408. They’re Planting a Church in Sioux Falls (And It Starts This Summer)

📝 They’re Planting a Church in Sioux Falls (And It Starts This Summer)

What does it look like to say yes to God when the path ahead is uncertain?

In this episode of the Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob talks with Braxton and Jinky Kieft about their exciting decision to help plant a new church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

After years of ministry experience in places like Guam, Phoenix, and Northwest Indiana, Braxton and Jinky are stepping out in faith once again—this time to build a church from the ground up in one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest.

They share how God changed their hearts, confirmed the calling, and gave them a vision for a church centered on faith, family, fellowship, food, and fun.

This conversation is full of courage, sacrifice, prayer, and vision. It’s a powerful reminder that God still moves through ordinary people who are willing to take bold steps of faith.

Whether you’ve ever considered going on a mission team, planting a church, or simply want to be inspired by what God is doing, this episode will encourage you.

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🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

• How Braxton and Jinky sensed God calling them to Sioux Falls
• Why Sioux Falls is such a strategic city for a new church
• The backstory of the small disciple group already there
• What they are looking for in a mission team
• Their vision for the first year of the church plant
• Why building unity and family culture will be a top priority
• What kind of people they hope will join the team
• How prayer, surrender, and faith have shaped this journey

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💥 Key Takeaway

Church planting still matters.

And when people are willing to step out in faith, pray boldly, and build with vision, God can do something powerful in a city that has been waiting for reinforcements.

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🙌 About This Episode

Braxton and Jinky currently serve in Northwest Indiana and are preparing to move to Sioux Falls in the summer, with plans to launch the new church in the fall. Their dream is to build a strong, family-centered church that helps people follow Jesus and creates a lasting spiritual legacy in South Dakota.

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Faith For The Falls

Is the Spirit Calling you? Come join us this summer in Sioux Falls SD as we plant a new church, and continue the mission of Jesus. 30 people. One City. One Dream.

 

Braxton Kieft 

Evangelist, Sioux Falls Mission Team 

269-326-0882 

[e-mail]

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