About

In the last few years, the need for ministries that are specific to preteens has begun to grow throughout America. Many church leaders are beginning to realize that when it comes to an effective understanding of Jesus, our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students need more! They need more time, space, and resources. They need us to stop lumping them into programs that are either too young or too old. They need us to begin intentionally teaching them. It was from this need that the idea for a weekend event specifically designed for preteens was born.

After recognizing this need, Christ In Youth called on the talents and passions of preteen leader, Patrick Snow, who had a huge heart for ministry directed at preteens. CIY brought Patrick in as the director of SuperStart! in August of 2005. With some very creative thinking and lots of hard work, SuperStart! was launched. In that first year, SuperStart! hosted about 2,000 preteens and leaders.

Currently SuperStart! has just completed its fifth tour, stopping in ten cities across the nation. SuperStart! provides a safe environment for students to learn and grow in their relationships with their friends, their leaders, and most importantly with God. Throughout the event, your preteens will encounter Christ through high-energy worship, interactive teaching, and small groups all designed with their needs in mind. When you bring your preteen students to SuperStart! you can be sure that they will leave with not only a great weekend experience, but also the teachings and foundation to further amplify Christ’s call on their lives to become Kingdom Workers.