At Pinecrest, we believe...
Every child is a gift from God, created in His image, and made with a unique purpose. We also believe that God has entrusted parents and the church to work together in helping children know Him and follow Him for a lifetime.
Our goal isn't simply to provide childcare during church. We want to partner with parents in helping children build a lifelong faith in Jesus. Everything we do is guided by three simple priorities: Belong. Learn. Grow.
Belong
We want every child to feel known, welcomed, and loved. We strive to learn names, build relationships, encourage each child, and create an environment where they know they belong.
Learn
We believe children can understand God's truth. Through age-appropriate, biblically sound teaching, engaging activities, and regular Gospel presentations, we help kids discover who God is and what He has done for them through Jesus.
Grow
We believe God's Word should transform the way we live. We encourage children to apply what they learn, grow in their faith, and take their next step in following Jesus.
Classes & Ages
We offer age-appropriate environments designed to help children learn and grow at every stage.
- Nursery: Birth–2 years
- Preschool: Ages 3–Pre-K
- Elementary: Kindergarten–3rd Grade
During Sunday services, children are checked into the classroom that corresponds with their age or grade level. Our classrooms include engaging Bible lessons, worship, games, activities, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with caring leaders.
Curriculum
In our preschool classroom, our lessons follow a scope and sequence that is biblically based and centered around the foundations of the Christian faith. Monthly themes are as follows:
January - God Made Everything
February & March - Who Is God?
April - Jesus and Easter
May - Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
June & July - The Fruit of the Spirit
August - What Does It Mean to Be a Christian?
September - What Is the Bible?
October - Old Testament Stories
November - New Testament Stories
December - Jesus Is Born
To request a detailed preschool guide, please reach out to alyssa@pinecrestonline.org.
In our elementary classrooms, we use the Hyfi Kids Curriculum, which is built around 12 biblical truths that help children understand who they are because of who Christ is. Each lesson includes large- and small-group teaching, memory verses, activities, games, and videos. Most importantly, the Gospel is clearly and intentionally presented in every lesson, ensuring that children hear the good news of Jesus each time they participate.
Safety & Security
Your child's safety is one of our highest priorities.Â
To help provide that environment, we:
- Use a secure check-in and check-out system with matching parent and child security tags.
- Require all Kids Ministry volunteers to complete a background check and ministry training.
- Follow a minimum two-adult policy in every classroom.
- Maintain age-appropriate volunteer-to-child ratios.
- Have clear emergency and health procedures in place for every classroom.
Our team is committed to creating a place where children can have fun, learn about Jesus, and where parents can worship with peace of mind.
Family Worship Sundays
On the last Sunday of every month, we invite children to worship alongside the rest of our church family.
Nursery and Preschool children begin the service in the main sanctuary with their families for worship, prayer, and a short family activity before being dismissed to their classrooms. Elementary-aged children remain in the worship service for its entirety.
We do this intentionally because we believe children are not just the future of the church—they are an important part of the church today. Gathering together gives children the opportunity to:
- Worship and pray alongside their parents.
- See what the larger church family looks like.
- Learn by watching parents model that worship and the teaching of God's Word are a priority.
- Grow in their understanding that they belong to the whole church, not just the kids ministry.
While we love providing age-appropriate teaching each week, we also believe there is tremendous value in children regularly experiencing corporate worship with the church family.
Your First Visit
When you arrive, stop by the Kids Check-In area in the main lobby where one of our volunteers will help you register your family, answer any questions, and walk you to your child's classroom. We recommend arriving about 10 minutes early on your first visit to allow time for check-in.
We can't wait to welcome your family to Pinecrest!
Questions?
If you have questions or want to volunteer
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