Mercy Ridge Youth and Children Ministry Staff
Student Pastor, Austin Manning
Austin Manning is studying to earn his Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He earned his BS in Sport Management from Urbana University in Urbana, OH. He previously served as a student ministry volunteer at Erlanger Baptist Church in Erlanger, KY.
Kristen Hildebrand, Children and Youth Team Leader
Kristen oversees the children's ministries at Mercy Ridge and serves at Team Leader. Her focus is leading a well-organized caring ministry to the children at Mercy Ridge, for God's glory.
Dina Bergstrom, Children's Instructor
Dina assists Kristen in the administration and teaching functions of the children's ministries at Mercy Ridge.
Steve Solomon, Kid's Ridge Instructor
Steve is the primary teacher at Kid's Ridge. He is committed to teaching the whole counsel of God to this next generation of Christians.
Go and Make Disciples
Planted Student Ministry (6th-12th Grades)
In the coming weeks, we will learn what it means to be planted beside still waters. We will explore our new Greenhouse theme of Nurture, Nourish, and Re-Plant. Through the study of God's Word, fellowship, prayer, and the breaking of bread our group of student disciples will grow and gain understanding of the mission that God is preparing them for.
Kid's Ridge (K-5th Grades)
This is how we minister to our kids during the morning worship