Youth

The vision statement of First Presbyterian Church of Sioux Falls is to be The Visible Face of Christ

First Presbyterian Church’s Youth Ministry program seeks to live out this vision by nurturing youth grades six through twelve in their faith journeys through fellowship, worship, service, and study. Our programming supports and guides families seeking to live faithfully in a world of challenge and conflict, as their youth grow and mature in Christ. 

Our Purpose Statement

Our Youth Ministry exists to REACH out to students, to CONNECT them with other Christians, to help them GROW in their faith, to challenge them to DISCOVER their ministry, and to HONOR God with their lives.

  • Crossroads

    Crossroads is both a large group and small group environment in which youth enjoy a place of peer acceptance. more »

  • J.E.T.S. (Juniors Endeavoring to Serve)

    In J.E.T.S. youth will experience the joy of God and living in a faith community. We emphasize fellowship and acceptance of one another in our faith journeys; serve others at the local, national, and worldwide level; rely on each other to answer tough questions that middle school youth face; investigate Biblical concepts as applied to everyday life; munch & snack; and grow in faith. more »

  • Confirmation

    When we are baptized as infants, we become members of the church of Jesus Christ. As we worship and participate in the life and mission of the church, we are continually nurtured in faith. more »

  • S.A.L.T. (Student Action Leadership Team)

    This student-led team consists of 8 high school active Crossroads members. The leadership meets weekly with the Designated Associate Pastor of Student Ministries for planning, leadership development, spiritual formation, and fellowship. more »

  • Youth Music

    There are a variety of venues for youth to offer their musical gifts in worship: Not Alone Praise Band, Crossroads Ringers, Celebration Ringers, special music offerings, and senior events. more »

  • Adventure Ministries

    Adventure Ministries seeks to offer youth and adults a high adventure experience that nurtures spiritual formation and deepens relationships with members of the expedition. more »

  • Registrations

    Sunday School registration, Crossroads registration, J.E.T.S. registration, Mission Trip forms, S.A.L.T. application, Adventure Ministries Trip Registration, Adventure Ministries Waiver and Release, Graduation Information Form, Volunteer Form more »

  • Service Projects

    The Youth Ministry program at First Presbyterian church is given $1,000 in local mission funds to encourage youth in both middle and high school groups to - Be the Visible Face of Christ - in our community. more »

  • Volunteers

    We encourage all adults 20 years and older, who have a passion for sharing in the faith journey of young people, to contact Pastor Jen for more information. more »

  • Resources

    Parent and Teen resources found here. more »

  • Internships

    Internships are sometimes offered to college students with an interest in pursuing a calling to youth ministry. For more information contact the Director of Youth Ministries on the Contact tab. more »