BreakDown STL

As we’re getting ready for rehearsals to start, the returning veterans got together for BBQ, games, and goal setting! We’re starting the year strong with the veteran challenge and excited to see these team members step up in their leadership🌟📝💪

Throwback to our last onstage presentation 📸✨⏳

Thank you for hosting us and for opening up to powerful conversations. It was a strong way to end the year!

Share your favorite moments from presentations in the comments 💭🕰️🌟

Happy Independence Day ❤️🤍💙

Today, we celebrate the freedoms of the United States, those who have served our country, and the liberty found in Christ 🔔 🇺🇸🎆

How are you celebrating the Fourth of July? Let us know in the comments!

Throwback to our last rehearsal 🥰✨🌸

What a great way to end the year and celebrate our 2023-2024 Sunday rehearsals. We have so much to be thankful for from last year and so much to look ahead to in the new ministry year.

In the comments, share your favorite memories from rehearsals!

To struggle with mental health is a battle, and no one should fight it alone. In June, we recognize men’s mental health and the severity of the issue by raising awareness and addressing the challenge. Let’s take the time to talk about it and educate ourselves.

A big welcome to our Summer Outterns… Taylor Peterson, Gracie Brown, Suzie Hanley, and Samantha Wainscott🫶🏻🥳

What a stellar group of servant leaders! We are so blessed by their dedication to this ministry and the many years that they have spent pouring into their legacies 🤍

Show our Outterns some love in the comments!

A huge welcome to our summer intern…Sarah Bacon💖✨

Sarah has been an incredible gift to this team and radiates the joy and love of Christ. She works hard for the ministry while intentionally loving others. After serving on the BreakDown STL Leadership Team she is thrilled to be pouring back into her legacy!

In the comments, show your love for our newest intern!

As we start a new ministry year, we have so much to celebrate from the last one! The End of the Year Banquet is a bittersweet tradition where we looked back at the 2023-2024 ministry year and celebrated team member achievements👏❤️‍🔥🥇

Share your favorite memory from last year in the comments!

While we often think of BBQs and pools opening on Memorial Day, let us not forget that this day is about remembering and honoring those who fell in service to our nation and to pray for the families they left behind. 🇺🇸

If you know or meet someone who has served, thank them and tell them how grateful you are for their service to this country! ❤️

Throwback to our scavenger hunt🕵️🔎

We had a great time meeting new people, exploring new places, and bonding as a team for our April Social!

What’s the craziest activity you’ve done for a scavenger hunt? Let us know in the comments!

Senior Sunday 🪻☀️🌿

This is Gracie’s third year on Stage Crew and first year as Stage Manager and Social Media Lead. Next year, she plans on attending Maryville University, where she will study physical therapy and play tennis for the Saints. Her favorite memory from this team is Servanthood Breakfast!

Gracie, you lead with compassion and wisdom. You are loyal, generous, and encouraging. We are so thankful for your time on this team!

Here are some snapshots from our Community Presentation at Fieldview Church!📸💥

Thank you, for partnering with us! We are incredibly grateful for your continued support!

It is always a joy and an honor to perform and spread awareness in our local community!❤️

This is Suzie’s third year on the peer mobilizer team. Next year, she plans on attending Notre Dame and studying Strategic Management. Her favorite memory from this team is forerunner meetings!

Suzie you are such a caring and genuine leader. You never fail to make us smile and we admire how hard working you are. We love you so much🫶🏻🦋

Last month, our OutReach team had the opportunity to go to the St. Louis Dream Center Food Pantry and serve residents in the area. It was such a blessing to be the hands and feet of Jesus and provide assistance for our neighbors❤️

If you are interested in partnering with the St. Louis Dream Center, please visit their website: https://stldreamcenter.org (https://stldreamcenter.org)

We celebrated and contemplated Resurrection Day at the sweet tradition of Seder Meal. As we learned more about Jewish tradition, we gained valuable insight of God’s sovereignty and the importance of Scripture🤍

Senior Sunday🤍🦋

This is Caitlin’s first year on the peer mobilizer team. Next year, she plans on attending Southeast Missouri State and studying elementary education. Her favorite memory from the team is summer retreat ‘23!!

Caitlin you have such a gentle spirit and your heart for others is so beautiful. You are so intentional with everyone you encounter and we love you so much!!🤍

Our team had a wild time at Animals Aglow at the Zoo!

In the comments, share your love for the St. Louis Zoo🦁🐨🐥

This is Stan’s first year on the drama team. After graduation, Stan plans on majoring in physical therapy. His favorite memories from the team are our family dinners!

Stan, you are bold and genuine with a kind heart. We can’t wait to see how you continue to grow, and we love you!

The BreakDown men joined forces for a Brotherhood Social! They had a blast competing in laser tag and ax throwing while enjoying fellowship🔥💥

In the comments, share what your code name would be!

Throughout March, we celebrate Women’s History Month🥰🎉

We honor the incredible women who work hard to fulfill BreakDown’s vision. We appreciate your legacy, passion, and leadership!

In the comments, tag a woman who inspires you💗

AUDITION SEASON IS HERE!! 🤩🎉👏🏻 Interested in auditioning for next year’s BreakDown STL Leadership Team? We are having auditions 4/6 and 4/11. Click the link below for more information or to sign up for an audition time slot!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-25-breakdown-stl-auditions-tickets-853131769087?aff=oddtdtcreator

Have any questions? Ask them in the comments section or shoot us a DM!

For Valentine’s Day, the BreakDown men showed their intentionality and honor by taking chivalry to another level…

Following tradition, they plan, shop, bake, and deliver Valentine’s treats to surprise each female staff and team member, along with a personal handwritten note.

Share your appreciation for our BreakDown men in the comments💗

This past month, our OutReach team went to the Ronald McDonald house to prepare and serve breakfast for the families of seriously ill children. It was such a blessing to be able to spend the morning with these families 🤍

If you are interested in donating or partnering with the Ronald McDonald house, please click on the link below. https://rmhcstl.com/volunteer/

We had so much fun roller-skating and hanging out at Bahama Bucks for our January Social!!🛼🍧

Have you ever been roller skating? Let us know in the comments!!

Here are some snapshots from our most recent high school presentation!🤩
It’s such an honor to be performing and spreading awareness in our local Missouri schools!

It was such a blessing for our OutReach team to partner with Mission Gate Prison Ministries and to be a part of their Christmas Angel Mission event! This event gave us the opportunity to serve the children of prisoners, ex-offenders, and those battling addictions.

If you are interested in learning more about their mission, please visit https://missiongateministry.org/

We had a blast at our annual All-Team Christmas Party!🎄🎅🤍

What was your favorite memory from this last Christmas? Let us know in the comments!!

We’re starting the new year with some throwback pics! While we look forward to 2024, we also love to look back on the sweet memories made in past years🤩

What’s something you’re looking forward to in 2024? Let us know in the comments!

Jesus is the reason we celebrate.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭2‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