Grace Kids
Equipping Kids To Change The World & Helping to Grow Spiritually-Healthy Families
WE WANT KIDS TO...
LOVE JESUS
Our heart is to guide kids into a relationship with Jesus, where they choose to accept Him as their Savior and Best Friend. To choose to truly follow Him with all their body, soul, and spirit! (Acts 16:31)
KNOW JESUS
We want our kids to really know their Savior! We start by teaching them about His Word, about learning and applying scriptures to their life, how to fast and pray, by showing them how to be worshippers, and by continually growing their faith and trust in Jesus. (John 17:3)
SHARE JESUS
Our mission is to share our greatest gift, Jesus, with the world! We want our kids to love God, love people, and love the world. This happens by serving in our church, in our community, and supporting missionaries around the world. (Matthew 28:19-20)
AGE BREAKDOWNS
Small World (Birth–3yr), Treehouse (4yr–Kinder), Happy Trails (1st–2nd), The Wave (3rd–4th), and Impact (5th–6th).
IMPORTANT VALUES
WE ARE FAMILY-FOCUSED
Grace Kids and Impact PreTeens are part of the Family Life Ministry at Grace. We are committed to helping grow strong and spiritually-healthy families through a multi-generational partnership from parents to grandparents.
WE PARTNER WITH PARENTS
We believe parents to be the most powerful influence in their kids’ lives! That’s why our goal is to partner and come alongside our parents to help and equip them in building a strong Biblical foundation and worldview in their home.
WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY
We reach out to our community through Family Fun Days, Grace Movie Nights, Serve Day, Freedom Conference, and large events throughout the year. Grace Kids Adventure Park has become a great way to connect and serve families in our community.
WE TEACH PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL
We believe prayer is essential in raising up a generation of spiritual warriors, which is why we have our War Room Sundays that are a hands-on, practical way we teach our kids and preteens how to pray and listen to the voice of the Lord.
IMPORTANT VALUES
It’s our first time… Where do I go first?
If you are a first time guest, please visit the Grace Kids Guest Welcome area and our team will assist you with registration, walk your family to their ministry room, and answer any questions you have about Grace Kids & Impact PreTeens.
My child is new… can they stay with their friend even though they are in a different age group?
Our curriculum is adapted in each venue to best fit the age group being taught. If a child is uncomfortable attending alone and wishes to attend the service with their friend, find one of our staff team members and we will see what we can do to make it a great experience for them.
Will my child feel welcome and safe?
We are parents, too, and we know that nothing is as important as the safety and security of every child. Every staff member and volunteer in Grace Kids has been screened through a six step approval process, including a criminal background check.
How do you contact parents if they are needed during service?
We contact parents by putting the code you received on the screen or, if needed, we also text the parents.
What is the check-in process?
You may check in your child at any available check-in station at the entrance of the Grace Kids Adventure Park. You and your child will be given matching identification tags that are exclusive to your family and your visit.
Am I allowed to visit my child’s class?
We love to involve our parents in Grace Kids and Impact PreTeens! If you would like to visit your child’s ministry room, a visitor tag is required and can be obtained at our Guest Welcome area.
What curriculum do you use?
We use a variety of curriculum resources to take our kids and preteens on a Christ-centered journey through God’s Word. They will discover, explore, imagine, and connect with the truth and wonder of the Bible.
Hero Squad Volunteers
Our volunteer teams are made up of Heroes who have answered the call to instill a spiritual legacy in our kids from generation to generation! There are many ways to be a Hero, from set-up/tear down, check-in, office and curriculum assistance, resource organizers, and our ministry room teams. We have an assignment just for you, so suit up! Every Kids Needs A Hero . . .That’s YOU!! To find out more about becoming a Hero, email gracekids@gracewoodlands.com
Safe and Secure
All kids and youth volunteers/staff are screened and have been approved through a multi-step application process. They participate in continual training to ensure our families have a great experience!
Our volunteer/staff approval process includes:
- Application Process
- Ministry Safe Training Course
- Hero Squad Training
- Reference Checks
- Background Checks
- Photo ID
- Volunteer Badge