Sunday School
Programs for Middle School students (Grades 6–8) are available during the 11am Sunday services during the school year. We encourage families to worship together in a service in addition to attending Sunday School. Adult classes are also offered.
Ben Katterson
Pastoral Resident for Middle School Discipleship
Wednesday Connection
During the school year, the North Campus gathers for a meal (4:45–6pm), worship together (6:15–6:45pm), and then attend classes and activities (6:50–8pm) for all ages, including Middle School. During the summer we gather at Long Lake Regional Park at 5:30pm for a meal, followed by worship and teaching at 6:15pm, and extended fellowship until dusk.
Diane Soderholm (email, 612-455-0800 x840)
Administrative Assistant for Youth & Family Discipleship
Disability & Special Needs Ministry
We encourage the inclusion of young people with disabilities and special needs by providing one-on-one mentors in Sunday School classrooms.
Lee Burtman
Coordinator for Disability Ministry
Outreach
Youth are encouraged to minister locally through Neighborhood Outreach activities and globally through short-term ministry trips. Each year we plan gospel-focused outreach events to which students can invite friends as we pray for those who are unbelieving around us and seek to share the gospel.
Jon Nowlin
Pastor for Youth & Family Discipleship
Events
- Awaken Retreat (Grades 6–12) in October in the Twin Cities
- Winter Retreat (Grades 6–12) in January at Trout Lake Camp
- Jr High Summer Camp (Grades 7–9) at Camp Shetek
- Middle School JAMs
Summer gatherings in homes every other Thursday
Partnering With Parents
- Youth Baptism Service
Typically held on a Wednesday evening in May, this service highlights the testimonies of youth who are trusting in Jesus for salvation and who wish to be baptized. Each year we offer parent/mentor training and youth baptism & membership classes to prepare for this event. -
Trail Life USA (for boys, Kindergarten–Sr High) & American Heritage Girls (Kindergarten–Sr High)
Students in Kindergarten–Sr High are invited to grow in integrity, service, and biblical manhood and womanhood through troop activities with Trail Life USA and the American Heritage Girls program. These programs meet on various Monday evenings at the North Campus; youth from all campuses are welcome to participate.
Serve in Middle School Ministry
For information about these ministries and opportunities to serve in Middle School classes, contact Diane Soderholm at 612-455-0800 x840.
Leadership
Jon Nowlin
Pastor for Youth & Family Discipleship
Ben Katterson
Pastoral Resident for Middle School Discipleship
Lee Burtman (email)
Coordinator for Disability Ministry
Diane Soderholm (email, 612-455-0800 x840)
Administrative Assistant for Youth & Family Discipleship
Katie Kramer (email, 612-455-0800 x801)
Administrative Assistant for Youth & Family Discipleship