Thanks for visiting our ministry online.  As a parent of a middle schooler myself, I realize that one of the biggest needs you have is the need for information.  The web has become a great tool of communication for us and we seek to use this website and our broadcast emails to keep you connected, posted, and up-to-date with all that we are doing.

As you get to know us, you will find out that we place a great value on the family.  We understand that there are a great many things demanding your time and energy.  We understand your family is being pulled apart by a multitude of commitments and activities.  We understand that you can't do everything, even if you wanted to.  For this reason, we hope you will be working with your teen to make wise decisions about their involvement with our ministry.  We hope you will be working to help your teen set priorities that allow them to participate in the weekly programs and activities that will be able to help them grow in their relational connections with other young Christians, but, more importantly, with the Lord.

Again, thank you for visiting our ministry online.  Let me encourage you to look around, but then, to call me with your questions.  I know you will have questions because it's not possible to answer every question on a website.  I enjoy talking with you and want you to know I am available.  Please don't hesitate to call or ask questions, I expect them and welcome them.  In this same vein, let me also encourage you to call me with your concerns.  Sometimes parents are slow to call and talk with me about things they might feel need improvement in our ministry.  Let me assure you, I want to hear from you.  We may not change everything you have concern about, for our ministry must take into account the needs of a multitude of students at a variety of places on their Spiritual journeys, but we can't get better if we don't know where we need to improve.  Please help us - we are better together.

Thank you for entrusting your young teen with us.  We count it a blessing and a privilege to be able to partner with you in the spiritual formation of your student.

In Him,

Alan Mercer
Pastor of Middle School Ministries