Mission: Kids

We understand that a child’s greatest need is regeneration because children are dead in sin and without hope of salvation (Rom. 3:23, Eph. 2:1-3). Yet, children, as well as adults, can receive forgiveness of sins, a relationship with God, and purpose in life through trusting in Christ as Lord and Savior (Rom. 10:9–13). This reality is the cornerstone of our ministry to children as their greatest need for the gospel is our greatest opportunity for eternal impact (Rom. 10:14–16).

Therefore, we aim for heart preparation as we cultivate the soil of children’s hearts for the sowing of gospel seeds. This includes teaching children the fear of God, humility over weakness, penitence over sin, facts about the gospel, and an appreciation for Christ and His Word. Furthermore, since salvation is of the Lord, we avoid soliciting salvation professions but encourage the fruit of genuine repentance as demonstrated through a life of submission to Christ’s lordship.

As those who have to come to a saving knowledge of Christ, we desire for each child to experience the same transformative power of the gospel in their lives. For our team, it is not merely about entertaining you children for an hour. We are committed to bringing the gospel to every child and investing in the spiritual development of the next generation as they grow through these formative years. We are invested for the long haul.

Mission: Kids utilizes the Generations of Grace curriculum in our Sunday morning ministry. In the Generations of Grace Sunday school curriculum, children are lead through the narrative of Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, outlining God’s redemptive plan. Each year the curriculum covers a different part of Scripture. Over the nine-year period a child spends, Generations of Grace will lead that child through God’s redemptive plan three times, each at a deeper level.

Generations of Grace curriculum is set up as a “unified curriculum” for this very reason. Every week, children in each age range learn from the same passage of Scripture in a way that is appropriate for their respective age levels. A unified curriculum enables families to discuss one passage together each week, reinforcing the lesson children have learned in Sunday School.

Through events such as the Family Book Reading Fellowship and VBS, we strive to take every opportunity we can to engage children with key truths found in the Bible. For more information on upcoming events, see the Events page.

One way that we provide encouragement and support is through offering quality childcare and instruction so that parents can attend worship services, classes or other ministry events undistracted. While this is not meant to substitute the ongoing in-home training that is to be happening daily, it is to be a supplement that brings help to the families of MBC.

Pastoral guidance and support are vital to encouraging the parents at MBC. Striving to shepherd the flock in every avenue of life, the pastoral staff, and particularly the Family Pastor, is wholly devoted to locking arms with parents in the task of raising and releasing the next generation of faithful Christ-followers.