Big Bible Truths for Little Hearts

We believe children are never too young to begin learning God’s Word! In our Early Childhood Ministry, kids experience the Bible in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate ways that help them understand how God’s truth connects to their everyday lives.

Using Bible Adventure, children journey through key Bible stories in a 36-month learning cycle designed to build a strong foundation of faith. Through Bible stories, worship, activities, and hands-on learning, we help little ones discover who God is, how much He loves them, and what it means to follow Him.

Our goal is to make church a place where children love learning about Jesus and begin building a faith that will grow with them.

What time can I begin checking in my child to EPAGKIDS?
Check-In is available 15 minutes prior to each service: 8:45am/10:45am on Sundays and 6:45pm on Wednesday nights.

What can I expect when I first arrive?
A Check-In Host will be available to assist first time guests. Once they complete check-in, children receive a name tag, and parents receive a security tag that allows them access to our EPAGKIDS wing.

What information do I need to give in order to check in my child?
Our Check-In Host will ask for first & last names, a contact phone number, cellular provider [so we can page parents via text during service as needed], and any allergies your child has.

How are volunteers selected to serve in EPAGKIDS?
Each room is led by a teacher who is at least 18 years old. Rooms are also often staffed with youth volunteers as needed. Our volunteers love kids, have an eye for risk management, and every adult has completed a thorough background screening.

What happens if my child needs a diaper change?
If your child needs a diaper change, you will receive a text notification so you can change their diaper, unless we have a diaper change form on file to allow the leaders to change diapers, or assist with the restroom. If paged to change a diaper, be sure to bring your parent security tag that you received at Check-In, along with any supplies needed for this. 

What risk management protocols are in place?
All of our ministry environments are under camera surveillance. Volunteers adhere to a “Rule of Three” best practice [never alone with a child].

What are the sanitizing practices for the rooms?
Every room is thoroughly cleaned prior to each use. This includes door handles, toys, tabletops, and supplies. Each room has access to its own restroom, which is also cleaned prior to each use.

What age does my child need to be in order to attend?
Kids birth-age 5 are welcome in our early childhood ministry environments!

When does my child move up into the elementary ministry?
Kids entering kindergarten in the fall move up to our elementary ministry during Pop Up Sunday in June, with the opportunity to transition all summer long.