Being a kid has to be the most difficult period in the life process. Couple that with the unique context of the inner city, and the possibility for making it through successfully seems nonexistent, where factors such as poverty, teenage pregnancy, drugs and gangs are more prevalent than they are in other settings.
At Rosedale Church we not only believe that it is possible for students to make it through adolescence successfully, but we also believe that God has a purpose and a definitive plan for each student.
We believe that as we allow God to love each student through us, they will begin to see God's purpose for their lives and in turn desire to know God and develop a growing relationship with Him.
Mission
To aggressively and methodically offer three fold program specifically targeted to youth and their families:
1.To Reach them with the gospel message of forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and the hope of knowing the goodness of God in this life.
2.To Connect them to influences for change that will provide discipleship and mentoring (churches, ministries, mentors, and counselors)
3.To Teach them Christian living, good citizenship, and personal responsibility through impacting activities. (small groups, field trips, retreats, camps, worship services, and other interactive activities)
Programming:
Wednesday evening - Elementary and Middle School Program @ 7:00 provided by Kensington Community Center 29th and State KCK
Thursday evening-High School Program @ 7:00 PM provided by JFK Community Center, 10th and Minnesota, KCK
Sunday AM - Family worship (all ages) @ 11AM provided by Rosedale Church, 4473 Adams Street KCK
Sunday PM - Leadership Group (invitatio only) - leadership group members are selected from attendees of other program that show exemplary behavior and a desire to learn and grow.