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You don't want to miss it, and we don't want to miss you! :)

For the past week, 35 students and leaders from Salem Alliance Youth have been immersed in the diversity of New York Cit...
06/23/2026

For the past week, 35 students and leaders from Salem Alliance Youth have been immersed in the diversity of New York City. We came to learn about cultures, people groups, and God’s mission to reach those who have little or no access to the gospel.

From conversations on busy streets to learning from ministries serving international communities, these students gained a deeper understanding of what it means to love people across cultures and share the hope of Jesus with unreached people groups. They saw firsthand that the nations are not just overseas, the nations are all around us.

More than anything, I am so proud of this team.

They showed humility, courage, curiosity, and a genuine desire to grow in their faith. Watching them engage with others and embrace God’s heart for the world has been one of the greatest joys of this trip.

Praying this week is just the beginning of a lifelong passion for Gods global mission.

One more day in New York. Let’s do this!

We went to a mosque and a Hindu temple yesterday. Here’s what happened.Our team split into two groups and spent time in ...
06/21/2026

We went to a mosque and a Hindu temple yesterday. Here’s what happened.

Our team split into two groups and spent time in spaces that felt completely unfamiliar, and it raised all the right questions. About faith. About culture. About what barriers actually exist when it comes to the gospel.
Meanwhile, students have been in sessions learning how to do something most people avoid: talk to strangers about what they believe, 30-second testimony, and starting a real conversations with strangers.

We ended the day with a delicious cultural experience meal.

Today, we are going to church of former Buddhists and Hindus in the morning. And then cricket with locals in the afternoon.

Stretched on this trip doesn’t even cover it. But we’re here for it.

06/20/2026

First day in NYC 🗽🍎

We started our trip with a photo scavenger hunt around the city, seeing some of New York’s most famous (and. Infamous) sites. Here are a few of our favorite candid shots from the day.

Today, our ministry begins. We will visit Hindu and Muslim places of worship, and learn about some of the greatest barriers for other cultures and religions when it comes to receiving the gospel.

It has been an incredible trip so far, and we are just getting started. More photos to come!

Shoutout to the most dedicated, most passionate, most Jesus-like volunteer team we know. Our middle and high school lead...
06/04/2026

Shoutout to the most dedicated, most passionate, most Jesus-like volunteer team we know.

Our middle and high school leaders show up with consistency, with compassion, and with a deep understanding that discipleship is a long game. They’re building trust one conversation at a time, walking alongside teenagers through the awkward, the painful, and the glorious. It’s holy work, and they do it with such grace.

As regular ministry rhythms pause for summer, we want to honor you. You have run well. Rest well. Let your soul exhale. May God meet you in this slower season and return you refreshed, renewed, and more filled than ever.

Crash and Flipside leaders, you have shaped eternity, and we are so grateful. 🙏

There aren't enough words to capture what serving in Student Ministry has meant to me for the last 15 years! Doing life ...
05/29/2026

There aren't enough words to capture what serving in Student Ministry has meant to me for the last 15 years! Doing life with students and leaders like YOU has been an incredible experience and an absolute privilege.

I am not leaving quite yet, but before summer schedules get crazy, the Student Ministries team is hosting a send-off for me, and I'd love to see you there. It's open house style with no pressure. Just good people celebrating good things God has done over the years, which I've happened to have a front seat to watch.

Drop in, say hey, stay as long as you'd like. It would truly make my day.

This Sunday
May 31, 2026
12:15-2:00 pm
548 Shipping Street NE Salem, OR 97301

A few weeks ago, our student ministries family threw a worship party and the whole room felt it. 🎉🔥Middle schoolers and ...
05/26/2026

A few weeks ago, our student ministries family threw a worship party and the whole room felt it. 🎉🔥

Middle schoolers and high schoolers, all in the same space, all lifting the same name, all going absolutely wild for Jesus. The energy was off the charts, the worship was loud and real, and the presence of God moved in ways that reminded every single person in the room why we do this.

Come to Crash or Flipside sometime and you’ll see for yourself that this is a generation on fire. These students don’t just attend church; they carry the atmosphere of heaven with them wherever they go. Watching them worship together is one of the most powerful and holy things you will ever witness.

We laughed, we cried, we sang until our voices gave out. Nights like this are the reason student ministry will always matter. So proud of this crew. 🙌✨

Brushes in hand, lots of laughs, and paint absolutely everywhere.A few weeks ago, these junior girls created something b...
05/22/2026

Brushes in hand, lots of laughs, and paint absolutely everywhere.

A few weeks ago, these junior girls created something beautiful and made memories that’ll last way longer than the canvases we took home. They mixed colors, compared our (very different) masterpieces, shared snacks, told stories, and honestly just breathed.

And somewhere between the first brushstroke and the last laugh, they remembered why community matters.

Life wasn’t meant to be lived alone. These are the moments that fill you up. The small ones, the ordinary ones, done with the right people.

Have you found your crew of people who you can have moments like this with? You can find them at Flipside on Sundays.

Not every memory needs a big occasion. Sometimes it’s a lake, some burgers, and a Spikeball net that gives you the best ...
05/21/2026

Not every memory needs a big occasion. Sometimes it’s a lake, some burgers, and a Spikeball net that gives you the best ones.

I’m thankful for a crew that makes ordinary days feel like something worth remembering. Do life with good people — everything gets better when you do.

Still looking for your people to do life with? You’ll find them at Flipside. Join us on Sunday mornings at 11 AM.

Senior Launch 2026!This past weekend, something special happened. A group of seniors got away, got real, and got reminde...
05/18/2026

Senior Launch 2026!

This past weekend, something special happened. A group of seniors got away, got real, and got reminded of just how bright the road ahead really is.

Big laughs, bigger conversations, and futures that light up the room.

So grateful for this crew!

15 years! A lifetime of memories. Swipe to read my heart.Come give a big hug and say "see ya later" at my Farewell Party...
05/14/2026

15 years! A lifetime of memories. Swipe to read my heart.

Come give a big hug and say "see ya later" at my Farewell Party on May 31st, 2026, at 12:15 pm in the Youth Center.

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