This is a bi-monthy feature that will cover the varying high school youth groups of the students within FC. Contributing to this year’s theme, “We Are One,” this series will attempt to inform, highlight and encourage each group’s diverse system of ministry as well as provide information for those seeking ties to a congregation.
Peoples Church
-Youth group name: Hannah Avila, ’14, Elora Hargis, ’14, Sabrina Henderson, ’15, Sarah Lim, ’14, Advent Christian Conference Center in Santa Cruz, Breakaway spring break mission trip, winter camp at Hume Lake Christian Camps.
-Mission statement: “To see every young man or woman we come in contact with experience the love of Christ, grow to be his disciple, and begin to bear fruit to a lost and dying world!”
Background and itinerary
Peoples Church came into existence in 1954 and has since thrived, growing to boast a congregation of around 3,200. Dale Oquist became Senior Pastor in 2010 after former pastor, G.L. Johnson stepped down after 45 years leading the non-denominational church.
On March 30, 2011 students said farewell to youth pastor Chad Johnson. Presently, the youth leaders have stepped in to bridge the time gap while the church seeks out a new one.
Worship and Ministry Assistant