Kids

May the Word of the Lord grow in their hearts.

Our goal is to partner with parents, equipping them so that the word of the Lord would grow in the hearts of their children. We promise a safe and clean space, background-checked staff and volunteers, and age-appropriate lessons and our volunteers are happy to help you. We would love to see you and your family at Christ Central this Sunday.

What to Expect

Where kids are warmly welcomed and cared for.

Our Children's Ministry programs take place each week during Sunday worship services for children from three-months to the 3rd grade.

Learn more about check-in and pick-up:

New Here?

We can't wait to meet you!

If you’re new, we’d love for you register in advance using the link below:

Classrooms

Which class do I go to?

We have unique names for each of our classrooms! Check out the appropriate names and ages for each here.

Seedshop

4-5 year olds

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Garden

18-35 months

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Greenhouse

3 year olds

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Forest

4-5 year olds

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Treehouse

K-3rd grade

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Meet the Central Kids Team
Jordan Reich
Children's Ministry Director
Kate Simpson
Central Kids Coordinator
Kristin Sullivan
Preschool Coordinator
Volunteer with Central Kids

If you've been wondering how to help the word of the Lord grow in the hearts of our children, serving with Central Kids is a great next step! 

New Guest Team

Our Check-in Team welcomes kids and families, gives high fives, and helps parents if they have any questions as they arrive in Central Kids. They ensure that the check-in stations are up and running smoothly. After check-in, our check-in team helps with one of the classrooms that needs the most help based on numbers.

Seedshop Team

Our SeedShop Team helps take care of our youngest children from 0-17 months. They welcome and comfort babies at drop-off. They hold babies. They play on the floor. They read and sing to the children in their room. The SeedShop Team’s biggest goal is to show God’s love to the little ones by being with them and building relationships with the children and their parents.

Garden Team

Our Garden Team helps take care of our toddlers  from 18-35 months. They welcome toddlers at drop-off. They hold and comfort toddlers who are having a rough morning . They play on the floor, read and sing to the children. They help children make crafts and read a short Bible story to the children. The Garden Team’s biggest goal is to show God’s love to the toddlers by being with them and building relationships with the children and their parents.

Forest Team

Our Forest Team leads our 4-5 year olds in the lesson for the week (you do NOT have to write or prepare anything for the lesson). When volunteers arrive in the classroom, the team will meet for a quick huddle prior to children arriving. This meeting will serve to give an overview of the lesson and delegate tasks (leading certain activities, handing out supplies, bathroom breaks, clean up, check in).

Treehouse Team

Our Treehouse Team leads our Kindergarten through 3rd grade in a mini-service You do NOT have to write or prepare anything for the lesson. Most everything will be prepared for you before you arrive to serve. Within the Treehouse there are storytellers, assistants, and small group leaders. When volunteers arrive in the classroom, the team will meet for a quick huddle prior to children arriving. This meeting will serve to give an overview of the lesson and delegate tasks (who is telling the story, who is leading a small group, who will hand out supplies, how will bathroom breaks go, who will handle check in, what needs to be set up or cleaned up).

Team Lead Team

A Team Lead is a volunteer who ensures a safe and smooth service for Central Kids. The Team Lead oversees logistics, follows protocol, supports volunteers, and makes Sunday mornings a special place where all volunteers, staff, and kids feel prepared for, cared for, seen, and heard.

Resources

Resources for every stage of your child’s life.

Baptism

At Christ Central, we cherish the opportunity to baptize infants of believing members and believing children and adults alike. If you are interested in baptism for yourself or your child, you can sign up below.

You'll receive confirmation of the date within a week as well as follow-up from a staff member. Don't see a date that works for you? Email info@christcentraldurham.com. Please note, we won’t have baptisms in December as we celebrate Advent!

Your Name
Email Address
Full Name of Person Being Baptized
Service Preference
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Communicants

Communicants Class is a five-week course designed to introduce covenant children as communing members of Christ Central Church. Communing members are individuals who have made a profession of faith, been baptized and take communion. The course is intended for children who have made a profession of faith and hope to join the church as communing members with their parents. We explore the basic foundations of the Christian faith, the structure of the church, and how members can get involved in the mission of Christ Central.

Classes are Sundays from 11:30-12:45 pm. We will have snacks for the kids. Let us know if your child has any food allergies in the attendee form. If you can't make this class, our classes typically run in the spring on Wednesdays and fall on Sundays of each year.

Expectant Family Ministry

We have created a safe space and community where new moms and families can connect and receive encouragement. If you're expecting a new little one soon, let us know and we will join you on your journey through meal trains, babysitter lists, a small baby gift, and prayer texts.

Ministry Safe

At Christ Central Church, we take our responsibility to care for children and youth very seriously. We want to make sure that we are creating and providing the safest environment possible for our Central Youth and Central Kids. We aim to create an environment that is loving and nurturing where students can grow in their relationship with Jesus but in a space where it is clear what safe ministry looks like.

We want to do everything we can to proactively protect our students, volunteers, staff, and church. Leaders go through the policy with their ministry directors, participate in different trainings including a sexual abuse awareness training, and sign a document saying they have read and agree with the policies and have completed all trainings.

Read our policy below.

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