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Collision is a Christian ministry that equips the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in middle and high schools across the United States. Through training, coaching, and partnership with local churches, Collision empowers students to impact their schools and communities with the message of Jesus Christ.
Founded with the mission “Until Every Student Encounters Jesus,” Collision operates in dozens of cities nationwide, mobilizing students to lead on-campus outreaches and grow disciple-making movements within their schools.
About Collision
COLLISION At a Glance
General Info
Organization Name: Collision Ministries, Inc.
Founded: 2008
Headquarters: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Legal Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Mission & Vision
Mission Statement
To train the Church to build student-led teams who share the gospel and multiply disciples in their schools and communities until every student encounters Jesus.
Vision Statement
To glorify God by helping unite and mobilize the Church in order to fulfil the Great Commission, so that every student has the opportunity to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Programs & Initiatives
Student-Led Teams: Empowering students to lead gospel movements in their schools
Training & Coaching: Equipping churches and leaders to support student teams
On-Campus Outreaches: Organized events to share the gospel in schools
City-Based Networks: Local collaboration across churches and communities
COLLISION By THE NUMBERS
6,500+
Students Impacted Weekly
1,589
Students Serving on Teams
144
Church Partners
84 cities & Growing
22 states
Our Team
JOHN GLASSER
SARAH GIBBINS
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Sarah is a seasoned student ministry leader with over 15 years of experience in developing students, cultivating student leadership teams, and building sustainable, student-led ministry programs. She is known for her ability to combine strategic leadership with relational discipleship, helping students form a faith that is both deeply rooted and actively lived.
Her leadership has been shaped by perseverance and refined through pivotal seasons that strengthened her vision and calling. Following a significant health crisis in 2020, Sarah experienced a renewed clarity of purpose that continues to influence her approach to ministry, leadership development, and mentorship.
Today, Sarah invests in students and leaders by equipping them to integrate faith into everyday life and lead with authenticity, resilience, and conviction.
She and her husband, Matthew, are raising their three sons and remain committed to serving the next generation together.
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John Glasser has led the Collision team since 2008, investing in students and walking alongside churches to help them reach the next generation. Originally from Wyoming, John attended the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota on an athletic scholarship, earning a business degree and later an MBA. He also holds a master’s degree in Christian Leadership from Liberty University.
What began with a student’s passion at Lincoln High School in South Dakota has grown into a nationwide student ministry. John has had a front-row seat to watching God work in and through students. Through Collision, he speaks at conferences and works with leaders across the globe to equip youth to live out their faith in a rapidly changing culture.
John is married to Angie, and they have three beautiful children
Logos & Brand Assets
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We'd Love to Talk.
Collision leadership and trained representatives are available to speak on:
Student-led faith movements
Youth discipleship and leadership
Faith-based outreach in public schools
Church and community collaboration
Evangelism and discipleship models
Media Contact
Ciji Brandenburg
605-261-0985
ciji@collision.org