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
Christine Paul | Special Needs Coordinator | Email
Jeremy Daniels | Next Gen Worship Director | 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 | Kids Cove Weekday 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.
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, learn from a strong life application, 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.
Ministry to Parents
Lakewood has partnered with Ministry to Parents to provide you with FREE parenting resources each month. Just click the link below to see new resources each month including a short parenting class video along with a downloadable resource to help you invest in the spiritual life of your kids. You’ll also find Family Experiences, a resource for you to lead your kids in different spiritual milestone experiences from birth-5th grade. Please let our Staff Team know if you have any questions.
Events
See what's coming up
Kids Camp
Kids Camp will be held at Alexander Stephens State Park the week of June 3-7. CLICK HERE to register now and take advantage of the Early Bird Special. During this week of outdoor fun and group Bible study, we will explore what it means to walk as “Children of Light” as set forth in Ephesians 5:6-17. Campers will enjoy activities designed to help them understand that when we walk as “Children of Light” all areas of life are affected! We will seek to teach and celebrate the concepts of spiritual discipline, strength of character, community with other believers and sharing what we believe.
Click HERE for Camp FAQ’s
VBS
The world around us is filled with wonderful, exciting things that are blessings from God. However, the tide of cultural influence often echoes Satan’s distorted truth, “Did God really say ___?” The waves of change are small at first and wash over us effortlessly. But unlike the shifting sands of culture, God’s truth never changes. It stands strong like a towering rock—a beacon calling us to hold tight to it so we aren’t tossed about by every new crashing wave. Every day is an adventure at Breaker Rock Beach, and we invite our K-5th graders to come join us June 17-21, as we learn together to recognize the difference between what the world says is true and what God says is true.
To register as an adult or youth volunteer, CLICK HERE.
To register a K-5th Grader, CLICK HERE .
Music and Drama Camp
Music and Drama Camp is coming up quicker than we know: July 7-11. The cost for camp is $60 which helps to pay for a Camp T-shirt, CD/Download of Musical, Script, Activities, and Snacks. CLICK HERE to take advantage of our Early Bird Registration. This week-long camp is an opportunity for our kids to work together, collaborate, and use their talents to learn and perform a musical at the end of the camp week. This year you can meet us under the Big Top as we meet the Parabalini Family Circus in the musical “The Prodigal Clown.” Despite the nonstop fun and hilarity of clowns, knife-throwers, lion tamers, and human cannonballs, there’s a serious and heartwarming story to be told about the father whose love for his children is unconditional. Come one, come all. . .