RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
Rapid City is a town of about 75,000 people. It is commonly known as the home of the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. The homeless population in Rapid City has increased over 50% in the past 5 years. Many of these homeless people are Native Americans. Just an hour and a half south of Rapid city is the Pine Ridge Reservation, which is home to more than 20,000 Lakota people. There are many needs there on the reservation, including a need for outreach and evangelism. Groups that come and serve in South Dakota will be able to participate in ministry in an urban setting in Rapid City as well as a rural setting on Pine Ridge Reservation.
Ministry Opportunities include:
- Prayer walking and evangelism
- Food Banks and Homeless shelters
- VBS and children’s ministry
- Outreach Events like Block parties
- Sports games and/or clinics
- Light construction projects
- Local church ministry – special events and programs
- Concerts and musical performances
- Food and clothing distribution
Leisure Activities include:
- Visiting Mount Rushmore
- Wind Cave National Park
- Custer State Park
- Badlands National Park
- Wall Drug Store
Travel info: Groups can fly into Rapid City (RAP) airport Groups provide their own ground transportation for this trip.
