Parents Page

We are here to help you! You have the most important job that no pastor, mentor, or friend could ever replace YOU in your child’s life! The teenage years are crazy hard, and we want you to know that we have your back! Here are our some resources and helpful links to use as we come alongside and help you point your student towards Jesus.

Below, you can see how to sign up for both text and email alerts, read the FAQ about South Side Student Ministry, and also see what resources we have you to be the best parent that you can be!

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Sign up for text alerts

The fastest way for you and your teen to stay up-to-date with all things student ministry is to sign up for our text alerts. We use a program called "Remind" to send both text messages (for those with phones) but also send out notifications through the "Remind" app (for those with only iPods, tablets, and computers).

​To sign up for our texting service, Click "Join Class" in the feed:

Sign up for Email Alerts

We send out parent emails whenever we need to inform you of an event, change of schedule, upcoming message series, and anything that wee need to communicate to you in detail. The email is different from the text because the text has minimal information whereas the email provides the what, when, and how much.

​To sign up for our email chain, Click "Join Class" in the feed:

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FAQ about SM

What does the normal youth group night look like?
Here's a quick overview of our normal Sunday Night SM:
  • Start at 5:30 pm. End at 7:30 pm.
  • Group game
  • Both fun & inspiring videos
  • Worship in song
  • Bible teaching
  • Small Group discussion
What are "Small Groups," and dow do small groups work?
Each week, normally after the teaching time, we break up our small groups by age and gender. Each small group is lead by one or two leaders who have gone through background checks to ensure the safety of all students. 

These groups talk about how they can take what was just taught in the lesson and apply it to their own lives. Or, if students needs advice on issues of life, small groups are a safe place to talk.
How will my student get plugged in?
Our goal is to have each student plugged into a group as soon as they walk through the doors. We play games that are designed to have students work together and have fun together. Also, we believe that the small groups create a way for leaders and students to know each other better. 
Will my student be safe?
Yes, we currently have a 1 to 5, student to leader ratio. Also, we have a security team that makes sure all students are safe during both youth group nights and events.
What's the best way to stay up with SSSM?
We have four way to stay up to date with us:
  1. ​Follow us on Facebook
  2. Follow us on Instagram
  3. Subscribe to the Parent Email
  4. Subscribe to text alerts
Do you meet at other times or only on Sunday night?
Yes! Throughout the year, we ALWAYS meet on Sunday morning from 9:30–10:20. During this time, we do Bible study or another form or learning about God and His Word. We all meet in the lower level of the church at the beginning but split off into junior high and senior high.

We also have events outside of Sunday morning and Sunday night. To see those events and download our printable calendar, go to our events page by clicking the button below.
What do you do during the summer?
During the summer, we cancel Sunday Night SM; however, we do not stop SM life. We gather at different times for games and Bible study (we call it Bibles & Bagels). We also continue with our Sunday morning gathering. To see what we are doing during the summer, head to our events page. The summer calendar is always published mid May.

Parent Resources

Resources at the church

In the hallway behind the sanctuary, we have a parent resource table. Here we have 5 of our favorite parenting books that you can borrow at any time. The titles include: A Parent's Guide to Understanding... Teenage Guys, Teenage Girls, Teenage Brains, Social Media, Sex & Dating. Above the table, we keep our current quarter's calendar posted, as well as posters for big, upcoming events.

Resources Online

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