What is Rockside Black Hills?
Rockside Ranch Black Hills is located near New Underwood, South Dakota, about 45 minutes east of Rapid City.
The ranch first accepted students 2023, with Matt and Ketura Veal serving as the director & host family.
Students learn the daily rhythms of a working ranch, handling livestock, growing and preparing their own food, and taking on trade and service skills to equip them after graduation.
Graduates have the opportunity to join the Rockside Workforce program in Rapid City, which provides housing, employment opportunities, and continued community connection.
What is Rockside
Black Hills like?
Watch a short video showcasing this ranch
Get to know Rockside Black Hills Staff:
Hear from Graduates:
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Rockside Black Hills Staff
Black Hills, South Dakota
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Matt & Ketura Veal
DIRECTOR & HOST FAMILY
The Veals are from Sturgis, South Dakota and got connected to Rockside through friends. Matt and Ketura served as youth pastors at Open Bible Church in Rapid City for nine years, and Matt retired from a career as a deputy with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office. They have known RJ, a graduate of the Rockside program, since he was a little boy.
Chance Beautiful Bald Eagle
PROGRAM MANAGER
I was blessed to grow up in Rapid City, SD surrounded by the beautiful Black Hills. I was raised as the oldest in a home of seven kids. From an early age I understood that family is the most important gift God has given us aside from the gift of Salvation. I have a Diploma in Bible and Theology from INSTE (Institute of Theology by Extension) Global Bible College. My love and appreciation for family led me to start my very own when I married my beautiful wife Anna in 2019, we now have three handsome, fun loving boys. I’m overjoyed to use the gifts God has given me to show the young men at Rockside what God has for them and so much more! When I’m not with family or the students, I enjoy going to the movie theaters, reading, and working out.