Student Ministry Schedule


Past Retreat Video
Winter Retreat 2026
Youth Group
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM
September - May
Students in grades 6–12 gather weekly to share a meal, build friendships through games and fellowship, and grow in their faith through Bible study, lessons, and small groups. Throughout the year, students are invited to participate in retreats, mission opportunities, community outreach, and seasonal events designed to deepen relationships with God and one another.
Summer Hang
Wednesdays from 6:00 - 8:00PM
June - August
Join us for Summer Hang, a weekly youth group all summer long from June through August! Students entering 6th grade through graduating seniors are invited to come hang out, enjoy dinner, play games, connect with friends, and spend time together each week.



Meet the Director
Michael D'Elisa
Director of Student Ministries
Hi Everyone I’m Michael! My love for student ministry began while I was a college student serving at my local church in West Palm Beach, Florida. During that time, I discovered a deep passion for guiding students in their walk with Jesus. I spent 3 years there as an Intern.
After college, I moved to Iceland where I continued my work in student ministry, running a youth group in Reykjavik.
After living in so many different places, God brought me to Exton in August. I immediately got involved at Paoli Pres and attended nearly every young adult event. Since moving to Pennsylvania, I have been praying about ways to get involved with youth. When Doug reached out to me about serving as the Director of Student Ministry, I was ecstatic.
I have described a little bit of my journey, but the most important thing you can know about me is that I am a follower of Jesus. I love others because He loved me first. I am very excited about what God is doing in Paoli!
After college, I moved to Iceland where I continued my work in student ministry, running a youth group in Reykjavik.
After living in so many different places, God brought me to Exton in August. I immediately got involved at Paoli Pres and attended nearly every young adult event. Since moving to Pennsylvania, I have been praying about ways to get involved with youth. When Doug reached out to me about serving as the Director of Student Ministry, I was ecstatic.
I have described a little bit of my journey, but the most important thing you can know about me is that I am a follower of Jesus. I love others because He loved me first. I am very excited about what God is doing in Paoli!



