Children's Ministry


Welcome to the Kids at the Crossroads!
Our mission is to glorify God by reaching the lost children and discipling the found children. Our vision is to reach and disciple children with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We welcome the opportunity to reach hundreds of precious children in our community with God’s truth and love.


Kids at the Crossroads Ministry objectives are to:

Foundation verses are a part of all our Kids at the Crossroads ministries. These verses are key to meeting the goal of developing biblically literate children. In addition, resources are available to assist our parents, the primary nurturers of their children, to help children interact with Bible lessons being taught and scripture being memorized.

Kids at the Crossroads Newsletter (560kb)

The Inward Focus (252kb)

Kids at the Crossroads includes Lil’Kids, Kids in the Word, Kids’ Zone, Kids’ Club, Generation One and VBS Kids. We invite you to learn more about these ministries by reading the highlights of each ministry below:


Lil’ Kids
This is our nursery. Children from birth through age 4 receive special care from loving adults while parents attend Sunday school and church service. During their time in Lil’Kids, our little ones do more than just play. A loving staff of volunteers teach the kids about Jesus, lead them in song and help them to pray. A safe/secure system for checking children in allows our parents to rest assured that their children are in a loving and safe environment, allowing the parents to focus on worshipping our glorious God.

Lil’Kids Newsletter (156kb)

Kids’ Zone
Children ages 4 through 2nd grade are dismissed prior to the sermon for Bible lesson and relevant activity. During this time, the children enjoy music, a God-centered lesson, an age-appropriate break-out session and individual activity time. While in Kids’ Zone, children spend their time with the same teachers to build continuity and form a solid relationship between them and their teachers. In addition, other adult volunteers, as well as student volunteers, participate in this ministry to ensure all children are involved and feel loved during their time in Kids’ Zone.

Kids' Zone Newsletter Article (60kb)

Kids' Zone Sample Schedule (76kb)

Kids in the Word
This is what has traditionally called Sunday school. Children age 4 through 4th grade meet from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings before the service. During this time, the children enjoy uplifting music, a special lesson and age-appropriate Shepherding time. Puppet ministry is also incorporated into Kids in the Word to bring the Bible stories alive and apply the messages to everyday life.

Shepherd Sentinel Newsletter (4mb)

Kids in the Word Sample Schedule (76kb)

Kids’ Club
Children in the 3rd and 4th grade have the option to remain in the service or be dismissed prior to the sermon to attend a special lesson specifically for their age group. During the special lesson time, this group enjoys music, a God-centered lesson, a break-out session for further exploration and individual activity time. Kids’ Club members are given the option to attend focused teaching on the Gospel, the meaning or communion and spiritual growth and the church. The goal of this training is to prepare your child to receive communion and be interviewed for church membership Social events are also held quarterly, within a home, for fellowship and outreach. This ministry also introduces the kids to involvement in service projects.

Kids' Club Social Event (44kb)

Kids' Club Sample Schedule (76kb)

Generation One
The newest addition to the Kids at the Crossroads ministry, our 5th & 6th graders participate in Sunday School activities that focus on their relationship with God during a time of transition in their lives. Shepherds interact with this group to apply scripture to what is going on in the schools and the world. This group is also given the option to attend focused teaching on the Gospel, the meaning or communion and spiritual growth and the church. The goal of this training is to prepare your child to receive communion and be interviewed for church membership Social events are also held quarterly for fellowship and outreach. This facilitates the transition from this ministry to our Youth ministry. This ministry focuses on involvement in quarterly service projects.

Generation One Sample Schedule (92kb)

Generation One Social Event (32kb)

VBS Kids
This weeklong, biblically-centered adventure is held during the summer. Children age 4 through 5th grade experience a week of music, drama, Bible stories, scripture memorization, crafts, recreation, snacks and lots of fun while enjoying God’s beauty of the outdoors. VBS Kids is high energy and a highlight for all the kids.

VBS Newsletter Articles (172kb)