Hillcrest Kids & 56 Ministry
We desire to see kids and their families come to faith in Jesus and pursue Him with their whole hearts.
At Hillcrest Kids, we treat every child like they are our own. Every leader who serves on the Hillcrest Kids team has been through our vetting and onboarding process. We know our leaders and trust them to love and shepherd kids and families at Hillcrest. We take safety seriously and will care for your child's needs as we welcome them, love them, and point them to Jesus.
Child Check-In Process
Every family that attends on Sunday mornings utilizes our secure check-in process upon arrival. Our check-in kiosks are located on the lower level outside the Fellowship Hall or the upper level by the Chapel entrance. Every parent will receive a guardian pick-up tag that must be presented when collecting their child at the end of services and upon arrival, go to a check-in kiosk and follow the onscreen directions.
Need Help?
Just ask a member of our kids team to assist you.
Sundays for Kids
Nursery & Preschool
9am & 10:45am
6weeks thru Pre-K
We love our littles! Babies through Pre-K enjoy safe, welcoming spaces where our Hillcrest Kids Team shares the love of Jesus through play, music, activities, and stories from God’s Word. We can’t wait to welcome your little one to Hillcrest Kids!
Location: Lower Level
Elementary
9am
K thru 4th Grade
Kids in K–4th grade experience the Bible through games, worship, hands-on activities, teaching, and small groups. Everything is designed to help them discover God’s truth and grow in their faith.
Location: Main Level
56 Ministry
9am
5th & 6th Grade
5th & 6th graders build deeper faith through interactive teaching, meaningful discussion, and opportunities to connect. Preteens are also invited to monthly Student Ministry events and encouraged to worship with their families.
Location: Main Level
Kids Loving God.
Loving Jesus.
And Loving One Another.
Our Commitment to Shepherding Your Child
We have a Covenant to our families that affirms our shepherding responsibility to families and their children. These values are taught and lived out by our leadership, staff, and volunteers.
As Shepherds We:
Take Responsibility to Protect
While your child or student is with us, we’ll treat them like our very own.
Play It Safe
We only allow authorized parents or guardians to pick up kids; we have security personnel onsite at all times and provide ongoing safety training for our serve team members and staff.
Build Trust
Serve team members and staff who work with your children have all been thoroughly screened through background checks and relationships. We know them and trust them.
Keep Everything In the Open
Every room has a window or open door so you can check in and have peace of mind. Just tell us your child’s name and show us your guardian tag, and we’ll be glad to help.
Work Together
Every child or student space will have at least two adults present at all times. No one goes it alone, whether in big groups or small.
Take Immediate Action
If anything seems amiss, we will protect children and students. We take every accusation seriously and investigate it thoroughly.
Shepherds Establish Partnerships
Don’t hesitate to speak with a staff member or Serve Team member about any concern or question you have. We’re glad to help.
Meet Pastor Kimbery Gingrich
Kim has spent much of her life serving kids and families, and today she serves Hillcrest as Executive Pastor and currently leads Hillcrest Kids. Kim is passionate about helping kids and families to faithfully follow Jesus, love people well, and share that love with others.
