We’re thrilled that you’re looking into this ministry. Whether you’re looking for a youth group for your child, interested in volunteering, or simply wanting to know more about us, we want you to know what our heart beats for—students!
Here at Mt. Hope, we deeply value the lives of students. We don’t believe they’re the “future” of the church, we believe they are the church now.
We recognize their limitless potential and want to invest into their lives strategically and lovingly to help them become the great Kingdom workers God designed them to be.
We make it our priority to connect with teens by providing an atmosphere of relevance and comfort.
The youth coaches serve as consistent spiritual mentors for our students on a weekly basis. These are selected individuals who will interact with students on a deeper relational level. Their primary time for meeting with the students takes place on Wednesday nights in their Fusion small groups.
These coaches are also committed to interacting with the students outside of church. Often, the coaches will invite the students to their homes, out to eat, or participate in a variety of activities ranging from bowling, to shopping, to playing video games. In addition, we require all of our coaches to make contact with the students via phone call, text, Facebook, or email throughout the week to check up on them and pray for them.
These coaches love to be around students and truly desire to encourage them in their faith during their adolescent time. We encourage our parents to get to know their child’s coach.
Name: Abbie Berryann
Abbie is currently a student at Ozark Christian College, and is the sister of Aubrey Prunty.
She shares a passion for student ministry, and is not afraid to get involved in the student's lives.
Life Verse: Phil 4:12-13 "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Favorite Hobby: Reading, Music, hanging out with friends...
Name: Keaton Burke
Student at MSSU and Youth Intern here at Mt. Hope. Keaton is a hard worker who loves students, loves the ministry and above all, loves God.
Life Verse: Matthew 6 : 33 "But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Favorite Hobby: weight lifting, running, biking
Favorite Sport: baseball, football, basketball, and golf
Favorite Joke: "There was one blonde on one side of the river and one blonde on the other side of the river one blonde said to the other, 'How do you get to the other side of the river?' and the other blonde says, 'You are on the other side of the river.' Haha..."
Name: Hannah Redd
"I am originally from Ipava, Illinois but moved here to Joplin to attend school at Ozark Christian College. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Counseling. I met my husband Austin Redd at OCC, and we have been sponsors in the youth group for over a year now. We are both excited to be serving at Mt. Hope and are really enjoying getting to know the youth here."
Life Verse: Eph. 2:10 "For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."
Favorite Sport: Volley Ball
Name: Austin Redd
"I'm originally from Oklahoma City, OK I moved to Joplin after I graduated high school in 2006.I have an Associates degree from Ozark Christian College in Biblical Literature. I am currently a year away from getting my Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Missouri Southern State University."
Life Verse: 1 John 1.9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
Favorite Sport/Hobby: "I am a big Oklahoma Sooners, OKC Thunder, and Texas Ranger fan!!!"
Name: Erin Taylor
"I'm a wife and mom of one and a former high school teacher and coach.
I love hanging out with the youth because I'm still one at heart! "
Life Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."
Favorite Sport/Hobby: "I love sports (my favorite being volleyball), movies, and all around goofyness!"
Age:37
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Age:33
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Dates to Remember in December:
Sunday Night, Dec. 12: Youth Group - 6-8pm
Wednesday Night, Dec. 14: Dodgeball!
Saturday Morning, Dec 16th, 8:30am - Noon: Prunty Moving Party!
Sunday, December 18th, 2-9pm: Day Lock-In
Wednesday Night, Dec. 21: Prunty's Last Youth Group
Sunday Night, Dec. 25th: Merry Christmas!!!
Youth Minister: Curtis Prunty
Phone: (417) 439-5478
Email: curtis.prunty_yahoo.com
