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In the Kids' Zone, children learn the truths of God's Word in a fun and secure environment.

Nursery children (infants through toddlers) may be taken directly to the nursery upon arrival on Sunday morning.

Kids preschool age through 5th grade get their nametags when then arrive and participate with their families in the first part of the Worship Celebration Service. During the greeting time in the service, the kids are released to go with their Kids' Zone leaders to the Kids' Zone.

Children are ready to be picked up by parents or guardians from the Nursery and Kids' Zone at the conclusion of the service.

Kids' Zone Vision & Values

The Kids' Zone's Vision & Values are the guiding principles that shape the ministry. As statements of vision, they describe the kind of children's ministry we want to be. As our core values, these statements serve as guidelines for decision-making and the practice of our ministry, as well as a standard of excellence that helps us evaluate our ministry efforts.

Child-targeted Perhaps it should go without saying, but we must be clear that this is a ministry to children! Every moment and activity should be are age-appropriate and engaging to children. Biblical truth needs to be taught in ways that will be best understood and applied by children. From the moment a kid enters the Kids' Zone, everything about the place from the décor to the choice and scheduling of the volunteers should scream "This is an awesome place for kids!"

Relevant Every lesson, example, and activity must be applicable to a kids' life now. Biblical literacy is important: we want them to know the Bible. But familiarity alone is never enough. We want each child to know how to apply Biblical principles to their life. We give information, but we encourage transformation.

Engaging Biblical Teaching If it's a sin to bore people with the Bible, perhaps nowhere is that sin more grievous than in a children's ministry! Our teaching is Biblically-based and creatively presented. The message of the Bible is timeless and powerful, but unless the presentation engages the children it will never impact their life. Otherwise it's like having a powerful engine revving, but never getting it out of park: you'll never get anywhere! Similarly, presenting the truths of the Bible in creative, relevant, engaging ways that connect with a kid's life unleashes the power of God's Word in their lives.

Intentionally Relational In the Kids' Zone, we intentionally foster relationships with and among the kids. An important component of the teaching that occurs in the Kids' Zone happens as they watch their leaders' lives and see their peers learning to follow Christ. We provide opportunities for the kids to build mutually encouraging relationships among their peers. Each volunteer should think of their service in terms of building relationships rather than just fulfilling a task.

Safe The Kids' Zone must be a safe place for kids: emotionally, spiritually and physically. Our tone is positive, welcoming and encouraging. We accept kids wherever they are on their spiritual journey, and encourage them along one step at a time without shame or coercion. We screen volunteers. We don't allow children alone with just one adult. Our rooms and equipment are safe and age-appropriate. We don't undermine the authority of and respect for the parents. Kids and parents should know without concern that the children are safe in the Kids' Zone.

Fun Let's be honest: fun is key to accomplishing our mission with kids. Fun makes kids want to come back week after week. Fun is what engages a kid. Fun is the word a kid would use for a church ministry that's child-targeted, relevant to their lives, teaches the Bible in an engaging way, where they and their friends are led by adults who care about them, in a safe environment. So we make it fun for them ... and us!