, tear down, greet, run PowerPoint and sound, cut pastries, take out trash, stack chairs, seek out ways to help, set a good example, and the list could go on...Crew members arrive an hour before events and services start and stay behind to clean up and tear down. If you are interested in being part of The Crew, contact Kelyn Hohn (contact info on the staff page).

Core GroupsCore Groups are High School Ministry small groups, which meet on Sunday mornings during the school year, 9:30-10:45am. Each student who comes to Collide Sunday is placed in a Core Group by grade and gender. Core Groups meet around tables to connect with each other, learn from God’s Word, and worship through music. A Core Group Leader (adult) is at each table to get to know individual students, facilitate discussion of Josh’s teaching, answer questions, pray with and for students, and provide spiritual leadership.

Winter CampEvery year, winter camp is held over President’s Day weekend. This is a great time to grow in your faith, have lots of fun in the snow, build deeper relationships, and just spend time hanging out! This year, we are partnering with Student Venture for camp at Pine Summit (in Big Bear) February 17-20. EFCC is partnering with Student Venture to put on Fastbreak Winter Conference. The speakers are Sean McDowell and Ryan Sharp. Worship will be lead by Jimmy Robeson. Early registration is $175, the cost after January 22 is $195. There are limited spots, so there is a $50 non-refundable deposit required to register, along with camp forms, No student can secure a spot without completed camp forms. Conference cost includes food, lodging, transportation, and camp activities. There is optional skiing/snowboarding at Snow Summit on Saturday, which costs extra. **Students who apply for scholarships cannot participate in skiing/snowboarding at Snow Summit**Important Reminders:All students must fill out 2 conference forms: Pine Summit Release and Student Venture FastBreak form (choose between one for students under 18 and one for those over 18).Students who sign up for Snow Summit must also complete their release and rental forms.Need based scholarships are available on a first-come first-serve basis. FORMS!Sign up and pay (required)Pine Summit form (required)Snow Summit form (required to snowboard/ski)Scholarship form

Wednesday NightsFrom 7-8:30pm, students come together to connect with students from their campus or community. Come get to know some great people, learn how to live out the Bible in very practical ways, worship God through music, and have a great time doing it. Occasionally, we break up the routine with things like the Dodgeball Tournament, the Reel Film Festival, and more.

Sunday MorningsIn the Family Center Gym during the school year, 9:30-10:45am. This time is focused on discipleship. Students are placed in Core Groups, which meet around tables to connect with each other, learn from God’s Word, and worship through music. Pastor Josh provides centralized, interactive teaching, which Core Groups discuss and students get time to ask questions and figure out how to apply Truth to their lives.

Fast BreakWinter ConferenceFebruary 17-20, 2012Pine Summit in Big Bear, CAClick Here to Sign Up

*** There is a collision when the Word of God and students' lives meet. Students cannot walk away without being impacted by the immeasurable love of Christ.

At Collide, it is our desire to see students Connecting to one another, Growing in their relationship with God, and Sharing the love of Jesus.

Roots: All over Northern San Diego CountyCalling: To love students and share about the transformational power of Jesus ChristWhy do you work here? I work here because I love High School students and the unique place in life that they are at. Christ has an amazing way of meeting individuals where they are at and many students are incredibly lonely in High School. I love being a tool in the Lord's hand to love individuals and show them how much they are loved by the Creator of the Universe.Specialty: I love working with students that are experiencing lots of hurt and pain in their lives. I really enjoy seeing them through the process of Christ's healing and helping them understand who they are in Christ.Freetime: I spend most of my "freetime" at school or studying. In my trully freetime I love to play soccer, run, play tennis, hike, or go to the beach. I have amazing people in my life and I love spending time with them while enjoying So-Cal!I am a huge fan of... -milk -sports -being real

Roots: All over Northern San Diego CountyCalling: To love students and share about the transformational power of Jesus ChristWhy do you work here? I work here because I love High School students and the unique place in life that they are at. Christ has an amazing way of meeting individuals where they are at and many students are incredibly lonely in High School. I love being a tool in the Lord's hand to love individuals and show them how much they are loved by the Creator of the Universe.Specialty: I love working with students that are experiencing lots of hurt and pain in their lives. I really enjoy seeing them through the process of Christ's healing and helping them understand who they are in Christ.Freetime: I spend most of my "freetime" at school or studying. In my trully freetime I love to play soccer, run, play tennis, hike, or go to the beach. I have amazing people in my life and I love spending time with them while enjoying So-Cal!I am a huge fan of... -cheese -sports -being real

Roots:Born a Texan, forever a Texan ;)…also a California girl since 1995 (Carlsbad)Calling: After graduating from college, I started my accounting career & started volunteering in the High School Ministry as a Core Group Leader. 2.5 years later, God called me to full-time ministry to high school students. Why do you work here? High school is such an important time in life – freedom & responsibility are gained, a lot of decisions are made, & students are figuring out who they are & who they’re going to be…These things have a lasting impact – for better or for worse. I want to be used by God in students’ lives to show them His transforming love & truth. He is THE LIFE! Specialty: small group or 1-on-1 time. I LOVE getting to know students & seeing how God’s at work in them. That’s my fav.Free time: Hang out with my husband, friends, & family, go to the beach, eat good food, drink good coffee, Pinterest, shop, sing… I am a huge fan of.... 1) shoes, 2) real, good conversation, 3) Mexican food

January Reel Film Festival7-9:30 pmDress in your best and come out to watch videos made by you!

WC Worship Night7-8:30 pmCome worship with the Winter Conference band, led by Resonate's Jimmy Robeson!

25 18 Connect with Collide Sunday9:30-10:45 amWednesday 7-8:30 pm

Emmanuel Faith Community Church639 E. 17th Ave.Escondido, CA 92025Map

Honoring God by Living Like Jesus.