UNITE Black Hills is a group of youth pastors, directors, and coordinators aiming to UNITE the Body of Christ. Their goal is to bring 6th-12th grade students together under one roof to worship one God and build lasting connections that will branch into their schools, jobs, and futures. The churches and leaders leading the 2025 event are:
Mark Boettcher – First Wesleyan Youth/Outreach Pastor
Matt B
ridges – First Assembly of God Youth Pastor
Zach Johansen – Real Life Nazarene Student Life Pastor
Hailey Johnson – Hills View Evangelical Free Director of Student Ministry
Nick Morton – First Baptist Youth Pastor
Nate Sales - First Batpist Lead Pastor
JJ Dusing – Love INC Staff
UNITE uses the Apostles Creed as a foundational statement of beliefs we share in common with our participating churches. (The word "catholic" in this ancient text refers to the whole or universal Church; that is, all Christians):
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
