KID’S MINISTRY

The Village

The Village creates a fun and welcoming environment where children explore faith through Scripture, storytelling, play, and meaningful relationships. We partner with parents and caregivers to help kids grow in their understanding of God’s love and their place in His story.

Our Core Goals

To ensure that every child experiences safety, love, and the life-changing message of the Gospel.

  • Children learn best when they feel safe. Our program structure, policies, and classroom culture are shaped by trauma-informed practices and principles from Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). While not every volunteer is formally trained, the way we design our environments reflects connection-based, regulation-aware care so children can engage with confidence.

  • We model and teach God’s love through steady relationships, patient guidance, and joyful engagement. Kids learn what God’s love feels like before they are asked to define it.

  • We take biblical education seriously. Children grow from foundational stories to understanding how each passage fits within the larger story of Scripture.

  • We create space for questions, curiosity, and personal faith decisions. Our role is invitation, not pressure.

What To Expect

CHECK IN:
Secure check-in opens at 10:15 AM. New families are encouraged to pre-register for a smooth first visit.

  • Each child receives a name tag, and caregivers receive a matching claim tag that must be presented at pickup.

  • We are allergy-aware and carefully follow the medical information you share at registration.

  • If your child needs specific accommodations, we’re glad to partner with you. Email us ahead of time and we’ll prepare together for a great first visit!

PRE-REGISTER YOUR KIDS

EXPERIENCE:
Kids can expect a warm, structured Sunday that’s designed to be engaging and age-appropriate:

  • Developmentally appropriate activities include play, crafts, discussion, movement, and hands-on learning.

  • Gentle and nurturing environments for kids working through separation or struggling with change.

  • High-energy fun mixed with instruction for kids ready to jump in, make friends, and learn!

Current Classes

On Sundays, toddlers through 5th grade students are invited to the Village. With three classroom environments, we partner with families to choose the best fit. Children move at their own pace, and placement considers readiness, attention span, sensory needs, learning style, and social comfort. When helpful, we’re glad to place kids with an older sibling or friend whenever possible. Age ranges are only a guide—readiness and relationship matter most. We welcome neurodivergent children and work with families to create a space where every child can participate and grow.

The Playhouse

average ages 1.5 years – 5 years

The Playhouse is exactly what it sounds like: a space where faith is explored through play. Children are ready to join The Playhouse when they can separate from caregivers with minimal support (we will help newer children adjust!) and typically won’t need a diaper change during their time in programming.

Children engage Bible stories through sensory-rich activities, music, movement, interactive storytelling, and hands-on crafts. Learning happens through imagination, repetition, and joy.

Kids leave knowing simple but powerful truths: God loves me. I belong here. Church is a good place to be.

The Treehouse

average ages 4.5 years – 3rd grade

The Treehouse is where the roots of faith begin to grow while play is still part of the climb. Children are ready for The Treehouse when The Playhouse begins to feel too young, but they’re not yet ready for the greater focus and academic depth of The Lighthouse.

Children participate in the same weekly Bible story and large group experience as our older elementary students, using a shared teaching framework. In the Treehouse, discussions are more guided and concrete, helping kids connect the story to their own lives.

Classrooms remain flexible and relational, allowing movement, conversation, and steady support as children grow in focus and understanding.

The Lighthouse

average age 2nd grade – 5th grade

The Lighthouse represents light and direction, guiding children toward deeper biblical understanding and practice. Children are ready for The Lighthouse when they can participate in a more focused, academically challenging lesson, follow directions, and engage with minimal redirection.

Starting in a dynamic Large Group, students then move to Team Time for in-depth study. Similar to the Treehouse, Lighthouse students dive deeper into Scripture, exploring major themes, historical context, and how passages connect to the broader narrative. Discussions encourage thoughtful questions and meaningful application, ensuring children don't just know Bible stories, but understand the larger Story they are part of.

Our goal is that children leave The Village not only knowing Bible stories, but understanding the Story they are part of.

Discipleship for the Next Generation

We prioritize the next generation experiencing God’s love from the earliest ages. As children grow, we teach them to engage Scripture thoughtfully, pray with confidence, and recognize God’s presence in everyday life.

We also partner with parents and caregivers by providing simple resources for conversations around salvation, baptism or dedication, and faith practices at home.

Safety in The Village is intentional and structured.

Safety Practices

All adult volunteers are background-checked, and teen volunteers serve alongside screened adults. We follow a strict two-volunteer policy, so children are never alone with one leader—and once checked in, kids are never left unsupervised.

Our secure check-in includes child name tags and matching caregiver claim tags, and after programming begins, only approved volunteers are permitted in the hallway. Bathroom procedures, hallway monitoring, and dismissal policies are followed consistently. Volunteers receive annual emergency training (severe weather, evacuation, medical situations, and more) and are expected to speak up right away if anything feels concerning.

We take safety seriously so families can worship with confidence.