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Our ministry revolves around these five core values:

FAMILY FOCUSED

SAFETY

BIBLICAL TRUTHS

FUN

EXCELLENCE

VBS

Each week in Kids Ministry, your family will experience:

Convenient check-in, a safe environment, fun and engaging activities for kids, and age appropriate lessons.

 

At Kids Ministry our goal is to partner with families to build biblical foundations for life!

Kids Ministry Leaders

Did you know it takes about 200 leaders between two services to make Kids Ministry happen on Sundays?! Click here to learn more about how you can partner with us to help lead children to God's heart!

 

Kids Ministry Services from Infant-5th Grade

INFANT—18 MONTHS

Our youngest ones are cared for in the Nursery in the Ministry Center. Childcare staff and trained volunteers share God’s love through cuddles and snuggles. Our leaders weave the weekly Baby Gospel Gems through singing and playing so even our littlest ones begin to know God.

Our little ones take their first steps in learning how to worship God through music, prayer and Bible stories during our large group Worship time. Trained leaders and childcare staff lead fun activities and games with the Bible lesson from The Gospel Project as well as join kids for time outside on the playground where they can play and build friendships in a fun, safe environment.

PREK—KINDERGARTEN

Our young kids grow in knowing God and the Bible through large group Worship, Bible lessons from The Gospel Project, and classroom activities led by trained leaders and childcare staff. Large group Worship includes fun songs, engaging Bible stories, introduction to Missions, and learning more about prayer. Large group is done in two groups, 2- & 3-year-olds together, and 4-year-olds and kindergarten together. Kids also spend time on the playground!

1st—5th GRADE

Our elementary kids grow in faith and relationship with God as they join us Sunday mornings for a Christ-centered, engaging Kids Ministry experience! Our 1st-4th graders dive into The Gospel Project curriculum, while our 5th Graders explore The New City Catechisms. Kids participate in dynamic large group time with worship, skits, Bible teaching, Missions focus, and collective prayer. There is small group classroom time for Bible study, games, activities, and intentional learning designed to deepen their faith.

 

 

There is nothing more important than your child trusting in Jesus and having a relationship with Him. There is also no greater joy for you as a parent than the privilege of discipling your child in their faith. Foundations is an opportunity for you to spend quality, focused time with your child as they grow in their faith, take the next steps to make their faith their own, and to understand what the Christian life entails as they get older.

During this 6-week course, we will cover:

  • Becoming a Christian
  • Baptism, The Lord's Supper
  • Living as a Christian, Learning to defend your faith
  • Serving
  • Going on Mission
  • Traveling on- Next steps in your faith

 

The next session of Foundations is happening September 15th. Registration is open now and will close on September 1st.

 

Foundations registration

In Student Ministry, we count it an honor to get to come alongside and partner with families to continue to help point students toward God’s heart, and to launch them into the world with God’s heart. We do that best when we have an incredible team of leaders who say 'YES' to helping us minister to teenagers. 

Did you know...

Studies show that those who had 5-7 adults pouring into their lives during their formative teenage years remained strong in their faith after graduating High School, compared to those who did not?! That means our students. Your students. The ones right here, in this church. As a body we have an opportunity to launch more and more Christ-followers into the next generation by surrounding them with Christian adults who care. And we can be on the right side of that statistic with your help!

 

What does serving in Student Ministry look like?

We have a place for everyone to utilize their gifts! From the welcome team to the tech team. From small group leaders to Student Worship band coaches. Check out the Student Ministry leader roles below. Don't see something that quite fits your passion? Have more questions? Please reach out to Jordan! 

Welcome Team

PURPOSE OF WELCOME TEAM

  • The Welcome Team is the face of Student Ministry. Leaders have an opportunity to share God’s welcome with our students and help them get connected to leaders and students.
  • Through hospitality and acts of kindness our students can experience God’s love and feel His presence in a warm and safe atmosphere, helping them to build a closer relationship with God.

 

LEADER ROLES

  • Welcome Team leaders serve as Door Greeters, at Check-In Stations, and the Welcome Desk.
  • Lobby Monitors – Serve at the Welcome Desk to answer questions, direct parents and students, and to be an adult presence in the lobby throughout the service.

 

TIME COMMITMENT:

JUNIOR HIGH

  • Welcome Team (JH Sunday Morning)- serve before 1st or 2nd service of Junior High Sunday morning on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation (8:40am - 9:20am or 10:40am - 11:20am).
  • Lobby Monitors – serve with the Welcome Team before service and stay through the service on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation (9am - 10:20am or 11am – 12:20pm).
  • Welcome Team (JH Sunday Night Small Groups)- serve before small groups on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation (5-5:45pm). 

