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Rise Kids. Safe. Fun. All about Jesus.

Their new
favorite part
of Sunday.

A place to feel known, make friends, and discover Jesus. Join us on Sundays for engaging teaching and worship for infants through fifth grade.

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Welcome to Rise Kids

Little hearts.
Lifelong faith.

In vibrant, nurturing classrooms, we help children discover the transformative love and hope of Jesus. Our hope is that faith grounded in Biblical truth will grow into a deep, lifelong connection with Him.

Our trained and equipped team creates a welcoming space where children feel valued, loved, and excited to learn about Jesus.

Children and a leader spending time together in a Rise Kids classroom

Safe.

A prepared team and caring environments where kids feel valued and loved.

Fun.

Engaging classrooms, age-appropriate activities, and friendships to grow with.

All about Jesus.

Biblical teaching and worship that help children begin a lifelong walk with Him.

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BRITE lesson roadmap used by Rise Kids leaders
Creation: Everything God created was good. Fall: Adam and Eve sinned, and sin passed to all people, even you and me. Redemption: Though all of us are sinners, Christ died for us. Restoration: Jesus will come again.
What we're learning

Big truth.
On their level.

BRITE* is a Gospel-centered children’s ministry curriculum by AWANA. Each lesson helps kids read and hear the Bible, connect it to Jesus, and understand what it means in their own lives.

It equips leaders to help kids build a faith that can navigate tough cultural topics.

Believing in Jesus.
Becoming more like Him.
Belonging to Him forever.

People who care

Meet our leads.

Steph Tjaden welcoming a member of the Rise community
RISE KIDS LEAD

Steph Tjaden.

All about Jesus.
All heart for kids.

Stephanie loves Jesus, loves kids, and loves this ministry. Get to know the heart behind Rise Kids—and the team who serves alongside her.

Email Steph

A whole team.
One big heart.

More than a dozen leaders give their time and talents to help the next generation grow in faith. Each age group and program is led with care by people who meet kids on their level, guide age-appropriate activities, and help them worship Jesus.

The Rise Kids leadership team pictured on the current Kids page
Rise Kids Embrace

Does your superhero
need a sidekick?

The Embrace team supports kids with special needs or disabilities, partnering with families so children can safely participate alongside their peers on Sundays.

We work toward individualized plans for children who need extra support. Complete the Embrace intake form, and a team member will be in touch.

A Rise Kids leader welcoming and encouraging a child
Join the team

Help shape
a lifelong faith.

We’re raising disciples who will one day make disciples. The children in our classrooms are the future of the church.

Playing games, reading books, caring for wiggly toddlers, and leading small group conversations all help shape a child’s relationship with Christ.

Help kids find and fall in love with Jesus. There’s a place for you on this mission.

Serve in Rise Kids

Join the team.

Help kids grow in faith by serving in a classroom, welcoming families at check-in, or supporting children through Embrace.

3rd–5th grade

Junior Classroom
Helpers

Kids in grades 3–5, age 8 or older, help younger children in preschool or K–1 after attending their own Rise Kids classroom.

6th–8th grade

NextGen Classroom
Leaders

Students in grades 6–8, age 11 or older, assist classroom leaders and help younger kids follow Jesus through their words and actions.