Calvary Kids Newsletter Parent Guide | Page 4

Mission and Strategy WHO WE ARE The Children’s Ministry at Calvary Church is an integral part of the spiritual growth and maturity of the Body of Christ. We offer Biblical teaching programs and events that assist children in establishing and growing in a relationship with God as well as building and sustaining relationships with others, reaching beyond childhood and enduring for the rest of their lives. As leaders, we acknowledge that we are guides (with a small “g”), and that our primary goal is for children to follow Christ (the ultimate Guide) in personal faith by His Spirit (John 16:13) establishing a relationship with God. growing and maturing in a relationship with God. Recognizing that discipleship is a life-long journey, we collaborate with Student Ministries (5th-12th grades) and support the values of Calvary Church to cultivate holistic spiritual growth and establish spiritual milestones for children (birth-4th grade). WHAT WE BELIEVE Our mission: “Guiding children to trust and follow Christ …for the rest of their lives! Five scriptural principles are foundational to the mission of Children’s Ministry and align with the mission and values of Calvary Church. In addition to establishing a relationship with God, our goal is continued discipleship – How We Minister Christ And Follow A Gathered Assembly A Serving Community To Trust Children Guiding Children’s Ministry Mission 4 A Witnessing People A Maturing Body A Caring Family Calvary Church Values