Children’s and Youth Ministry
Kids and Youth
KIDS MINISTRY
KIDS MINISTRY
KIDS CHECK-IN / CHILDREN’S NURSERY (INFANT-5 YEARS)
FOOD ALLERGY-SAFE
Crossings Nursery is committed to being a safe space for every child. We have implemented measures to ensure our nursery is food allergy-safe, with carefully selected snacks, a trained staff, and a dedication to your child’s well-being. Feel confident as your little ones explore and grow in our nurturing environment.
Children ages infant to 5 years can be dropped off at our Kid Zone, accessed by taking the left hallway to the back of the building.
Check-in is at 9:45 A.M. and pick-up is after the morning service, following a small window of time for coffee and fellowship.
Our check-in includes gathering information about your child, including name and medical and allergies information. Each child is issued a numbered bracelet and parents are given a corresponding numbered ticket which we require for pick-up.
Our Kid Zone ministry to your child features a time of play, a snack, a Bible story, and an interactive activity. We work through a biblically-based, age-appropriate curriculum.
CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN / NURSERY (INFANT-5 YEARS)
Children ages infant to 5 years can be dropped off at our Kid Zone, accessed by taking the left hallway to the back of the building.
Check-in is at 9:45 A.M. and pick-up is after the morning service, following a small window of time for coffee and fellowship.
Our check-in includes gathering information about your child, including name and medical and allergies information. Each child is issued a numbered bracelet and parents are given a corresponding numbered ticket which we require for pick-up.
Our Kid Zone ministry to your child features a time of play, a snack, a Bible story, and an interactive activity. We work through a biblically-based, age-appropriate curriculum.
KIDS CHECK-IN / CHILDREN’S NURSERY (INFANT-5 YEARS)
Children ages infant to 5 years can be dropped off at our Kid Zone, accessed by taking the left hallway to the back of the building.
Check-in is at 9:45 A.M. and pick-up is after the morning service, following a small window of time for coffee and fellowship.
Our check-in includes gathering information about your child, including name and medical and allergies information. Each child is issued a numbered bracelet and parents are given a corresponding numbered ticket which we require for pick-up.
Our Kid Zone ministry to your child features a time of play, a snack, a Bible story, and an interactive activity. We work through a biblically-based, age-appropriate curriculum.
Crossings Children’s Ministry
(Infant – 5th Grade)
Crossings Children’s Ministry
(Infant – 5th Grade)
Crossings Kids is a safe, joy-filled, and nurturing place where children experience the love of Jesus in real and meaningful ways! Every Sunday, our kids laugh, learn, worship, and grow as they discover what it means to follow Christ together.
In partnership with parents, we come alongside families to faithfully teach the gospel — helping every child know that they are deeply loved, wonderfully made, and called by God. From engaging Bible lessons and worship to hands-on activities and caring relationships, our goal is to help kids build a faith that lasts a lifetime.
At Crossings Kids, every child belongs, is seen, and is loved — just like Jesus sees and loves them!
Crossings Kids is a safe, joy-filled, and nurturing place where children experience the love of Jesus in real and meaningful ways! Every Sunday, our kids laugh, learn, worship, and grow as they discover what it means to follow Christ together.
In partnership with parents, we come alongside families to faithfully teach the gospel — helping every child know that they are deeply loved, wonderfully made, and called by God. From engaging Bible lessons and worship to hands-on activities and caring relationships, our goal is to help kids build a faith that lasts a lifetime.
At Crossings Kids, every child belongs, is seen, and is loved — just like Jesus sees and loves them!
Crossings Youth
The Youth Ministry of Crossings Community Church
(6th – 12th Grade)
Crossings Youth
The Youth Ministry of Crossings Community Church
(6th – 12th Grade)
Crossings Youth exists to nurture the spiritual growth of students and their families, equipping them to know and follow Jesus together!
We believe discipleship begins at home and flourishes in community—where faith is modeled, shared, and lived out daily. Our heart is to see every family reflect the love of the Father, walk in the truth of His Word, and serve others with joy and compassion.
“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” — Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” — 3 John 1:4
Crossings Youth exists to nurture the spiritual growth of students and their families, equipping them to know and follow Jesus together!
We believe discipleship begins at home and flourishes in community—where faith is modeled, shared, and lived out daily. Our heart is to see every family reflect the love of the Father, walk in the truth of His Word, and serve others with joy and compassion.
