Our Mission:

-To help youth build a personal relationship with Christ, caring adults, and peers that strengthens their resiliency and personal identity to effectively cope with daily issues

-To teach youth to share their faith with others, seek God's mission, and model a Godly life as they discern God's will for their ever changing lives

Breaking News!!!

Construction continues for the addition to Cross Of Hope.  All Senior High Youth 14 and older are encouraged to contact Mike Hierlinger and volunteer some time and energy building our church! 

This Sunday we begin a 4 week Bible study based on the movie "Soul Surfer." Youth come ready for fun discussion and great life lessons as we dig in to God's Word with help from themes of the wonderful movie. 6:30-8:30 at Cross of Hope!

Caffeine continues this Sunday from 9-10am as we continue our study on 1 John Chapter 4. At the caribou coffee in Ramsey (47 and Bunker.)

Upcoming Events!!!!!

Teen Study: February 26-March 18 at Ignite

Summer Camp 2012

This summer, the Confirmation and High School programs will be offering the opportunity for youth ages 6^th-12^th grade to attend Sugar Creek Bible Camp. We will be attending during the week of July 29-Aug 3. Cost for 6-8^th grade is $340. 9-12^th grade is $400. Brochures are available now. Prayerfully consider this and look for fundraising opportunities as well as informational dates.

There will be an informational meeting on February 26th at 11:45am at church for youth and parents interested in finding out more about this opportunity!

Winter 11-12 Calendar

Last Updated January 18, 2012

Last Updated January 18, 2012

Seek the Truth YM Programs

All of the Seek the Truth YM programs are open to youth from 9th-12th grade. Youth are encouraged to bring friends to any of the events. See the youth calendar for specific locations and details about events and programs!

Ignite meets Sundays nights. The evening includes games, worship, drama, small and large group discussions, field trips, and fellowship events.  All 9th through 12th grade high school and early college age youth & friends are invited to attend.

Caffeine "God is Our Drug" is the newest member of the "Seek the Truth" ministry. Caffeine meets Sunday mornings from 9am-10am at Caribou Coffee in Ramsey. Caffeine offers a great way to get started in the morning with coffee, and Bible Study, followed by attending the 10:30 worship service back at church! Rides are available at 8:45 from Cross of Hope and again back to church!

JUMP "In to God's Word"meets weekly on summer afternoons. JUMP consists of an hour long study, followed by food, fellowship, and swimming in the pool!

Seek the Truth YM Staff

Zach Hansen, Sr. High Youth Ministries Coordinator

Email: zhansen@crossofhope.net

Phone Number: 763-222-7309, Text Between 9am-9pm

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zlhansen

Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN, October 30, 1986

Hobbies: Football, Baseball, Softball, Anything with a ball, XBOX 360, Movies

Life Dream: Travel to the Holy Land

Greatest Achievement: Getting Straight A's in Middle School

Why are you passionate about Youth Ministry: Seeing youth come to know Christ and helping kids live their lives to the fullest!

Education: Bachelor of Science in Phyiscal Education and Health form Northwestern College, Coaching and Bible Minors

Favorite:

Movies: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Remember the Titans
TV Show: Scrubs

Musical Groups: Kutless, Skillet, Newsboys

Sports: Football, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball

Quote: "People say I'm strange, Does it make me a stranger, That my best friend was born in a manger?" -DC Talk, Jesus Freak

Candie Hansen, Volunteer Youth Leader

Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN, July 2 

Hobbies: Biking, Walking, Decorating

Life Dream: In Middle School I wanted to be a teacher, in High School I wanted to be a flight attendant or have a clerical position

Greatest Achievement: Becoming a wife and a mother

Why are you passionate about Youth Ministry: Positive role models during youth are a must for all students, i want to do what i can!

Education: Graduated from Edison High School, NE Minneapolis

Favorite:                 

Movie: Polar Express             

TV Shows: Dancing With the Stars, Frasier                

Musical Groups: Newsboys, Canadian Tenors, Celine Dion, Amy Grant                

Sports: Volleyball, Badminton, Curling      

Quote:  "Be the change you want to see in the world"  

Barb Hillyer, Volunteer Youth Leader

Renee Toland, Volunteer Youth Leader

Email: toland1@comcast.net

Phone Number: (763) 370-9300, Text Anytime, however I may not respond in the middle of the night, sleep is necessary.

Grew Up In:  Brooklyn Park, MN

Hobbies: Stained glass, drawing, painting and studying God's Word

Life Dream: To always be a teacher and disciple for Christ

Greatest Achievement: My two wonderful daughters and receiving my Bachelor's Degree in 2008

Why are you passionate about Youth Ministry: Because my heart aches for youth in the trials and struggles they have to deal with on a daily basis.  I have found myself drawn to youth functions because my girls are that age but also, I want to be available, to listen and just talk about how things are going.  Our youth are our future, I want to share God's truth and be real with them.

Education: In 1981 I graduated from Osseo High School, probably with a "C" average.  Went to St. Cloud State University, failed miserably and was expelled for low academics.  I didn't have a clue what to do or how to ask for help but this was one of the most educating experiences of my life.  I share this with you because school has always been a struggle for me, I can relate.  In 1984 I received my Associate in Arts degree form North Hennepin Community College, and then transferred to Moorhead State University.  I majored in elementary education with a coaching minor but quit school to get married in 1986.  I finally returned to school in 2005 and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2008 receiving my Bachelor's of University Studies Degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky, focus in elementary and early childhood education.  If at first you don't succeed, try and try again!

Favorite:                  

Movies: "Steel Magnolias" because true friends accept you for who you are... are there for you and love you no matter what.  I also loved Avatar!

TV Show: Divine Design - HGTV                    

Musical Group: Barlow Girls             

Sporst: I like to watch are football, basketball and track & field.                     

Quotes: "Everything I do is just a drop of water in the ocean, but if I don't do it, the ocean would be without that drop" -Mother Teresa

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" -Eleanor Roosevelt

Tom Toland, Volunteer Youth Leader

Phone Number: 763-516-4988, No Texting 
Birthplace: Silver Bay, MN (The Taconite Capital of the World) 
Hobbies: Biking, Jogging and working on projects at home or in the garage Life Dream: To become a professional Hockey Player. Unfortunately I stunk as a player so I had to fall back on being an Engineer. I always wanted to design something cool like the space shuttle that would make a difference in life. Now I know that what is important is that I live a life of faith that leaves a positive legacy and is a blessing to future generations. When my time on earth is done, I would like to hear Jesus say to me "Well done, my good and faithful servant" Wow- I have a long way to go, I better get to work! 
Greatest Achievement: Raising two wonderful daughters and winning Cross of Hope's 2011 "Best White Chili Cook-off contest"
Why are you passionate about Youth Ministry: High School is such a difficult time for most people and our children here at Cross of Hope are no different. I want to be a part of creating a safe place for Youth to be themselves, have a lot of fun and to grow in their faith. 
Education: Wm Kelly High School 1982, Mechanical Engineering NDSU 1986, Master of Business Administration(MBA) University of St. Thomas 2002 
Favorite: 
Movie: October Sky/Jurassic Park 
TV Shows: Minnesota bound, AFV, The Good Wife 
Musical Groups: Newsboys, Day of Fire, Thousand Foot Crutch, many other Christian Rock Artistes (I feel that today's Youth are very fortunate to have such a variety of high quality Christian music to enjoy) 
Sports: Hockey and Football 
Quote:  "Well it may be the Devil or it may be the Lord, but you're gonna have to serve somebody"- Bob Dylan

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