Children & Youth
Our approach to coming generations is shaped by the perspective of Robert Coles, professor of Psychiatry at Harvard, who maintains that children have profound spiritual concerns and benefit from a spiritual framework. (see The Spiritual Life of Children by Robert Coles.) The church is a place for parents and children to build that framework drawing on the resources of Christian faith.
Donnell Wyche, Assistant Pastor, provides pastoral supervision of children and youth ministries, working closely with Jaimie Hartman, our Children's Ministry Director and her pastoral interns and dedicated staff. Donnell serves as youth pastor with pastoral interns and volunteer staff. All who work with minors in Children and Youth Ministries are screened and trained as part of our extensive abuse prevention program.
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Nursery, birth to 18 months; Preschool, 1-4 years:: Nursery is well staffed and stocked for great care of our youngest ones during the weekend services. Our preschool room is designed for young chilren. We use teach interactive bible lessons designed to engage the whole child www.handsonbible.com |
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1st-4th grade, Promiseland: Includes large group group presentation with child firendly worship and small group time. Each lesson, example, and activity is designed to engage kids in their right now lives. www.promiselandonline.com |
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5th-6th grade, Area 56; (7th-8th grade, 8/7 Central:: We meet separately each weekend during the celebrations, after opening worship (in separate rooms). We have fun together, read the bible, and we learn to pray, all in a pressure free environment. Retreats, trips and other special events occur througout the year. more... |
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9th-12th grade, High School Ministry: Meet Sunday during the 11am service, after opening worship. Wednesday evenings, 7:30-9:00 we meet at our youth pastor's home for Inhale/Exhale. 8th graders are also welcome to participate. Retreats, trips, and other special events occur throughout the year. more... |