“These words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” — Deuteronomy 6:6–7
“I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” — 3 John 1:4
YOUTH MINISTRY FEATURES
YOUTH MINISTRY FEATURES
The list below includes resources to encourage and equip parents with the intentional spiritual growth of their children/family:
Reformed & Biblical Parenting Resources
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Axis – https://axis.org
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Ligonier Ministries (Parenting Resources) – https://learn.ligonier.org/topics/parenting
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Christian Reformed Church – Family Faith Formation – https://www.crcna.org/FaithFormation/resources/family-faith-formation-resources
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Reformation Heritage Books – Parenting Category – https://heritagebooks.org/categories/Christian-Living/Parenting
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Protestant Reformed Churches – “As a Father Pitieth His Children” Pamphlet – https://prca.org/resources/pamphlets/as-a-father-pitieth-his-children
When We Meet
Middle & High School (Grades 6–12)
Sundays | 5:00–7:00 PM
Crossings Youth meets every Sunday evening for a time of food, fun, and faith. We share a meal together, dive into high-energy, interactive expository teaching through books of the Bible, and break into small groups to build community and grow deeper in God’s Word.
Whether you’ve been around church your whole life or you’re just starting to explore faith, you’ll find a place to belong here!
At Crossings, discipleship is deeply relational — it’s about walking with students as we walk with Christ. We believe that real growth happens through meaningful connection, honest conversation, and shared life together.
While we intentionally disciple our students through relationships, small groups, and teaching, we also believe the primary place of discipleship is the home. God has called parents to be the first and most influential disciple-makers in their children’s lives. Our role is to come alongside families, equipping and encouraging them to grow together in their love for Jesus and understanding of His Word.
“Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road…” — Deuteronomy 6:7
We plan a variety of events for our 6th-12th grade students throughout the year. A few of our favorites events have been Water Wars, Nerf Commander, Back to School Bash, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas parties, New Year parties, and THE TALK (Biblical sexuality seminar). We also have 2 hugely successful fundraisers (Cake Auction and Envelopes) each year to assist with the cost of weekend retreats and summer camps.
Both our middle school and high school ministries participate in two weekend retreats each year—one in the fall and one in the spring—at Bonclarken, our denominational conference center in East Flat Rock, NC.
Each group attends its own retreat designed for their specific age and stage, providing meaningful opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship.
Our middle and high school students attend separate week-long summer camps at Bonclarken: QUEST for middle school and HORIZON for high school. These June camps combine fun and fellowship with worship, teaching, and spiritual growth.
Students aged 14+ also have the opportunity to join Salkehatchie, a mission week in Calhoun County, SC, focused on serving others through home repair projects.
The list below includes resources to encourage and equip parents with the intentional spiritual growth of their children/family.
Our 6th-12th grade students meet Sunday evenings from 6-8 P.M. for “RADiCAL” youth group in the youth room. These evenings include a variety of plans, such as a family style dinner, Bible lessons, Dgroups (small discipleship groups), guest speakers, and activities/games.
Biblical discipleship is at the heart of what we do at Crossings – even for the youth. From spending time with students and building intentional 1:1 relationships, to writing testimonies and studying worship lyrics, our students are engaged in real life conversations from the heart.
We plan a variety of events for our 6th-12th grade students throughout the year. A few of our favorites events have been Water Wars, Nerf Commander, Back to School Bash, Thanksgiving Feast, Christmas parties, New Year parties, and THE TALK (Biblical sexuality seminar). We also have 2 hugely successful fundraisers (Cake Auction and Envelopes) each year to assist with the cost of weekend retreats and summer camps.
Our middle and high school students attend 2 weekend retreats a year (fall and spring). The retreats are hosted at Bonclarken, our denominational conference center, in East Flat Rock, NC. The retreats are excellent opportunities for youth to grow in their faith and enjoy fellowship with other believers their age.
QUEST (middle school) and HORIZON (High school) are week-long camps held at Bonclarken in June. Camp is always a time of high energy and fun combined with spiritual growth, fellowship, and teaching on God’s Word.
Salkehatchie is a summer service week in Calhoun County, SC where students 14+ get to put their faith into action by working to repair homes in need.
FAMILY RESOURCES LIST
Please take advantage of the excellent resources we have compiled below, which have proven to be helpful for parents and kids and youth of all ages.
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Parenting and Age-Appropriate Bibles:
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Revised and Updated: Tedd Tripp: 9780966378603 – Christianbook.com by Tedd Tripp – Grounded in the Bible’s divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them.Between Us Guys: Life-Changing Conversations for Dads and Sons by Joel Fitzpatrick – This easy-to-use, life-changing book for fathers and sons gives readers the tools to have important conversations with boys about life, faith, and being a man
Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family, revised and updated by Steve Farrar – The bestselling guide for Christian men who want to lead their families well is now revised and updated to help fathers and husbands navigate the complexities of today’s challenges.
The Beginner’s Bible: Zondervan: 9780310750130 – Christianbook.com (ages 6 and under)
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name (ages 4-8)
NIV Adventure Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed: Lawrence O. Richards: 9780310727477 – Christianbook.com (ages 9-12)
Biblical Sexuality:
God’s Design for Sex Series, 4 Books, Revised & Updated Edition The God’s Design for Sex Series helps parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in the home. The four age-appropriate books (parent guide sold-separately) enable families to develop a healthy dialogue about sexuality.
