ASBURY KIDS
ASBURY KIDS
Welcome to Asbury Kids!
Have kids? We've got you covered. Asbury Kids offers programs for kids who are 6 weeks old through 5th grade. Your children will be in a safe environment where they will learn about Jesus and have fun.
On Sunday mornings at 9am & 10:30am on the Madison Campus, your kids will experience a fun time of worship and learning more about Jesus at their specific age level. Our incredible team of staff and volunteers is excited to get to know your child and ensure a safe and positive experience! Save some time by pre-registering your child below.
PRE-REGISTER YOUR KIDS
We're partnering with families to help your kids know and grow with Jesus! Let's make your first visit even better.
First Time Check-In
Visiting for the first time? No fear! Check out our video to learn more. Just come to the main Kids check-in desk and we will meet your family, check your child into Asbury Kids, and answer any questions you may have. Trained Kids volunteers will be waiting to welcome your child into their age appropriate room where they will have a blast! We can't wait to meet you!
6 WEEKS - 3 YEARS
Check-In @ Building 4 Lower Level
POTTY TRAINED 3s - KINDERGARTEN
Check-In @ Building 4 Lower Level
1ST - 5TH GRADE
Check-In @ Building 3 Main Level
Health & Safety
Asbury Kids staff and volunteers are trained to create an atmosphere where families can confidently leave their children while you are in service. Every volunteer is screened with a background check, completes Safe Sanctuaries training yearly, and our Kids hallways are monitored with security cameras. Plus kids are required to be checked out through our stations before retreiving your child with a check-out slip. We also ask families to abide by our sick child guidelines that you can reference below to help keep everyone as healthy as possible. Don't worry parents - we've got this!
FAQs
Have questions? We have the answers!
Our Kids Ministry area is unique in that it spans both sides of Gillespie Road. If your kids are 6 weeks through Kindergarten, you'll check them in through the Building 4 lower level check in area. Kids from 1st through 5th grade will check in across the street in Building 3 main level. If you have both ages, choose the one most convenient for your family. Our friendly off-duty police officers are present at the Gillespie Road pedestrian crossing every Sunday to help you and your family cross the street safely!
Yes! Our nursing mother’s rooms are available when you need a quiet place to feed your little one, conveniently located if you're in Traditional Worship by the restrooms on the main level of Building 3, and connected to the women’s restroom in the Concourse of Building 4 outside the Contemporary Worship Center.
Sundays are peanut free in Asbury Kids! To help keep the classrooms peanut-free on Sundays, we ask that you do not send any food with your child that contains peanuts as an ingredient. However, this does not mean our classrooms are a peanut-free environment, as our rooms are used by other programs throughout the week.
Reading and applying Scripture is a big part of how we help kids grow in their relationship with Jesus! Bibles are used during class time and in the large group times. We encourage and reward every child for bringing his/her Bible to church each week. If your child doesn’t own a Bible, we would love to help. We use the NIrV Adventure Bible. Talk to a staff member to get a free copy for your child.
UPCOMING KIDS EVENTS
Discover all that's going on with Asbury Kids by downloading our Spring 2022 calendar or viewing upcoming events.
AT HOME THIS WEEK? WORSHIP ONLINE!
Life happens. If you can't make it in person, check out our online worship videos to worship with your kids as a family.
KEEP GROWING
Sunday Night Dive
August 21 - May 7
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open.
Sunday Night Dive is our discipleship program for kids in 2nd – 5th Grade. As they dive into what God has to say about who He is and who they are in Christ, our prayer is for kids to start awakening to the difference between what the world says is okay and what God says is true.
Confirmation Classes
Confirmation helps kids in 5th-8th grade take their next step in being intentional about making their faith their own. Through these yearly classes that are led by Asbury pastors and ministry leaders, kids and students will be encouraged to explore the questions they have about their faith as they are taught what it looks like to grow in their walk with Jesus and live out their faith as part of the church family.
Kids Choirs
August - May
Asbury Kids Choirs provide a fun way to help kids shine the light of Jesus through worship! With a group for every age, kids will learn how to combine musicianship with love for Jesus, and have special times to participate in “big church” worship throughout the year as well as lead their peers in worship in Asbury Kids.
Acolytes & Crucifers
Year Round
Acolytes and crucifers are special participants in a Traditional Worship service who help worshippers awaken to the presence of God as they bring in the light and cross of Christ. Anyone who is 3rd grade and up is welcome to serve in this role, and serving frequency is flexible. Contact Heather Batchelor to learn the significance and practicalities of being an acolyte or crucifer.
GROWTH PATH FOR KIDS
No matter what age your child is, there’s always a next step they can take in getting to know Jesus! In Asbury Kids, each age has a specific focus to help us dig deep and grow together. But don’t worry if your child starts later - all kids will learn all of these concepts.
Foundation
With infants through two year olds, we focus on caring for your child’s needs and with foundational truths that God created them and loves them.
Prayer
Your 3-year-olds through Kindergartners will start learning about how they can talk to God through prayer.
Scripture
Kids in 1st through 2nd grade will be shown how to read the Bible for themselves and discover how God talks to us through His Word.
Relationship
By the time your child is in 3rd-5th grade, they will learn more about what a relationship with God looks like and how they can decide to accept Jesus for themselves!
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Download the Asbury App from the App Store or Google Play to access more family resouces.
Partnering with Families
We’re in this with you! While Asbury Kids leaders get to pour into your kids once a week on Sunday mornings through small group and large group experiences, we want to encourage you as you help them grow 24/7.
To help support you as you disciple your child in faith throughout the week, we invite you to join our Parents & Leaders of Asbury Kids Facebook group to stay connected with other families and the Asbury Kids team.
Special Needs Support
No matter your child's needs, we're here for you! Each Sunday, we provide tailored environments for kids with special needs. As part of SonShine Friends for 3-year-olds through 5th graders, each child partners with a buddy alonside their peers as they encounter God through Bible stories, craft, music, and play. Find out more about our Special Needs Ministry below and be sure to fill out our registration form in order for us to best serve your family.
KidsCare
Asbury KidsCare is available in the Building 4 Lower Level for families attending weekly groups at Asbury or serving on campus, and during some special events. Kids engage with Bible stories and lessons and have fun with crafts, games, and toys depending on their age. Reservations must be pre-arranged through your group leader; parents must remain on campus.
Morning KidsCare
6 Weeks through Pre-K
Mondays-Thursdays @ 9:30am-Noon
Evening KidsCare
6 Weeks through 5th Grade
Sundays @ 5:00pm-8:30pm
Mondays – Thursdays @ 5:30pm-8:30pm