ABOUT
Who We Are
We are the Kids Ministry of Lakewood Baptist Church: a ministry to kids from birth through 5th grade and their families. On Sundays and Wednesdays, we gather in Kids Cove (our Kids Ministry Facility). Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ by helping kids LOVE God, LOVE people, and LEARN His Word. You can read below to find out more about what takes place on Sundays and Wednesdays, along with upcoming events and ways we partner with parents to invest in spiritual development within the next generation.
Kids Cove
Kids Cove is our expansive kids ministry space in which we have three unique learning environments. Our Nursery is a designated, secure space where we provide care for our smallest kids (birth to 2 years old). Our Preschool area is a multi-classroom space with an indoor playground where we minister to our preschoolers (ages 2-5). Finally, the Grade School area is designed to accommodate large and small group gatherings for our grade school children (Kindergarten through 5th grade).
Lakewood Kids Weekday
Lakewood Kids Weekday is an extension of our preschool ministry to children and their families. We offer a half day program (8:45 AM – 12:45 PM) with two, three and five-day options available for children 12 months through four years (PreK). We are blessed to have teachers that love the Lord and children and offer activities throughout the school year to provide hands-on learning with an engaging curriculum. We work alongside parents during this time in a child’s life to help provide academic and scriptural foundation. If you have any questions about our Weekday program, please contact the Weekday Director, Jennie Tomlin.
Our Staff
Jamie Willis | NextGen Pastor | Email
Ashley Echols | NextGen Ministry Assistant | Email
Allison Polsinelli | Preschool Minister | Email
Lizzie Webster | Preschool Associate | Email
Cara Beth McCoy | Preschool Associate | Email
Candace Brown | Administrative Assistant | Email
Heather Godwin | Grade School Associate | Email
Melissa Hilburn | Grade School Associate | Email
Maribeth Joyner | Grade School Associate | Email
Hannah Creekmur | Special Needs Coordinator | Email
Click here for a complete list of our staff.
New Volunteers
We need MORE volunteer leaders to help pour into our Preschool and Grade School kids on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Would you prayerfully consider joining our incredible team of volunteer leaders? There are lots of different ways to serve. Please contact Allison Polsinelli to learn about preschool serving opportunities; Candace Brown to learn more about Grade School serving opportunities; and Jessie Poole to learn about how to serve on our Greeting Team.
Sundays
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Sundays in Preschool
BABIES THROUGH PRE-K
On Sunday mornings, there is a place for everyone (infants – PreK) during our 9:30 and 11:00 worship services in environments designed specifically for our youngest children (check-in begins 15 minutes before the service). Our staff and volunteer leaders will help kids experience the love of Christ through care, playing, singing and hearing an age-appropriate Bible story. Learn more about our Preschool Curriculum and find parent resources you can use at home through the link below.
Sundays in Kids
GRADE SCHOOL
On Sunday mornings, Grade School Kids (K – 5th Grade) are invited to join us in the Kids Cove building during the 9:30 or 11 worship service (check-in starts 15 minutes before the service) for an environment designed especially for kids. Our staff and volunteer leaders will help kids learn about God through engaging our kids in different interactive and creative ways including social connect time, large group worship, teaching, small groups and games. Learn more about our GO! Curriculum to help kids know God and His Word, love Him completely and serve Him in their lives through the link below.
Wednesdays
6:15-7:45 PM
Wednesdays in Preschool
PRESCHOOL
Our preschoolers develop a missions heart as they move from a focus on themselves to a focus on others on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:45. Preschoolers will grow toward God as they become aware that God wants everyone to know of His love.
Wednesdays in Kids
GRADE SCHOOL
On Wednesday evenings during the school year we gather for our Kids Ministry Wednesday Night programs from 6:15-7:45 PM. This mid-week program helps Grade Schoolers build a lasting foundation of Bible Skills and Bible memorization, experience small group discipleship, and offers a deep emphasis on missions.
Parents
Overview of Parent Ministry
We believe that parents are called to be the primary spiritual leaders for their kids (see Deuteronomy 6:1-9 and Ephesians 6:4). Our role in church is to come alongside parents and support you in this incredible responsibility by reinforcing the truths you are teaching in your home. In addition to what we do with kids in Preschool and Grade School on Sundays and Wednesdays, we support parents through training, resources and parent seminars to better equip you in your God-given role with your kids.
Resources for Parents
Lakewood has partnered with several ministries to provide parents with biblical, relevant, and practical parenting resources. Click the link below to explore these free resources including websites, videos, articles, podcasts, Bible studies, discussion guides, and more to help you invest in the spiritual life of your kids. You’ll also see information about our curriculum plan for what we’re teaching in our Preschool and Grade School ministry environments on Sunday morning along with resources to help you reinforce these spiritual truths in your home. We hope you will find this resources helpful as you seek to invest in the spiritual life of your kids.
Events
See what's coming up
Parent Child Dedication
Our next Parent Child Dedication will be February 22, 2026.
Child Dedication is a time for parents to publicly commit to raise their children in a Christian home and church. As a church, we partner with parents as they teach these little ones to know and love the Lord. We invite our church family to attend and support these parents as they make this important commitment. See below to register for Parent Child Dedication and upload photos.
Deadline to register and upload photos is February 11, 2026. We do have a capacity limit for this event. Once we reach that limit, we will move to a waiting list.
Kids Camp 2026
All kids 2nd through 5th grade are invited to attend Kids Camp 2026, the week of May 26-30. During this week of outdoor fun and group Bible study, we will explore the passage Ephesians 6:10-18. Campers will enjoy activities designed to help them understand what it means to be “Strong in the Lord” by putting on the full “Armor of God”! We will seek to teach and celebrate the concepts of spiritual discipline, strength of character, community with other believers, and sharing what we believe.
Registration goes LIVE on January 14!
Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early!
Join us for a powerful week filled with laughter, learning, and lifelong memories as we grow stronger together in God’s Word and His beautiful creation. We can’t wait to see what God will do at Kids Camp 2026!