Have you ever looked at the face of a child when they experience something amazing for the first time? It's filled with awe, wonder, and excitement. You can’t help but catch that same awe when you witness it in a child. Unfortunately, we know there are tremendous weights and burdens that stifle that wonder and amazement in kids. Competing priorities, unresolved emotions, and worry are just a few of the current struggles facing our children today. And at the core of it all is sin.

Stones Crossing Kids helps every child experience wonder and excitement as they come to know their value and identity in Jesus Christ. Central to this is the gospel—the message that the God of the universe loves them, cares for them, and forgives them. We want the children of Stones to be amazed by Jesus Christ and all that He accomplished for us in His life, death, and resurrection. We want our kids to know that trusting in Jesus Christ will overcome every doubt, worry, and fear they may face. Through God’s Word, kids can see who Jesus truly is and why He is so amazing!

Launch is a new program for fifth graders starting in June 2025!

Starting on Step-Up Sunday on June 1, 2025, new fifth graders (current fourth graders) will not move up to Transit, our middle school ministry. Instead, they will stay in their current elementary area. We are creating a new Sunday morning program called Launch that will be specifically designed for fifth graders. Launch will take place during both the 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. services in a newly renovated room, with specialized activities, events, and new teaching content. The room itself will be directly across from the current third and fourth grade room.

With this change, we will adjust Transit to be for students in sixth through eighth grades starting this summer. This will also affect our Transit summer camp, as eligible Transit camp students will be those who are in sixth through eighth grades. 

We are making this change because we believe we can better serve fifth graders by giving them their own unique Sunday morning experience that is not exactly Kids Ministry and not exactly Student Ministry. It's an in-between environment. In giving them their own Sunday morning space, content, and community, we can better help prepare them for Transit.

More than anything else, our Family Ministry wants to give kids and students the best possible environments to know Jesus and grow in their faith. We want kids who attend Stones Crossing Church to flourish in their knowledge and understanding of Jesus and be prepared as they grow to face the challenges of getting older.
If you have questions about the fourth-grade transition or are interested in being on the Launch team with us, please email Gary DeBoard, our family pastor.

We know Sunday mornings can be hectic. That's why we've created a pre-registration form for new families so you can register your children before your visit Stones. Simply click the button below to pre-register your children.

Do you have a heart for serving in kids ministry and helping disciple the next generation with a biblical worldview? Fill out this form and a staff member will be in touch with you. 

We believe that discipling the next generation requires a partnership between the Church and parents. We want to help equip and prepare you for conversations and moments that will shape your child's life forever. Whether that looks like getting a great book in your hands, helping you connect with our kids ministry, or plugging you in as a volunteer to help serve in kids ministry, we want to help you disciple your child.