The mission of the Family Ministry at Southern Hills is to walk with families from birth through graduation, cultivating authentic connection with God, with the church, and with one another.
Programs are in place for the following stages, to accomplish specific goals in the spiritual development of young people:
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Under the direction of Holly Racca (Director of Family Ministry) and a Children’s Minister/Resident.
NURSERY
Embrace the physical needs of children
Respond consistently
Clarity and repetition
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Encourage children that they are able
Establish physical trust
God’s story is my story
ELEMENTARY
Engage children’s interest
Earn relational credit
God’s story inspires my story
Student Ministry
Under the direction of Holly Racca (Director of Family Ministry), Oscar Rocha (High School Minister), and a Middle School Minister/Resident.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Empower students on their journey
Prove relational commitment
God’s story redeems my story
HIGH SCHOOL
Energize students as they grow their own faith
Share relational influence
God’s story empowers my story
Meet Holly
Holly Racca is the Director of Family Ministry, having previously served as the Southern Hills Children’s Minister and Middle School Student Minister. Holly wants to ensure that the young people that come through the Southern Hills doors grow in connection to Jesus through worship and relationship. In her free time, she loves being a Mom to Henry and Annie and playing board games with her husband, Wes.
2025-26 FAMILY MINISTRY EVENTS
Father Son Campout, September 20-21 (Early Childhood - High School)
Men’s Night at Hanner Ranch, September 25 (High School and older)
Trunk or Treat, October 22 (Church-wide)
Women’s Retreat , October 25 (High School and older)
SHSM Thanksgiving in Host Homes, November 5 (Middle School-High School)
Friendsgiving, November 19 (Church-wide)
Mother-Daughter Crafts, November 30 (Early Childhood - High School)
Cookies with Santa, December 6 (Church-wide)
Breakfast for Dinner Potluck, December 10 (Church-wide)
Middle School and High School Retreats, spring (Middle School-High School)
Father-Daughter Dance, February (Nursery - High School)
Eggstravaganza, March 3 (Church-wide)
Mother-Son Night, April (Early Childhood - High School)
SHSM Camp, June 8 - 12 (Middle School - High School)
Kid Quest, June (Elementary)