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KNOW GOD

THINK BIBLICALLY

LIVE WISELY

About Shepherd’s Kids

Our Shepherd’s Kids ministry exists to partner with parents in the intentional disciple-making efforts of their children where we teach kids to know God, think biblically, and live wisely. We do that through providing a wide variety of fun and purposeful Bible-based ministries for kids and helpful resources for parents.

Sunday Morning

Birth-PreK—The Meadow

9:30 & 11:00 am

From our Nursery—that provides a safe, loving environment for our tiniest little ones—to our Preschool—which engages toddlers to Pre-K with the Bible in fun and creative ways—we’re passionate about helping your child know and love Jesus.

K-Grade 2—Base Camp

9:30 & 11:00 am

As children progress into early elementary, their spiritual journey leads them to Base Camp, where they’ll learn important foundational truths of God’s Word and how to think biblically—all in a fun, engaging environment that features kid-friendly worship, creative crafts, and more!

K-Grade 2—Base Camp

9:30 & 11:00 am

As children progress into early elementary, their spiritual journey leads them to Base Camp, where they’ll learn important foundational truths of God’s Word and how to think biblically—all in a fun, engaging environment that features kid-friendly worship, creative crafts, and more!

Grades 3-5—The Pinnacle

9:30 & 11:00 am

For our older elementary kids in Grades 3-5, their journey culminates at The Pinnacle, where they get to attend “The Lodge” — a mountain-themed setting that engages kids with fun skits, worship, and dynamic teaching that focuses on character development as they near middle school.

Sunday Night

AWANA (September–May)

Awana is an exciting program designed to equip children to know and love God more by studying and memorizing His Word. With incentive-based Scripture memory programs, age-appropriate teaching times, and high-energy group games, Awana is a high point in the week for the kids who attend each week.

Our club offers programs for children who are 2 years old through 12th grade, and meets on Sunday nights during the school year (September-May) from 5:00–6:30 pm. 

During the Week

Shepherd’s Weekday Preschool offers 2-, 3-, and 5-day programs for children starting at age 2. Our classes meet from 9 am to noon and generally follow the traditional school calendar. Our staff are dedicated professionals who love God and love children.  LEARN MORE 

Shepherd’s Homeschoolers is a support group for Christian homeschoolers that offers a wide range of activities from small groups to science co-ops, field trips and more. Members also have the ability to plan new events and opportunities. LEARN MORE.

TrailLife is a Christian adventure, character, and leadership program (K-12) for young men that centers on outdoor experiences that build a young man’s skills and allow him to grow on a personal level and as a role model and leader for his peers. LEARN MORE.

Shepherd’s Girls is a  scout-like ministry that focuses on servant leadership, faith development and discipleship, outdoor skills, and life skills.  We serve girls ages 5-18 and are dedicated to the mission of “Growing Godly character in women of virtue.” LEARN MORE.

Seasonal Events

Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter


January 26 – Parent Discipleship Workshop

February 22 – Global Expo

March 23 – Parent Discipleship Workshop

March 28-29 – Marriage Conference

April 12 – Spring Fling / Egg Drop

May 4 – Family Dedication (AM)

May 4 – Awana Carnival & Award Night (PM)*

*For enrolled Awana clubbers


June 2-5 – Preschool Summer Camp: Camp #1—Transportation

June 24-27 – VBS

July 7-10 – Preschool Summer Camp: Camp #2—Under the Sea

July 28-August 1 – Pine Cove City Day Camp

August 4-7 – Preschool Summer Camp: Camp #3—Blast Into Space

August 17 – Sunday School Promotion (AM)

August 17– Awana Starts (PM)

October 24-26 – Fall Camp

October 31 – Fall Fest

 

December 5 – One Starry Night Event

Children’s Ministry Staff

Jimmy Carter
Pastor, Family Ministry; Elder
Holly Brewster
Early Childhood Coordinator
Kelly Keen
Elementary Coordinator
Tiffany Schmidt
The Lodge Coordinator
Dana Finley
Elementary Sunday School Coordinator
Tim Parpan
Admin Support
Kerry Courneen
Weekday Preschool Director
Kristen Sherman
Childcare Coordinator

Join Our Team!

Consider joining our Shepherd’s Kids team and reaching the next generation for Christ! Watch this video to learn more about the impact our volunteers have, not to mention the fun they have sharing the good news of Jesus with the children!  Learn more about the various opportunities available by filling out the form below.

Upcoming Events