Purpose of After-School Ministry

The purpose of 2XSALT After-School Ministry is to share and model Christ to youth in the communities surrounding Jackson Park Ministries (JPM), primarily using the vehicles of organized sports and recreation. The gymnasium and adjoining facilities at Jackson Park provide a safe, positive and healthy environment for youth during the often risky afternoon hours. While JPM historically has offered an open gym time in the afternoons for neighborhood youth, 2XSALT will seek to build on this program by organizing age-appropriate sports and recreational activities as well as daily Bible lessons and discussions for different age groups. The 2XSALT After-School Ministry also will include supervised reading and study time for all age groups.

Scope of After-School Ministry

2XSALT aims to serve youth (grades 2-6) by engaging them in age-appropriate spiritual teaching and sports and recreation. To ensure that each age group is reached effectively, groups will rotate to various activities during the afternoon hours.

Elementary & Middle School (Grades 2-6)

• Engaging spiritual lessons with age-appropriate activities
• Small, age appropriate break out groups led by well trained staff and/or volunteers
• Organized gym time with exciting recreational games
• Available academic support