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Discovery Church in Sauk Rapids, MN lists ten ministry and connection points on its website: Ministerio Hispano, Kids Ministry, Student Ministry, Young Adults, Men's Ministry, Women's Ministry, Small Groups, Awana, Community/Missions/Outreach, and Prayer Requests. Each has its own info page, so you can check the details before deciding which one fits your age, language, or interest. The church meets Sundays at 9:30am, and most groups connect from that starting point.
Ministries for Kids and Students
Kids Ministry
For infants through 5th grade. The site describes it as a place where kids are known, loved, and pointed to Jesus.
Student Ministry
For middle and high schoolers. The focus is on building friendships, asking honest questions, and developing a faith rooted in Jesus.
Awana
A fun, engaging program where kids grow in faith, learn Scripture, and build friendships. Awana is a separate offering from the general Kids Ministry, so if your child responds well to structured, Scripture-memorization-style activities, it's worth a look.
Groups by Life Stage
Young Adults
For those out of high school and in their 20s. This group meets after the Sunday worship service for community and conversation — so you can attend the 9:30am service and stay for the gathering.
Men's Ministry
Encourages men to grow in faith and support one another.
Women's Ministry
Community, encouragement, and spiritual growth, open to all women.
Small Groups
The site calls this "the best way to get connected at Discovery." If you're looking for the most direct route into relationships rather than a large gathering, start here.
Language and Cultural Communities
Ministerio Hispano
A Spanish-speaking community that meets Sundays at 9:30am, centered on worship, Scripture, and growing together in faith. It runs at the same time as the main English service, so Spanish-speaking attendees have a parallel option rather than a separate time slot.
Service and Care
Community, Missions, & Outreach
Summarized on the site as "Pursuing Jesus. Practicing Love. Preparing People." — living out faith by serving others. This is the entry point if you want to volunteer or get involved beyond Sunday attendance.
Prayer Requests
A way to share a prayer need and have others come alongside you. The site frames it simply: "You don't have to carry things alone."
How to Choose Where to Start
| Your situation | Likely starting point |
|---|---|
| You speak Spanish | Ministerio Hispano (Sundays 9:30am) |
| You have kids infant–5th grade | Kids Ministry, or Awana for structured Scripture learning |
| You have a middle or high schooler | Student Ministry |
| You're out of high school, in your 20s | Young Adults (after Sunday service) |
| You want the fastest route to relationships | Small Groups |
| You want to serve | Community, Missions, & Outreach |
| You need prayer support | Prayer Requests |
How Connection Works at Discovery Church
The site lays out a five-step path: plan your visit, join a Sunday service, connect with a pastor or fill out a connect card, join community life through small groups, kids/youth, or serving, and then belong and grow. The ministries above are the specific doors into step four.
A practical note: the site's own description of the church emphasizes Scripture-centered teaching, authentic community, radical hospitality, generational and ethnic unity, and readiness to serve. If those five values match what you're looking for, the ministry list gives you concrete ways to test that fit rather than just reading about it.
What to Do Next
- Check service times and let the church know you're coming via the Plan Your Visit page.
- Attend a Sunday at 9:30am — you'll be greeted at the door.
- Talk with a pastor, grab coffee, or fill out a connect card.
- Pick one ministry from the table above and join.
- If you're unsure, Small Groups is the site's own recommended starting point for getting connected.