Preteen Ministry

Our Mission

The Southcrest Preteen ministry exists to help preteens (5th & 6th graders) find their greatest pleasure and purpose in Jesus.

Preteen Hang Outs

Events

Check back later to see what upcoming events our Preteen Ministry has to offer this semester!

Wednesday Nights + Sunday Mornings

Gather

Join us Wednesday Nights at 6:20 pm in Room 2039 (across from the elevator on the 2nd floor) for worship, fellowship, and time in God's Word. Sunday mornings we meet at 11 am in Room 2039 as we dig into God's Word.

Small Groups

Grow

Outside of our large group settings preteens break up into small groups during our Sunday morning time together. This gives us a chance to dive deep into God's Word through life application and discussion time.

Community Outreach & Fellowship

Serve + Go

Join us as we do outreach in the community and have fellowships where friendships can grow stronger. We have preteen summer camp and a fall retreat!

Kellie Martin

Director of Preteen Ministry

Kellie Martin has a degree from Texas Tech University in Early Childhood Education and taught in public school for five years at the elementary and middle school level. After staying home a few years, she worked as the Preteen Director at The Woodlands First Baptist Church.
She is married to Jeremy, a Professor of Practice at Texas Tech University in the College of Business. They followed the Lord's calling by moving back to Lubbock a few years ago. Kellie and Jeremy have two young children.
Kellie loves studying God's Word and is thrilled to teach students as part of the Southcrest church family and staff. She is excited to help them grow as disciples at this pivotal age, as they learn what it means to have a personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

Katie Harden

Preschool + Preteen Ministry Assistant

Katie Harden was born and raised in Lubbock, TX.
She's married to her husband Bryce and has a sweet new baby named Ella Rose. Katie graduated from Texas Tech with her Bachelors in Human Development and Family Studies. She says she loves helping Rachel and Kellie with the Preschool and Preteen Ministries and seeing students and kids learn about Jesus. Her favorite things to do outside of work are hanging out with family, and playing volleyball & pickleball with friends.

Ainsley Von Theumer

Preteen Ministry Resident

Ainsley Von Theumer is a sophomore at Texas Tech University. She is majoring in University Studies with a focus in Religion. Her plan after college is to go to seminary and get a degree in Theological Studies to continue work in ministry. She enjoys discipling and teaching the preteens.