Ministering to today’s children can have an impact for generations to come.
Those who attended church as a child still regularly attend.
Parents who were churched as children bring their own children to church.

The most compelling reason to invest your valuable time in children’s lives? Research by the Barna Institute of over 1,000 adults, puts the probability of a person accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior for a lifetime relationship at

      32% for children between 5 and 13 years old
      4% for children between 14 and 18 years old
      6% for people 19 years and older*

God is right! “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

      Each weekend, we minister to an average of 200 children, nursery through 5th grade
      Over 70 people are needed each weekend to make Children’s Ministries happen and many more are needed for special events

Director(s) and leaders for parenting seminar “Everyday Parents CAN Raise Extraordinary Kids” This seminar gives 10 practical parenting tools that radically change a family's interaction. A children’s program will be offered at the same time which uses activities, Bible stories, and crafts to communicate truths to the children that complement what the adults are learning. This special event requires over 40 volunteers to fill director(s), children leaders and staff support opportunities: publicity, registration, food planning and preparation, and set-up/clean-up. (Planning and coordination begins immediately. The seminar is all day on Feb 6, 2010 ) Contact:Becky Hilt

Fellowship One Check-in Team Warmly greet and help people check-in for Sunday programs and for special events using the Fellowship One system. (8:30 - 9:15 am or 10:15 – 11:00 am Sunday mornings; various times for special events; 9-month commitment) Contact: Richard Frady

CrossWalk Small Group Leader The Small Group Leader has the potential to play a critical role in the process of discipleship. This person serves as a role model and facilitator for a small group of children during all three segments of CrossWalk. A Small Group Leader strives to develop a relationship with each child in their small group, help children apply biblical truths in their own lives , and partner with parents to help children continue spiritual learning at home. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Robyn Groat

CrossWalk Large Group Leader Large group brings the children together to worship and hear the main truth of the message through drama and story telling. This leader is the master of ceremonies (MC). After welcoming the children, the MC begins greeting time, and then leads children in a quiet, personal prayer time.  Following worship, the MC introduces the main point, the storyteller and/or the story media for the day.  (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Robyn Groat

CrossWalk Storyteller Large group brings the children together to worship and hear the main truth of the message through drama and story telling. The Main Point, Bible Story, Scripture Verse, and ideas for presenting the story are all provided to the storyteller.  The storyteller then brings the story alive for kids in the large group setting.  (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Robyn Groat

Preschool Leader A preschool leader serves as a role model and facilitator for a small group of children. The leader strives to develop a relationship with each child in their small group, help children apply biblical truths in their own lives, and partner with parents to help children continue spiritual learning at home. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Sheila Chapman

Assistant Preschool Leader An assistant preschool leader serves as an assistant to the facilitator for a small group of children and as a role model for the children. The assistant leader strives to develop a relationship with each child in his/her small group, help children apply biblical truths in their own lives, and partner with parents to help children continue spiritual learning at home. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Sheila Chapman

Nursery Leader The nursery leader demonstrates God’s love for children by providing basic childcare and a secure environment. In Sunshine Bay, the leader uses curriculum to start biblical training. The leader strives to develop a relationship with each child and partners with parents to help children continue spiritual learning at home. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Kerry Rasmussen

CrossWalk Worship Vocalist The worship vocalist provides an opportunity for kids to thank God for who He is and what He’s done. They strive to encourage children to participate not spectate, establish an environment that is fun and genuine, and use scripture, song & prayer to lead children in worship. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Kelly Bogart

CrossWalk Dance Team member The CrossWalk Dance Team joins forces with the CrossWalk Vocalists to create a fun and energetic time of worship. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Kelly Bogart

CrossWalk Technician Technicians enhance the overall large group experience with audio, video & lighting applications. This creates a relevant environment that children can enjoy and learn in. (9:00 and 10:45 services, September through June) Contact: Kelly Bogart

Special Needs Helper One-on-one helper to assist special needs children during children’s programs. (varies, depends on need) Contact: Robyn Groat

Resource Organizer Stock and organize ministry resources (mid-week; half hour to 2 hours weekly; 3 month commitment) Contact: Robyn Groat

Summer Blast Leader Summer Blast is a summer program where children still learn about God while enjoying a special event every Sunday. Leaders are responsible for leading a group of children as they rotate through different activity areas: Bible story telling, games, crafts, and snacks. There are also opportunities for Large Group leaders, Worship leaders and technicians to serve during Summer Blast. (2nd service June 27 – July 25, 2010) Contact: Robyn Groat

Vacation Bible School (VBS) VBS uses a bible-based curriculum to teach children about Jesus. This special event requires over 150 volunteers to fill director and staff support opportunities: publicity, registration, crew leaders, food planning and preparation, set-up, decorations, worship, games, missions, crafts, drama, and clean-up. (Planning and coordination begins in December 2009. VBS is in July 2010) Contact: Becky Hilt