A15PL. Saddleback: Junior High Model
Kurt Johnston, Saddleback Church
Don't let the hugeness of this SoCal ministry scare you. Intense work goes into making the junior high Wildside feel intensely personal, using small groups, ministry teams, and student leadership to create an appealing place for students — many of whom are brand-new to the idea of church.
Bio
Kurt Johnston has been in junior high ministry since 1988 and is currently the junior high Pastor at Saddleback Church. Kurt has written and contributed to numerous books, is a contributing editor for Group Magazine and the founder of www.simplyjuniorhigh.com, which is committed to providing encouragement and resources to others who work with young teens. Kurt lives in Southern California with his wife Rachel and their two children, Kayla and Cole.
