South Ridge Student Ministry

  Welcome

      Thanks for checking out our student ministry web-site.  We

      exist to introduce students to Jesus Christ, then help them

      mature in their faith.  I agree with Paul when he wrote that

      his objective was to "present every man complete in Christ"

     (Colossians 1:28). This goal dominates all that we do in our ministry; from retreats to our weekly programs we just want to live out and proclaim the Gospel.  So feel free to explore the Student Ministry pages.  You will learn about our programs, upcoming trips and retreats, and a bit about who we are.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or just want to chat.

Thanks :)

Mat Dawson

Youth Pastor

About me: 

• Married to Amy (12 years) and we have 4 awesome kids

              (my wife LOVES visitors, so feel free to stop by and visit)

• Led student ministry for 17 years
• Coach wrestling at Del Val High School
• From Buffalo, NY, and love my Bills and SNOW!!!    
• Lived in PA for the past 10 years so I cheer for the Phillies :)
• Graduated from Liberty University in 1995 with a bachelors degree
•  Graduated from Philadelphia Biblical University in 2011 with a Masters in Divinity
• The Dawson's travel ... sooo... if you ever want company just let us know when and where and we will gladly invade your home :)

We want to WIN in every area of our Ministry!!

Wow them: We want students to feel like they matter, and that they are loved

Invigorate them: We want students to have such a great time that they leave our campus with fresh energy and LIFE!

Nudge them: We want students to be nudged towards Christ.

We want the Love of Christ to infect every area of our Ministry and invade all who call it HOME.

Here is what's happening soon: Our calendar