PATHWAYS KIDS
Sundays | 8:30 & 10AM
6 Weeks – 5th Grade
ROOTS | Wednesdays 6:30–7:45PM
2nd – 5th Grade
Every Sunday, at our 8:30 and 10AM services, all children (babies through 5th grade) experience safe, age-appropriate environments where the Bible is taught in a creative and relevant way. Everything your child will experience centers around these basic truths:
ELEMENTARY
I am designed for a purpose. I am known. I am forgiven. I am made for community. I am never alone. I am secure. I am loved. I am meant to know God. I am set apart. I am here to share Jesus. I am uniquely designed.
PRESCHOOL
God has a plan for me. God knows me. God forgives me. God gives me friends. God is always with me. God takes care of me. God loves me. God wants me to know Him. God helps me obey. God made me special. God wants me to tell people about Jesus. God cares when I hurt.
“We would love to see you and your family visit Pathways Kids this Sunday. Join the fun and experience a world where kids meet Jesus on their level!”
YOUR FIRST VISIT - WHAT TO EXPECT?
Step 1: Check In
When you walk into the church, head left down to our Kids and Students wing.
One of our volunteers will greet you and help get your child checked in.
We’ll ask for:
Family member names
Children’s names
Any special instructions (allergies, special needs, etc.)
You will receive matching parent and child tags that we use for our secure pickup process.
Step 2: Tour
A volunteer will show your family around our environment. We have separate spaces for nursery, preschool and elementary kids.
You’ll meet the volunteer small group leaders in your child’s space and we’ll help you and your child feel comfortable.
Step 3: Enjoy Service!
We hope that while your child is making friends and learning about God’s love for them, that you’ll have the time you need to get filled by worship, prayer and a meaningful message!
Step 4: Pickup
After service, or any time during service, you may come back into our Pathways Kids wing to pick up your child from their room.
We will match up your parent tag with your child’s tag as you exit.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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On Sunday our team would be happy to take you on a tour of our ministry space before service starts. However, with safety as a top priority in Pathways Kids, only approved staff and volunteers are present during service.
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Pathways Kids offers Sunday programming for children from 6 weeks through 5th grade.
Pathways Students also offers Sunday programming for youth in grades 6-8 on Sunday morning and grades 6-12 on Wednesday evening.
Check out our students page for more information on those ministries.
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We will text the parent phone number(s) on file. Parents should come to the Pathways Kids entrance and our security team will let you in. From there you can go to the room you dropped your child off.
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No! Our ministries are free of charge. We desire for every child to find a place in Pathways Kids.
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We cannot wait to meet you! We recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early.
We also recommend that you complete our Family Registration form so we can be prepared with your child's name, grade or age and your information in case your child needs you during service.
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When you arrive, please follow the Kids and Students signs to the left when you enter the main lobby. When you get to the double glass doors tell someone with a lanyard that this is your first time.
Our welcome team will be ready to walk you through the check-in process and take you on a tour. We have separate spaces for nursery, preschool and elementary kids.
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Safety is our top priority which is why we have implemented the following safety measures:
Children 6 weeks to 5th grade receive a nametag with the child's name, grade or age, any allergy or health concerns, and a security code. Parents receive a sticker that has the matching number to their child's. All children must be picked up in the space that the child was dropped off by an adult immediately following the service.
When children are picked up, please do not remove your child's nametag. The nametags are removed by an adult leader after confirming the numbers match at our exit doors. Please note a parent with the matching number is the only one allowed to pick up their child.
For your children’s protection, background checks are run on all Pathways Kids staff and volunteers 18 years and older.
In order to serve in Pathways Kids, volunteers receive training in our safety and security guidelines which include a minimum ratio of two adults with children at all times.
In addition, our double glass doors are locked ten minutes after service begins to maintain a secure environment. They are unlocked at the end of service time to allow for parent pick-up.
Your children are in good hands and we hope you use this time to enjoy service kid free and without distraction.
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Preschool and elementary environments have their own services which include; worship, prayer, Bible stories, memory verses, games and fun! It's like the service you'll be sitting in, but on their level. Even our nursery environments have a simple curriculum that our leaders share with toddlers.
Our goal in Pathways Kids is to use the hour we have with your child to effectively teach them the love of Jesus.
Meet the Pathways Kids Team
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Rebecca Pettit
Children’s Ministries Director
Favorite Bible verse: I love all of Psalm 91! It gives me such comfort and hope!
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Alyssa Llamas
Early Childhood Coordinator
Favorite bible verse: Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Want to serve with Pathways Kids? We’d love to have you!
PK Serving roles: Guest Services, Small Group Leader, Production, Stage Team
UPCOMING EVENTS
PATHWAYS KIDS VALUES

