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. We exist to partner with parents to raise up a biblically-literate, fully devoted generation of believers in Jesus Christ. Our sincere hope is that every child would have a Bible in their hand, a purpose in their life, and the Savior in their heart.
Kids Cove
Kids Cove is our expansive kids ministry space in which we have three unique learning environments. WeeCare is a designated, secure space where we provide care for our smallest kids (birth to 2 years old). GroZone is a multi-classroom space with an indoor playground where we minister to our preschoolers (ages 2-5). Finally, the Kids Cove area is designed to accomodate large and small group gatherings for our grade school children (Kindergarten through 5th grade).
Lakewood Kids Weekday
Kids Cove 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.
Our Staff
Our Team
(Pictured left to right)
Candace Stradley | Kids Ministry Admin. Asst. | Email
Jessie Poole | Kids Ministry Associate | Email
Melissa Hilburn | Grade School Associate | Email
Allison Polsinelli | Preschool Minister | Email
Jennie Tomlin | Preschool Associate | Email
Hannah Creekmur (not pictured) | Special Needs Coordinator | Email
Jeremy Daniels | Worship Pastor | Email
Jamie Willis | Next Gen Pastor | Email
Jodi Branyon | Childcare Coordinator | Email
Maribeth Joyner | Grade School Associate | Email
Heather Godwin | Grade School Associate | Email
Emilee Phillips | Weekday Preschool Director | Email
Christa Gaudinier | Grade School Minister | Email
Connie Phillips | Preschool Associate | Email
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; Christa Gaudinier to learn more about Grade School serving opportunities; and Jessie Poole to learn about how to serve on our Greeting Team.
VOLUNTEER FORM
Sundays
9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday Mornings
BABIES THROUGH PRE-K
Everything we teach our preschoolers is based on one of three simple, but powerful, truths.
God Made Me
God Loves Me
Jesus Wants To Be My Friend Forever
The entire curriculum is constructed to incite wonder in a preschooler and meet them where they are cognitively, spiritually, physically, emotionally and socially. Through age appropriate activities, preschoolers are building their spiritual foundation so that by the time they graduate to Kindergarten they know the three basic truths.
GRADE SCHOOL
Kids are taught Bible stories and truths in creative and relevant ways. Application of spiritual concepts is reinforced in small groups where they also receive care and instruction from an adult leader.
Wednesdays
6:15-7:45 PM
Wednesday Nights
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.
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
Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin Fest, our annual fall outreach and family event, is almost here! Each year we invite our community to join us for a fun evening in a safe environment. Invite your neighbors and make plans to join us!