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.
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.

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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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.
Meet our leads.

Steph Tjaden.
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.

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.

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

