For the Called.
For the Church.
For Today.
Applications for Fall 2026
classes are now open.
Strength To Stand reaches approximately 15,000 students a year by way of its winter conferences alone. Since its founding in 1987, its preceding ministry - the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association - has reached across the nation to deliver the Gospel to more than 3,000,000 people.
STS Institute exists to train up the next generation of ministry leaders - that we might pass along our Father’s heart of evangelism, and ultimately deliver
the Gospel to the next generation.
Our Programs
We believe in the next generation, which makes it vital for the Church to continue to reach the students of today. The STS Institute is here to help you connect the unchanging Gospel to the needs of a searching youth, all for the purpose of bringing more students to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.
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Student Ministry
Worship and mission uniquely fuel one another.
Through our Worship Leadership program, we seek to train up future worship leaders who are full of theological depth and practical competency, all in the hopes of carrying the praise of Jesus into a new generation.
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Worship Ministry
Children’s Ministry
The Family unit is a crucial part of today’s church. We believe that entire households can be reached by the love of God as we take the time to minister to their children. The STS Institute is prepared to equip you for your call to the children and parents of our day.
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More than ever, churches have a need for qualified audio, video, and lighting technicians. The STS Institute provides hands-on learning opportunities to those looking to amplify the message of Jesus through the technical arts.
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Media Ministry
