Templo De la Cruz Feeding Program

The Templo De la Cruz feeding program allows SUM students to become involved with homeless individuals in the community. The practicum provides one-on-one ministry. In addition, a bible service is presented in order to provide the message of salvation. Finally, a meal is served. This is in keeping with the admonition in James 2:15-16 to not just pay lip service to those less fortunate but to help provide them with the necessities of life.

Madison Middle School Outreach

On Mondays, SUM students spend four hours with the students at Madison Middle School. This practicum enables students to establish relationships in the classroom and the lunchroom, acting as mentors and role models. SUM students also assist teachers in their classrooms.

Sobrante Park (Street Evangelism and Bible Studies)

Every Tuesday between 2:30 and 6:30 SUM students participate in street evangelism in the Sobrante Park Neighborhood. Students share their faith door to door, in the nearby parks, and through follow-up Bible studies in homes.

Prison Fellowship

On Thursday evenings SUM students receive training from Prison Fellowship Ministries. Upon completion, they receive a certificate which gives them access to area jails to minister to the inmates, such as Santa Rita County Jail in the Oakland area. Students provide one-on-one evangelism, lead Bible studies, and conduct an evangelistic service for the inmates.

Warriors Youth Ministry

On Fridays between the hours of 3:30 and 7:30 - SUM students minister to the youth from the surrounding neighborhood. The aim of this practicum is to build relationships with youth between the ages of 13 to 18, provide mentorship and lead them to Christ. SUM students utilize a variety of activities such as sports, games, movie night, and lively chapel services as a vehicle to reach the youth for Christ.

Outstation Ministry

A student involved in an Outstation Ministry Practicum is placed under the supervision of a pastor of a local-church. The purpose of this practicum is to challenge the student for front-line pastoral ministry. The pastor trains the student within a specific area of ministry, such as conducting bible-study, evanglism, teaching, youth, children ministry, etc.