GenKids is made up of Pre-K, birth - 5 years old, and Elementary, kindergarten - 5th grade. GenKids meets every Sunday morning during both services and offers worship, hands-on learning, Bible stories, and community group opportunities to help connect scripture to their everyday walk. GenKids is a space where children are taught how to become disciple-making followers of Jesus, while learning to value what it looks like to say YES to Jesus daily. We do this by providing a safe and uplifting environment that allows us to foster and invest in positive connections with each child, model and teach them about Jesus, have fun inside and outside of the church as a ministry, and partner with the parents. 

Roles IN GenKids pre-k

Pre-K Leader: Works with children ranging from three to five years old. Leaders in this area will help with an array of tasks, varying with age, that include: leading engaging scripture-based games and activities, teaching children prepped Bible stories/Big Ideas, providing snacks, leading and encouraging age-appropriate discussion-based community group time, possible diaper changes and bathroom breaks, and provide a safe environment where children feel seen, heard, and experience God's love through us. 

Pre-K Support Leader: Reinforces the lead role by helping support and engage the children around the curriculum, possibly teaching and leading sections of prepped material, and adding to the loving, fun, and safe environment. 

Pre-K Infant/Toddler Caregiver: Responsible for creating a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for babies and toddlers. This role includes providing age-appropriate care, feeding, diapering, and engaging children with simple Bible stories, songs, and prayers. The caregiver ensures the space is secure, clean, and welcoming, while also communicating with parents about their child’s experience. The role emphasizes building a foundation of trust, safety, and spiritual growth for the youngest members of the church. 

Pre-K Welcome Desk Coach: Provides support to the GenKids Director as a second in command on Sunday morning. They support the leaders in rooms with diaper changes, bathroom breaks, or specific child needs. They take head counts for church totals and support the check-in and check-out processes. The Coach is often stationed at the GenKids Welcome Desk and creates a welcoming and exciting environment by greeting families, connecting with parents, and building relationships with our GenKids families and leaders.

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Roles IN GenKids elementary

Elementary Service Leader (K-1st Grade):  Leads the K-1st grade Bible story time and supports younger children during activities, games, and worship.

Elementary Service Leader (K-1st Grade) & 2nd-5th Grade): Oversees the general flow of the morning, “hosts” the hour-long class with engaging large group activities and worship, leads 2nd-5th grade Bible story time, and builds relationships with parents at drop-off and pick-up.

Elementary Tech Lead: Manages the sound, lighting, and slides for the curriculum. This position is great for teens!

Elementary Small Group Leader: Provides support to the leaders by engaging with the kids during worship and games, facilitates Bible story discussion and activities with a small, grade-specific group, leads prayer, and helps with scripture memorization.