The Who and What of SFSM
Who We Are
SoulFire ministers to students in grades 5-12. We offer opportunities, for students in 7-12 grades, in a large group setting called THRIVE (Sunday nights), smaller groups (Life Groups) and several events throughout the year.
Route 56 is geared for 5th and 6th graders and takes place on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM throughout the school year.
What We Believe
Our desire in Student Ministries is helping students develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through relevant teaching, worship, and opportunities to lead and serve. We believe that strong relationships are keys to experiencing Christ in a real and impacting way. Our teaching focuses on pertinent student issues and examines the Bible’s application to everyday decisions.
Purpose Statement
“We exist to REACH new students everyday and help them DEVELOP a thriving relationship with Christ by KNOWING, EXPERIENCING, STUDYING, and SHARING God with their world.”
Staying Informed
Social media has become a valuable way of communicating current information. In order to stay updated on the latest Student Ministries news, there are two options for you.
The first option is Facebook. We will use our Facebook group to update people on events and general information. If an update is posted on the website, it will also be posted on Facebook. We feel using Facebook is important because so many students utilize it as a communication tool and we want to be relevant and reaching into their world.
The second is this Website
You’ve already found this website, which will provide up-to-date information on times and dates of major events. You can also check the church-wide calendar on ParkSide Church's website, which includes Student Ministry events.
SFSM will also use Instagram every once in a while, but please don't rely on Instagram only for the latest news!
For the Parents
If you are looking to get your student involved with Student Ministries in any of our programs, feel free to contact us; we love the heads up on new students and we love to meet parents. If your student is reluctant (don’t worry, that’s normal), encourage your student to bring a friend along. Everyone is welcome at anything we do! Also, we want to encourage your student to try all of our programs. Each offers something a little different, and may reach different students in different ways.
Additionally, the Student Ministries Team wants to be available to you for your questions and comments. We know that Student Ministry is not just about students, but about serving families as well. If there is any way that we can serve you as a parent, a peer, or a friend, please let us know.
What About the Rest of My Family?
There are many opportunities for families to get connected at ParkSide. Students in grades 7-12 are welcome in SoulFire. Parents have opportunities to get connected too! Go to our church-wide calendar if you ever want to know what’s going on in the church on any particular day. There are also serving opportunities. If you love kids and want to plug in, we want to know about it! There are several different ways to let students into your life with Awana, Sontown and Student Ministries.
I’m New…What Do I Do?
There is no pre-registration necessary for new students for our weekly gatherings Students who come for the first time will be registered on the spot when they show up. All events are open to all students, whether or not the student or the student’s family attends this church. In fact, new students are highly encouraged to bring a friend along with them to check out any of our programs. It’s great to experience new things with old friends!
Where To Find Us
ParkSide Church is located at 9560 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN 55387 right next to the Waconia Beach Park. THRIVE and Route 56 takes place in our Youth Center, which is located in the lower section of the building
Phone: 952-442-2113
ParkSide Church website: http://www.parksidechurchmn.com
SoulFire ministers to students in grades 5-12. We offer opportunities, for students in 7-12 grades, in a large group setting called THRIVE (Sunday nights), smaller groups (Life Groups) and several events throughout the year.
Route 56 is geared for 5th and 6th graders and takes place on Wednesday nights at 6:30PM throughout the school year.
What We Believe
Our desire in Student Ministries is helping students develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through relevant teaching, worship, and opportunities to lead and serve. We believe that strong relationships are keys to experiencing Christ in a real and impacting way. Our teaching focuses on pertinent student issues and examines the Bible’s application to everyday decisions.
Purpose Statement
“We exist to REACH new students everyday and help them DEVELOP a thriving relationship with Christ by KNOWING, EXPERIENCING, STUDYING, and SHARING God with their world.”
Staying Informed
Social media has become a valuable way of communicating current information. In order to stay updated on the latest Student Ministries news, there are two options for you.
The first option is Facebook. We will use our Facebook group to update people on events and general information. If an update is posted on the website, it will also be posted on Facebook. We feel using Facebook is important because so many students utilize it as a communication tool and we want to be relevant and reaching into their world.
The second is this Website
You’ve already found this website, which will provide up-to-date information on times and dates of major events. You can also check the church-wide calendar on ParkSide Church's website, which includes Student Ministry events.
SFSM will also use Instagram every once in a while, but please don't rely on Instagram only for the latest news!
For the Parents
If you are looking to get your student involved with Student Ministries in any of our programs, feel free to contact us; we love the heads up on new students and we love to meet parents. If your student is reluctant (don’t worry, that’s normal), encourage your student to bring a friend along. Everyone is welcome at anything we do! Also, we want to encourage your student to try all of our programs. Each offers something a little different, and may reach different students in different ways.
Additionally, the Student Ministries Team wants to be available to you for your questions and comments. We know that Student Ministry is not just about students, but about serving families as well. If there is any way that we can serve you as a parent, a peer, or a friend, please let us know.
What About the Rest of My Family?
There are many opportunities for families to get connected at ParkSide. Students in grades 7-12 are welcome in SoulFire. Parents have opportunities to get connected too! Go to our church-wide calendar if you ever want to know what’s going on in the church on any particular day. There are also serving opportunities. If you love kids and want to plug in, we want to know about it! There are several different ways to let students into your life with Awana, Sontown and Student Ministries.
I’m New…What Do I Do?
There is no pre-registration necessary for new students for our weekly gatherings Students who come for the first time will be registered on the spot when they show up. All events are open to all students, whether or not the student or the student’s family attends this church. In fact, new students are highly encouraged to bring a friend along with them to check out any of our programs. It’s great to experience new things with old friends!
Where To Find Us
ParkSide Church is located at 9560 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN 55387 right next to the Waconia Beach Park. THRIVE and Route 56 takes place in our Youth Center, which is located in the lower section of the building
Phone: 952-442-2113
ParkSide Church website: http://www.parksidechurchmn.com