Welcome, Students!
First Woodway is home to a college ministry that seeks to be a community of believers that forms college age people into disciples of Christ who share the Gospel and make disciples. Join us on Sundays or check out a Life Group—you will find loving friends and a place of belonging!
Happening Now
College Hour | Sundays | 9:30 – 10:45 am | The College Room (205/206)
Meeting:
- March 19, 26
- April 2, 23, 30
- May 7, 14
NOT Meeting:
- April 9, 16
- May 21, 28
College Leadership Application Window | 9:00am March 1 – Midnight, April 6 | Application
Have you felt God nudging you to serve in our church? Do you want to be a part of the work God is doing in the college ministry? We are looking for college students to serve on the (CLT) College Leadership Team for the 2023-2024 academic year. Apply online HERE. For more information or questions, please contact Kaelyn Matthews or Case Smith.
REKINDLE Retreat | April 14 | 5:30 pm
Hey College students, the busyness and struggles we deal with can burn us out, but God is always ready to rekindle that fire of faith within our hearts. Join us for our annual spiritual formation retreat to rest, reconnect, and REKINDLE. Register right HERE!
COLLEGE SENIOR SENDOFF | May 1 | 5:30 PM
If you are graduating college in 2023, we want to celebrate you! Let us send you off into the next chapter of your life at our annual senior send off. Contact Case Smith with your graduation details.MAY 5
COLLEGE STUDY HALL | May 5 | 4:00 PM | 205
Don’t let finals get you down, come study with your friends! Our room will be open to any college student who wants a space to study. We will have coffee, snacks, and extension cords. Also, pizza is served at 6:00!
Looking for Community?
We have several Life Groups that meet throughout the week! Email Kaelyn Matthews or Case Smith to get plugged in.
Stay Connected!
Stay up to date on all things College Ministry! Follow us on Instagram (@firstwoodwaycm) and email Kaelyn Matthews to be added to our GroupMe.
College Hour | Sundays | 9:30 – 10:45 am | The College Room (205/206)
Meeting:
- January 15, 22, 29
- February 5, 12, 19, 26
- March 12, 19, 26
- April 2, 23, 30
- May 7, 14
NOT Meeting:
- March 5
- April 9, 16
- May 21, 2
Grow in community with us over coffee and donuts, as we pray together, discuss the Bible and our faith.
After College Hour is over, we worship together in the 11:00 am service. We’d love to have you join us!
Upcoming Events
ON CAMPUS Events
High School Senior Invitation Sunday | March 19 | 9:30 – 10:45 am | The College Room (205)
The College Ministry would like to invite all High School seniors to join us for College Hour! Join us for this special Care Day gathering and meet some new college friends.
Study Hall | May 5 | 4:00 – 10:00 pm | The College Room (205)
Don’t let finals get you down, come study with your friends! Our room will be open to any college student who wants a space to study. We will have coffee, snacks, and extension cords; pizza is served at 6:00!
OFF CAMPUS Events
College Leadership Application Window | 9:00am March 1 – Midnight, April 6 | Application
Have you felt God nudging you to serve in our church? Do you want to be a part of the work God is doing in the college ministry? We are looking for college students to serve on the (CLT) College Leadership Team for the 2023-2024 academic year. Apply online HERE. For more information or questions, please contact Kaelyn Matthews or Case Smith.
Serving U | April 1 | Surrounding Community
Come serve our community alongside your First Woodway church family!
REKINDLE | April 14 – 16 | Register HERE
The busyness and struggles we deal with can burn us out, but God is always ready to rekindle that fire of faith within our hearts. Join us for our annual spiritual formation retreat to rest, reconnect, and REKINDLE. Secure your spot and register on or before April 2.
College Senior Sendoff | May 1 | 5:30 – 8:00 pm
If you are graduating college in 2023, we want to celebrate you! Let us send you off into the next chapter of your life at our annual senior send off. Please RSVP to Kaelyn Matthews.
Life Groups
College Freshman Group | Case and Danelle Smith
Thursdays | 7:00 pm | The Smith’s Home
Spring Semester: January 26- April 24
College Co-Ed Group | Kaemmerling and Roye
Mondays | 7:00 pm | Location Varies
Spring Semester: January 23- April 24
College Co-Ed Group | Van Steenwyk and Smith
Tuesdays | 7:00 pm | Location Varies
Spring Semester: January 24- April 25
College Women’s LG | Gupta
Thursdays | 6:30 pm | Location Varies
Spring Semester: January 26- April 27
If you’re interested in visiting a group, please contact Kaelyn Matthews or Case Smith.
Kaelyn Matthews
College Associate
Kaelyn is currently pursuing her Masters of Divinity at Truett Seminary. She has a B.F.A in Theatre Performance from Baylor University, qualifying her to be dramatic. Kaelyn loves singing, playing guitar, and taking care of her MANY plants. She is passionate about discipling youth and young adults and teaching them to be committed followers of Christ.

Case Smith
Associate Minister of College and Recreation
Case is a Waco native and has been a member of First Woodway for all of his life. In 2017, he graduated from Baylor University with a B.A. in Religion and began working full time in the recreation ministry. Safe to say, he loves sports. He is currently enrolled at Truett Seminary and is pursuing a M.A. in Christian Ministry. In Summer 2022, Case transitioned into leading the College Ministry and helping college-aged people find and follow Jesus. Case and his wife, Danelle, have two kiddos: Raleigh and Summit.
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