At Mission Kids, we are focused on connecting kids to a small circle of peers and a trusted team of volunteers who partner with parents to help kids find and follow Christ. Our desire is to equip families to follow Jesus together throughout the week in their homes, neighborhoods, and schools.

Our mission and vision is shaped by our three core values:

Gather to Belong – We create spaces where kids feel safe, seen, and valued, building authentic relationships rooted in God’s love.
Grow to Become – We help kids take next steps in faith as they learn who Jesus is and who He created them to be.
Go to Bring – We encourage kids and families to live missionally, sharing the hope of Jesus wherever they go.

Everything we do is built on four foundational pillars:

Identity – Helping every child know their true identity in Christ as loved and chosen by God, and inviting them into a growing relationship with Him. ”We are kind and treat everyone like they matter.”
Culture – Cultivating a joyful, Christ-centered atmosphere where grace, fun, and belonging are the norm. “We use kind words, listen well, and respect others.”
Resources – Providing intentional tools and experiences that help kids and families grow in their relationship with Jesus. “We use things wisely, we share with happy hearts, we care for everything joyfully.”
Safety – Prioritizing physical, emotional, and spiritual safety in every environment we create. “We will stay with our group, follow directions and tell an adult if something feels wrong.”

Gather

When We Gather:

Mission Kids is open during all four of our services: Saturday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am.

How We Gather:

Every room has their unique experience built for that developmental stage!

Babies - Mission Littles: Made by God, beginning a journey of faith.
Begin walking confidently through 2yr old - Mission Wiggles: Growing in God’s love, one wiggle at a time.
Preschool - Mission Movers: Moving through play, guided by God’s love.
Pre-Kindergarten - Mission Explorers: Loved by God, exploring His world.
Kindergarten - Mission Builders: Building faith on God’s truth.
1st through 4th Grade - Mission Teammates: Growing in faith, one team, one mission.

5th Grade - Mission Crew: Following Jesus on Mission, anchored in Truth
Mission Buddies: Friends walking in faith, growing in God’s love

Grow

On the weekends, we help kids grow spiritually by teaching and discussing Scripture in developmentally appropriate ways. Both early childhood and elementary kids are hearing the same Bible Story and Big Idea at the same time. While every teaching series is unique, we always provide core tools and resources to make a child’s church and families experience meaningful, fun, and applicable. So that families can grow together towards Jesus throughout the week.

Go

Kids go by taking what they’ve learned on the weekend and living it out in the three key spaces God has placed them in; home, neighborhood, and school. They’re learning to be the church, not just at church, bringing the love of Jesus wherever they go!

We provide a family resource in the form of a monthly placemat designed to help families impress spiritual truth on their hearts. Each placemat features a memory verse of the month and offers simple prompts to encourage spiritual conversations during car rides, playtime, mealtime, and in everyday moments at school and in the neighborhood.

**Our Friends**

Vinny is your adventurous buddy who loves to explore, solve riddles, and serve others! Whether you’re helping at home, making friends in your neighborhood, or showing kindness at school, Vinny reminds you to be the church wherever you go.
Gizmo is a wise owl who loves stories, deep questions, and sharing truth. At home, school, or in the neighborhood, Gizmo helps you bring Jesus’ light by leading with love and speaking truth wherever you go.
Franny the yellow lab is loyal, gentle, and always ready to have fun. Whether you’re with family, walking the block, or at school, Franny shows that small acts of love can shine Jesus’ kindness everywhere you go.

First Time? Start Here!

If it’s your family’s first time at Mission, welcome! We’re honored to partner with you and can’t wait to meet your child. To help make your experience smooth and meaningful, we encourage brand-new families to arrive a few minutes early and head over to the Garage where you will see the Check In area.

Here’s what you’ll need to be ready with:

Parent or guardian full name(s).
Child’s full name and birthdate.
Any allergies, medical needs, or special instructions.
A mobile number so we can text you if needed during the service.
Email so we can partner with you throughout the week.
City so we can group your child accordingly.

What You’ll Receive:

A printed name tag for your child (includes room assignment and any allergy info).
A matching security tag lanyard for you to wear during service and use for pick-up.
A warm welcome from our check-in team, who will walk you through what to expect and answer any questions.

What Happens Next:

A volunteer will walk with you to your child’s classroom and introduce you to their volunteers who’ve gone through a form, background check, training 3x a year and volunteer on a bi-weekly rotation.
Your child will join a small group where they will gather, grow and be equipped to go.

After the service, just wear your security tag lanyard back to the classroom for a safe and easy pick-up.