There are three kinds of environments for kids in our ministry. Each one is designed to strategically invite kids and families on a journey into deeper relationships with their peers, our adult team members, and Jesus. Each one is designed with every kid in mind — both kids who’ve grown up in church and first-time guests, too.
-
Throughout the year, we’ll host several big events designed to help kids connect with each other, with their families, and with their small group leaders. Special events will often be the place where kids or families walk into our ministry for the very first time.
-
Our weekly programs happen every single week.
-
Small groups are the most important part of what we do. They happen every week in our services and are designed to connect every kid with a consistent, trustworthy adult and community of their peers.
Do you know the last thing that Jesus said to His followers while he was on earth? Some people call it The Great Commission: “Go and make disciples.” Duplicate yourselves. Go and make more of you. Take your faith and pass it on to someone else. When we talk about helping kids begin to own their faith, we’re really just talking about discipleship. So what is discipleship? Here are three thoughts . . .
FCT Kids Discipleship Plan
DISCIPLESHIP IS ABOUT LIVING, NOT LEARNING
Rather than only asking, “What can we teach a kid about God?” we ask, “How can we help a kid live out their faith?” It’s not just about teaching them about Jesus — it’s modeling what faith in Jesus looks like. That’s why relationships are such a key part of our ministry. Because discipleship isn’t taught in a classroom — it’s modeled in everyday life.
DISCIPLESHIP HAPPENS IN COMMUNITY
In the Gospels, you don’t really see Jesus doing one-on-one discipleship, because discipleship happens best in a community of people. That’s why we focus so much energy on getting kids plugged into consistent small groups; why we emphasize the role of parents and families; and why we surround kids with tons of Jesus followers. Because discipleship takes all of us!
DISCIPLESHIP IS A PROCESS
Discipleship is never really complete because learning to live out our faith is a life-long process. And because we know discipleship takes time, we want to put people in the lives of kids who are in it for the long-haul. That’s why our small group leaders don’t bail on their groups after a few months, but stick with them for several years — because it’s a process.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
During the Sunday morning services, we offer a nursery (birth - 2yrs.) and preschool 2yrs- 5yrs) environment.
SCHOOL AGE
Our children’s ministry meets for fun, kid-friendly worship services during the Sunday morning services. We are dedicated to partnering with parents to lead children to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Through age-specific lessons, activities, and small groups, children ages birth-5th grade learn biblical truths and real-life lessons they can apply to their lives every week at FCT Kids.