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!
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Christmas Extravaganza | December 2
Deck the Halls (and maybe your friends) at our annual College Ministry Christmas Extravaganza. College students, come play Christmas games, eat dinner, and halt to celebrate the gift of our Savior. Bring your friends, roommates, neighbors, and a white elephant gift! Meet us in Room A200 above the MAC at 6:00 pm!
College Study Hall | December 8 and 9
Don’t let finals get you down, come study with your friends! Our room (205) will be open to any college student who wants a space to study from 3:00 to 10:00 pm. We will have coffee, snacks, and extension cords, and PIZZA at 6:00 pm!
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
Join us at 9:30 am in Room 206.
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 contemporary service. We’d love to have you join us!
These are the dates we are meeting during the fall 2022 semester:
- August 21, 28
- September 11, 18, 25
- October 2, 9, 23, 30
- November 6
- December 4
Upcoming Events
December 2
College Ministry Extravaganza | 6:00 pm | MAC A200
Deck the Halls (and maybe your friends) at our annual College Ministry Christmas Extravaganza. College students, come play Christmas games, eat dinner, and pause to celebrate the gift of our Savior. Bring your friends, roommates, neighbors, and a white elephant gift!
December 8 & 9
College Study Hall I 3:00 – 10:00 pm I 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 will be served at 6:00 pm!
Life Groups
Mondays | 7:00 pm
Kaemmerling & Roye
Location Varies
Wednesdays | 7:00 pm
Van Steenwyk & Smith
Location Varies
Thursdays | 6:30 pm
Gupta & Bandy
Location Varies
If you’re interested in visiting a group, please get in touch with Kaelyn Matthews.
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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