College & Young Adult

College & Young Adult



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BASIC is a college and young adult ministry (ages 18-22) serving the Cedar Falls area. We gather for worship on Thursday nights and offer Life Groups that meet weekly to study the Bible and grow in relationship with others.

Meeting Times: Thursdays 7:30 PM (Weekly Worship Service)
Location: Orchard Hill Church, 3900 Orchard Hill Dr, Cedar Falls, Iowa
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Welcome to your college and young adult worship community.

BASIC is a worship community that exists to unite people in the name of Jesus and invite them to join in the work He is doing to bless a broken world. All are welcome.

Partnership With Nazareth

We are partners with Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls for student ministry.

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Events & Announcements

27 Feb

BASIC: Extreme Bingo

CEDAR FALLS
February 27, 2025 • 7:30 PM

After BASIC, all college & young adults are invited to Extreme Bingo! Cash prizes, popcorn, candy & pop!

28 Feb

Gather25

CEDAR FALLS GRUNDY COUNTY
February 28, 2025 • 6:30 PM

Gather25 is a first of it's kind to attempt to gather the global church for 25 hours of worship & prayer! Join us as we gather together to livestream Gather25 on February 28 in The Big House at the Cedar Falls Campus.

12 Mar

Community Meal

CEDAR FALLS
March 12, 2025 • 5:30 PM

Bring your family and eat with us! Everyone is welcome. 🎉

15 Mar

Habitat for Humanity

CEDAR FALLS GRUNDY COUNTY WAVERLY
March 15, 2025 • 8:30 AM

Orchard Hill Church is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build houses, build community, build hope.

Shine On

CEDAR FALLS GRUNDY COUNTY WAVERLY

We're shining a light on & joining the good we see people and partners doing in our community! Let us know when you come across a Shine On story or read Shine On stories here. 😃

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Our Values

Authentic Relationships
Relationships are the backbone of our ministry—not just with others, but with God, yourself, and the rest of creation. Jesus led by being friends with people, and we believe He’s called us to do the same.
Unity
We believe diversity and unity go hand-in-hand. God created us all in his image—to be different, and to also be one. We believe His Church is much bigger than BASIC alone, and we welcome joining hands in all areas of life.
Leadership Development
God created us all with unique gifts and asks us to use them for His Kingdom! We prioritize offering opportunities for people to lead using their gifts—practicing the servant leadership Jesus called us into.
Compelling Worship
Whether through music, serving others, or using our gifts, we worship God because of all he’s done and will do for us. We seek to worship God through all parts of our lives in a way that is powerfully irresistible.

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Life Groups, Serving at BASIC, Serving at Student Ministries, Serving on a Sunday, and more!
Jamaica
A unique short-term mission trip.

Since 2013, BASIC has partnered with the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Jamaica in serving alongside those engaged in full time ministry in the country.

Each Spring Break, we travel to Jamaica to work on projects with our friends in Jamaica, learn from them, and build relationships with the students and staff at the schools.


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College & Young Adult Staff Team

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Andrea DeCook

Andrea DeCook

Director of College & Young Adult Ministry

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Alyssa Hoey

Alyssa Hoey

College & Young Adult Intern at Nazareth Lutheran Church

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Amber Hagen

Amber Hagen

College & Young Adult Volunteer Staff

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