HIGH SCHOOL

  • Welcome Team - serve before High School Sunday Night on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation from 4:45-5:45pm.
  • Lobby Monitors – serve with the Welcome Team before service and stay through the service on a weekly or bi-weekly rotation from 5:30–7:00pm.

Breakout Group Leaders

PURPOSE OF BREAKOUT GROUPS

  • Help students apply lessons learned in large group teaching time to their daily lives.
  • A place to begin and develop friendships between students.
  • An opportunity for students to develop relationships with adult/student leaders who model Christ-centered lives.
  • A safe place for students to share prayer requests and care and pray for one another.

 

TIME COMMITMENT

Junior High

  • Breakout groups meet during Junior High Sunday Morning at 9 & 11am. Arrive 15 minutes before service starts to interact with students and attend a short breakout leader meeting.

High School

  • Breakout groups leaders meet during High School Sunday Night from 5:30-7:00pm. Arrive by 5pm to attend a short breakout leader meeting and interact with students.

 

EXPECTATIONS

  • Have a personal relationship with Jesus.
  • Plan and facilitate breakout group time including:
    • Be prepared to facilitate group discussion
    • Consider ways that God’s Word applies to life on this topic and challenge students in that area
    • Consider ways to connect with students outside of Sunday -- text, email, postcards or get togethers
  • JH - attend weekly meetings 15 minutes before service.
  • HS – attend weekly meetings at 5pm.
  • PRAY! PRAY for the students in your group and the families they represent. PRAY for the Holy Spirit to work during your group time to create lasting change in the hearts of the students you are leading.
  • Encouraged to attend the student weekend retreat in the area of the ministry you serve (Junior High Excursion or High School Revive).

Small Group Leaders

PURPOSE OF SMALL GROUPS

  • An opportunity for students to build strong & lasting friendships
  • A place for students to go deep into God’s Word and know Him more
  • A fun setting where every student finds a place to belong
  • An opportunity for students to develop relationships with adult leaders who model Christ-centered lives
  • A safe place for students to share prayer requests and care and pray for one another

 

TIME COMMITMENT

  • Small groups meet Sunday nights (Junior High only), in homes, or after school at restaurants. Choose the day and time that is convenient for you. We will connect the students!
  • Small groups meet during the school year (September – April) with a 4 week break at Christmas time and summers off.

 

EXPECTATIONS

  • Have a personal relationship with Jesus.
  • Plan and facilitate small group time.
  • Be prepared to facilitate group discussion.
  • Consider ways that God’s Word applies to life on this topic and challenge students in that area.
  • Communicate regularly with parents.
  • Communicate with students, as appropriate, outside of small group time. Plan occasional small group activities or get-togethers just for fun.
  • Communicate regularly with the JH or HS Director about group attendance and activities.
  • PRAY! PRAY for the students in your group and the families they represent. PRAY for the Holy Spirit to work during your group time to create lasting change in the hearts of the kids you are leading
  • Encouraged to attend the student weekend retreat in the area of the ministry you serve (Junior High Excursion or High School Revive).

Student Worship Ministry

PURPOSE OF STUDENT WORSHIP MINISTRY

To disciple students in the ministry of leading worship and utilizing the gifts God has given them to honor God and edify the body of Christ. Success in this ministry is producing students who have thriving relationships with Jesus, are strong spiritual leaders and have the desire to live a lifestyle of worship.

 

LEADER POSITIONS

  • Worship Band Coach: Adults only
  • Tech Team (Propresenter and Lights): Adults and Students

 

TIME COMMITMENT

Junior High and High School

  • Tech Team – 2 Sundays per month at either Junior High Sunday Morning services or High School Sunday Night service. Arrive early to prep for services.
  • Coaches practice with student worship bands 3 Saturdays each month (2 1/2 hours on Saturdays) & arrive before Sunday services with their student band to prep. They communicate throughout the week as needed.
  • The Director and Coaches are the leadership team for Student Worship Ministry that help develop and grow a healthy ministry for students. If you love worship and students, consider joining us!

Leader Interest

Interested in learning more about serving opportunities in Student Ministry? We'd love to connect with you and work together to find a role that's best fit for you. Please take 2 minutes to fill out our leader interest form below and we will contact you soon!

 

Student ministry leader interest form

 

Questions? Contact Jordan!

Safe Sanctuary

All Student Ministry leaders are Safe Sanctuary trained and must pass a thorough background check to protect our students and our leaders.

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