The best program in the world for kids is the saved parent. Parents create the culture that molds children into their future selves. But many times the parents are learning how to be Christians at the same time their kids are learning. So, the church has an important role in the spiritual development of the children as well. Thus, Frontier for Kids was conceived. Traditional Sunday School programs tend to just occupy time while the adults do the real learning. Drawing, arts and crafts, and crossword puzzles have their place, I guess. But, what if there was and environment where learning about the Bible and how to navigate life was an adventure? A real adventure. So much an adventure that kids begged their parents to go. What if? Well, that is the vision and purpose of Frontier for Kids. A place where kids will be challenged to learn. A place where boys can learn by competing, working with their hands, and male influence. A place where girls can learn by expressing themselves, modeling godly women in the Bible, and by receiving help from female influence. What if Frontier was so attractive and challenging that kids from school and the local neighborhood wanted to go? What if Frontier was a place that kids desired to rise up through the ranks? That “What if” is going to become a reality with the help and inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the instructors that are willing to lead the adventure. I pray that it will be so!
[Excerpt from “Frontier for Kids 1.0”]
Who can join?
Children from age 6 to 12.
When and where are the meetings?
Every Sunday evening at the church during the adult worship service: 6:30pm to 7:30pm. There is a dedicated Frontier for Kids room that the children will be proud to show their parents.
What will the kids do?
Each class is designed to train the kids to think Biblically, learn leadership skills, develop character traits, work as a team, and have fun while learning. The classes will be challenging and rewarding. Each child attends class with his/her uniform (Frontier for Kids T-shirt) and a physical Bible.
Who are the instructors?
The instructors are members of the church. Typically, the instructors are a married couple. In the future, the advanced kids will teach the younger kids along side the instructors.
How much does it cost?
The membership is an annual fee of $25 per child; which includes a T-shirt and a wristband indicating current “rank”. A new T-shirt will be provided annually if needed. The link to register is below.
What does "rank" mean?
There are 5 levels of achievement for Frontier for Kids. Level 1 = Adventurer. Level 2 = Explorer. Level 3 = Pioneer. Level 4 = Navigator. Level 5 = Ambassador. Two times a year (January and July) the kids are given the opportunity to take a test to advance levels. If they pass they are rewarded with the next “rank” in a ceremony during a special church service. For a more complete explanation you can read the book/manual “Frontier for Kids 1.0”. The link is below.