We direct all our middle school students to a ministry called Wyldlife that meets in our building and all our high school students to a ministry called Young Life that also meets in our building. Our church also has a “Parents of Youth Committee” for parents to help plant additional spaces for our students to grow in their love for God and neighbour (scroll down to join this group).
Grades 7-9
Pastor Renee Pringle leads this ministry for middle schoolers. Every other week is a “Club” night which has lots of fun activities and a Gospel message. On the alternate week is “Campaigner” night with is a Bible study (discipleship night). It’s common for leaders to also do contact work (hanging out with youth on their turf, coaching teams, etc.).
Grades 10-12
Wilfred Neumann leads YoungLife Mission. Every other week is a “Club” night which has lots of fun activities and a Gospel message. On the alternate week is “Campaigner” night with is a Bible study (discipleship night). It’s common for leaders to also do contact work (hanging out with youth on their turf, coaching teams, etc.).
Parkside Parents of Youth Committee
The Parkside Parents of Youth Committee (PPoYC) exists to: 1) foster prayer for students and the ministry of Young Life; 2) create an appropriate environment for parental feedback on the arrangement with Young Life; 3) plan opportunities to complement the ministry of Young Life with spiritual formation experiences unique to the values of Parkside Church; and 4) strengthen communication and support for Young Life in Parkside.
