Our Preschool Ministry cares for children ages birth through PreK and their families. During these first few years, we aim to partner with parents to begin to sow seeds of gospel truth in young hearts. By welcoming families into a warm environment where children are encouraged to be little, to build relationships, and to ask questions, we hope to foster the kind of curiosity about God and his creation that will blossom into faith, hope, and love as our children grow. In teaching the truths of scripture, our goal is to make it simple, make it stick.

Our Kids Ministry cares for Kindergarteners through 5th Graders, partnering with families to instill in children the love of Jesus. We do this primarily through corporate worship, Kids Discipleship, and various means of equipping families to grow in faith together. Each time we gather, kids are introduced to the Gospel Story through fun activities, lessons, videos, and music with committed Large and Small Group Leaders. In sharing the truths of scripture, our goal is to make it simple, make it stick.

One of the cornerstones of our life together as a church is corporate worship.  In the Bible, we see so often that God’s perfect plan for discipling his people includes passing on faith within families. We see both corporate and family worship as critical means of discipleship for kids of all ages!
The Kids Ministry staff is here both to equip parents and help kids transition from a nursery setting to participating in “big church.” One way we do this is through a program called Kingdom Kids, which takes place during the sermon portion of Sunday worship (both the 9 AM and 11 AM services). During Kingdom Kids, age 4 through Kindergarten head to a large group room for a time of learning the ins and outs of what worship is, why it matters, and how they can participate. This is a place where questions like “isn’t it weird to eat the body of Jesus?!” and “why do the pastors dump water on babies’ heads?” get our full attention! After the service, parents pick up kids from Kingdom Kids in the Cornerstone Building, Room 109, and 111.

Kids Discipleship on Wednesday Nights is our primary program for hands-on instruction and passing on a faith that sticks. Kids ages 4-5th grade learn alongside peers primarily in a small group setting. Small Group leaders are dedicated to the spiritual care and nurturing of these kids, and show up week-in and week-out to lead lessons, teach memory verses, direct discussion, and simply be present with and for your child. We start the night off with a large group teaching time and of course we pack in plenty of fun!
Kids Discipleship starts at 6 PM, and Westminster Singers (Grades 3-5) begins at 5 PM (check-in at 4:50 PM). Kids taking part in Westminster Singers will transition to Kids Discipleship at 6 PM, and pick-up for all kids is at 7:30 PM. Be sure to check out the details for Kids Discipleship before you come! 

We believe that every stage of a child’s development matters, and as children grow, their parents are growing, too. We love to come alongside parents as they navigate how to raise godly children by providing community, offering opportunities for education, and encouraging specific ways for families to grow in their love for Jesus together in their daily lives. We also seek to give parents respite and time to care for their own spiritual and relational needs as they participate in the life of the church. Preschool Ministry is open during all Sunday worship services (9 & 11 AM) and also for most church-wide events.

Few things rock our world more than the milemarkers we experience as children and with our children. From the birth of your first baby to Kindergarten graduation, a child’s first communion to heading off to college, we want a front-row seat to the joys you celebrate as a family, and we’re here to cheer you on through each stage! It goes without saying that some milemarkers are bittersweet, and some are hard-earned. As you roll up your sleeves and dig in to the more challenging aspects of parenting, we want to be a resource and support system, helping you to discover beauty and truth even when parenting gets tough.

Welcoming our little ones into a space where they can flourish requires our utmost care for safety and security. Protecting our children includes attentive care by both paid and volunteer caregivers, age-appropriate classrooms, thorough cleanliness, and of course a comprehensive system for securing the floor. All doors leading to the Children’s Floor are secured at all times. All volunteers and paid caregivers are required to attend training and complete a background check. Parents are required to check-in children at kiosk stations and print off a security tag for each child, and only parents or legal guardians may pick children up. If this is your first time visiting with us, see a check-in volunteer to get squared away with a temporary tag, and on your next visit you will be able to use the kiosks. Lastly, in order to protect our children with food allergies, we maintain a nut-free facility. If your child has an allergy or carries an epi-pen, please notify us.

At the heart of our ministry is a desire to see all members of our community have opportunities to participate in the life of the church. If your child has additional needs or would benefit from personalized support in the Preschool setting, please contact Cara Rock, Director of Embrace Ministry. Embrace Ministry offers many kinds of support and respite, including two sensory rooms staffed by trained caregivers, one-on-one support, and monthly date nights for parents of children with special needs and their siblings. We would love to talk to you about creating a personalized care plan for your family!

Director of Kids Discipleship

Kids Ministry Specialist 0-3yrs

Kids Ministry Specialist 4 yrs – 1st Grade

Kids Ministry Specialist 2nd – 5th

Administrative Assistant