tre 18:19 Initiative
It’s about building community and investing in the future of Sioux Falls greatest asset-it’s young adults and families.
WHY 18:19
The 18:19 Project is more than a property development. It’s an investment in young adults and the future of Sioux Falls.
At tre, we create spaces where young adults ages 18–30 can build meaningful relationships, grow in faith, discover purpose, and develop as leaders.
18:19 takes that mission further. Located in the heart of Sioux Falls, the project will create space for young adults to live, gather, grow, and lead while reinvesting in the surrounding community.
It’s an opportunity to invest in the young adults shaping Sioux Falls today and the leaders who will shape its future.
WHAT WE DO
Every week, tre creates space for young adults to grow, connect, and discover who they’re called to be. Through our programming, young adults have opportunities to grow as leaders, deepen their faith, build lasting friendships, and find a community where they belong.
From Overflow, where young adults hear wisdom and perspective from leaders in our community and beyond, to nights intentionally designed to pour into men and women individually, everything we do is centered around helping young adults take their next step.
We exist to equip and empower young adults to live out their God-given purpose. Because when young adults know they belong, they’re able to discover their purpose and live with hope.
That’s tre: belonging. purpose. hope.
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BE PART OF…
OUR WHY
The years between 18 and 30 are filled with major decisions about identity, relationships, careers, faith, and the future. But too many young adults are walking through this season feeling alone.
Only 17% of young adults feel they are deeply connected to community. (Harvard Youth Poll 2025)
1 IN 4 young adults experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. (Barna.com)
Young adults need more than a place to go. They need a place to belong. 18:19 is the next step in creating lasting impact for young adults and the future of Sioux Falls.
Young Adulthood Is a Defining Season.
GENERATIONAL IMPACT
50% of adults reported feeling isolated, left out, and lacking companionship. (American Psychological Association, 2025)
If you want to be part of something that reaches beyond today, join us in building a future where young adults can thrive. We believe that when lives are changed today, the impact reaches far beyond one generation.
We want to create lasting change now so future generations can grow up with the freedom to become who they were created to be.
Join us. Help us build. Change lives today. Impact generations tomorrow.
REACH OUT TO US
The tre Experience, From The Community
“2025 was my first year living in the United States, and it was a season full of change and adjustment. During that time, tre Ministries became a place where I felt seen, welcomed, and supported. Through tre, I met so many people who quickly became more than just acquaintances, they became family to me. Being new to the country, those friendships meant everything, and tre gave me a strong sense of community and belonging when I needed it most.
One of the biggest blessings that came from tre was meeting Bailey, who had spent about 14 months in Uganda. That shared experience helped us connect deeply, and from that friendship we started a podcast together called Pearl Exchange, where we talk about lifestyle and culture. Through Bailey, her family has also become a meaningful part of my life, offering support, encouragement, and genuine care. Looking back on this past year, I’m incredibly grateful for tre and the role it played in helping me grow, connect, and feel at home in a new country.”
— Ian Mugisha
Strong communities are built when we invest in people, and I believe the 18:19 Project is an important investment in the future of Sioux Falls. In my work, I see every day how important connection, mentorship, purpose, and a sense of belonging are—especially for young adults as they navigate a critical time in their lives. The 18:19 Project creates a place where those relationships can grow and where young people can be supported, challenged, and encouraged to become leaders who understand the importance of service and having a community-minded approach. I’m excited about what tre Ministries is building and the positive impact it can have on Sioux Falls for years to come.
— Chief Thum