God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation About Sexual Desire and Holiness An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and holiness
Focus on the Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/sexuality
Josh McDowell https://www.josh.org/resources/just-1-click-away/
Pure Hope http://purehope.net/what-we-do/
Sexuality & Dating video series https://subsplash.com/gracechurchsc/lb/ms/+q877phj
Setting Captives Free https://settingcaptivesfree.com
Your Brain on Porn http://yourbrainonporn.com
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story by Christopher Yuan – Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story
God on Sex: The Creator’s Ideas About Love, Intimacy, and Marriage by Daniel Akin – The Creator’s ideas about love, intimacy, and marriage
The Heart of Man – (Amazon Prime) A retelling of the prodigal son parable interspersed with true stories from people who’ve dealt with personal and sexual brokenness.
Internet Accountability:
Covenant Eyes http://www.covenanteyes.com
Ever Accountable https://everaccountable.com
FAMILY RESOURCES LIST
Please take advantage of the excellent resources we have compiled below, which have proven to be helpful for parents and kids and youth of all ages.
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Parenting and Age-Appropriate Bibles:
Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Revised and Updated: Tedd Tripp: 9780966378603 – Christianbook.com by Tedd Tripp – Grounded in the Bible’s divine plan for parenting, this guide defines your goals as a parent and provides the Scriptural methods for accomplishing them.
Between Us Guys: Life-Changing Conversations for Dads and Sons by Joel Fitzpatrick – This easy-to-use, life-changing book for fathers and sons gives readers the tools to have important conversations with boys about life, faith, and being a man
Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family, revised and updated by Steve Farrar – The bestselling guide for Christian men who want to lead their families well is now revised and updated to help fathers and husbands navigate the complexities of today’s challenges.
The Beginner’s Bible: Zondervan: 9780310750130 – Christianbook.com (ages 6 and under)
The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name (ages 4-8)
NIV Adventure Bible, Hardcover, Jacketed: Lawrence O. Richards: 9780310727477 – Christianbook.com (ages 9-12)
Biblical Sexuality:
God’s Design for Sex Series, 4 Books, Revised & Updated Edition The God’s Design for Sex Series helps parents establish a biblical view of sexuality in the home. The four age-appropriate books (parent guide sold-separately) enable families to develop a healthy dialogue about sexuality.
God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation About Sexual Desire and Holiness An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and holiness
Focus on the Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/sexuality
Josh McDowell https://www.josh.org/resources/just-1-click-away/
Pure Hope http://purehope.net/what-we-do/
Sexuality & Dating video series https://subsplash.com/gracechurchsc/lb/ms/+q877phj
Setting Captives Free https://settingcaptivesfree.com
Your Brain on Porn http://yourbrainonporn.com
Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story by Christopher Yuan – Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story
God on Sex: The Creator’s Ideas About Love, Intimacy, and Marriage by Daniel Akin – The Creator’s ideas about love, intimacy, and marriage
The Heart of Man – (Amazon Prime) A retelling of the prodigal son parable interspersed with true stories from people who’ve dealt with personal and sexual brokenness.
Internet Accountability:
Covenant Eyes http://www.covenanteyes.com
Ever Accountable https://everaccountable.com
KIDS/STUDENT MINISTRIES OBJECTIVES
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
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In partnership with parents, we will come alongside families by faithfully teaching the gospel with a focus on promoting intentional discipleship and spiritual growth.
- To acknowledge that parents are the primary spiritual leader for their children/student
- To equip parents with resources for being spiritual leaders of their children/student
- To support the family in their responsibility for the spiritual nurture and growth of their children/student
- To provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children/students are loved and accepted
- To provide godly teachers who are adequately trained to serve as positive role models
- To provide a variety of ministerial opportunities that are age-appropriate and promote relational and spiritual growth
- To provide a curriculum/lessons that teach the scriptures as God’s redemptive story, with Jesus as the hero
- For each child/student to know that God is real and that a personal relationship with Him gives meaning to life
- For each child/student to accept Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior
- For each child/student to understand that the Bible is God’s true Word
KIDS/STUDENT MINISTRIES OBJECTIVES
“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
-
In partnership with parents, we will come alongside families by faithfully teaching the gospel with a focus on promoting intentional discipleship and spiritual growth.
- To acknowledge that parents are the primary spiritual leader for their children/student
- To equip parents with resources for being spiritual leaders of their children/student
- To support the family in their responsibility for the spiritual nurture and growth of their children/student
- To provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment where children/students are loved and accepted
- To provide godly teachers who are adequately trained to serve as positive role models
- To provide a variety of ministerial opportunities that are age-appropriate and promote relational and spiritual growth
- To provide a curriculum/lessons that teach the scriptures as God’s redemptive story, with Jesus as the hero
- For each child/student to know that God is real and that a personal relationship with Him gives meaning to life
- For each child/student to accept Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior
- For each child/student to understand that the Bible is God’s true Word