Children's Ministry
Who We Are
Coram Deo Kids provides biblical teaching and vibrant worship during weekend services and midweek ministry for children ages birth through 5th grade. Children will grow in their relationship with Christ through the context of small groups where they will pray together, memorize scripture, and learn to apply the Bible to their lives. Our desire is for your children to know God, delight in His Word, and live out their faith.
"You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise."
– Deuteronomy 6:5–7
Kids Club
Begins September 16, 2025
Meets Tuesdays • 6:30pm
Kids Club is a free midweek ministry for kids 3 years old – 5th grade during the school year. Registration opens June 27, 2025.
Upcoming Events
Special Needs Ministry
2nd & 4th Sunday of Each Month • 10:30am
For Age 3 – 4th Grade
Coram Deo Kids offers a Special Needs Ministry for children ages 3 years old through 4th grade on the 2nd and 4th weekends of every month during the 10:30am service. If you would like your child to attend this ministry, please call our Coram Deo Kids staff at (563) 359-5333 and ask for Erin Jewell or Jonathan Kamper. To ensure we have enough volunteer coverage, please call our staff by the Wednesday before the Sunday you plan to attend. We look forward to serving your kiddos!
Weekend Teaching
Parents, engage in what your child is learning at Coram Deo Kids on the weekends! Watch this video to see an overview of our children's curriculum.
View Current Teaching Calendar
Weekly Parent Cues
Download our weekly Parent Cues to help engage your kids in conversation and continue their learning at home.
Discipleship Opportunities for Kids
Children's Weekend Ministry
Sundays • Birth–4th Grade
We offer ministry to babies and children from birth – 4th grade during each of our Sunday worship services. Each month, our teaching focuses on one biblical truth which invites kids to live out their new understanding of how to grow in relationship with God and others.
Bridge Preteen Ministry
Sundays • 5th & 6th Grade
Bridge is an intentional discipleship class held during Sunday services designed specifically for 5th & 6th graders. Students learn the basics of our faith and are challenged to grow in their own. As they do, they bridge the gap from being a child of Christ to a growing disciple of Jesus.
Kids Club
Tuesdays (September–April) • 3 Years Old–5th Grade
Kids Club is a free weekly gathering on Tuesday nights during the school year (September – April) that allows kids 3 years old (must be 3 by September 1) – 5th grade to come together for scripture memorization, learning biblical truths, worshiping in song, and having a blast!
High Five
Summer Day Camp • 1st–5th Grade
High Five is a week-long summer day camp jam-packed with crazy fun activities, energetic worship, and lots of learning about Christ. All incoming 1st–5th graders are welcome!
Discipleship Opportunities for Parents
Experience Kids Weekend
Last Sunday of the Month (September–April)
Parents, come and see what your child experiences during Coram Deo Kids on the weekend and learn tips for continuing their discipleship at home. Experience Kids Weekend is offered the last Sunday of each month (September – April). Dates are grade/classroom-specific, so be sure to check the schedule for your exact weekend.
Pre-K Mondays
Last Monday of the Month (September–April)
Parents, join us the last Monday of each month (September – April) for Pre-K worship and teaching with your child (ages 3–5). This is a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with other parents, experience your child’s weekend worship and teaching, and be equipped with tools to disciple your child at home.
Principles of Godly Parenting
3-Week Discipleship Class
Parents, knowing who you are in Christ, recognizing God’s grace in your parenting journey, and parenting with the long-view in mind is essential to building a solid foundation in the heart and mind of your little one. If you are expecting or are parents of children ages birth – 5 years old, we'd love for you to join us for this 3-week discipleship course.
Parent Commitment / Child Dedication
For Parents & Their Children (Birth–5 Years Old)
We count it a privilege to partner with parents in the spiritual development of their children. If you have a child age birth – 5 years old and would like to dedicate them to the Lord, we encourage you to participate one of our Parent Commitment / Child Dedication (PCCD) services.
Resources
Explore the drop-downs below for parent resources and ideas for at-home family discipleship.
Learn the Books of the Bible
Watch the whole video to learn the motions for each book (Genesis through Revelation), or skip to the end to see the motions and the song together.
Song Used: The Bigsby Show
Additional Pre-K Song (no motions, but a catchy tune that is easy for younger kids): Old Testament | New Testament
Family Discipleship
- Have your child follow along with Pastor Rob's sermons with their own note taking sheet
- Plan your own full children’s church service – Games, Worship Songs, and a Bible Story
- Learn a memory verse together – Games and Verses
- Sing scripture verses to song – Seeds Family Worship
- Go on a prayer walk at home
- Read the Bible together as a family – Bible Reading Plan
- Download the New City Catechism App and review one question and answer per week
- Use meal time to discuss the question
- The app also includes a short song you can sing with your child
- Log scripture reading and learning – Bible Reading Chart
- Download the Superbook Kids Bible App
- Listen to Coram Deo Kids Worship on Spotify (Pre-K , Grade School and Memory Verse Songs) and YouTube
- Listen to God’s Big Story Podcast
Outreach
- Challenge kids to assist family, friends, and neighbors by volunteering their time to do various tasks like cleaning, yard work, playing with smaller children, and chatting with elderly neighbors
- Write an encouraging letter to someone
- Consider writing to: pastors, medical & emergency personnel, teachers, firefighters, police, garbage collectors, neighbors, etc.
- Include a coloring page
- Contact Rebecca Paustian at to be matched with older attenders of Coram Deo
- Video-call grandparents or elderly friends from the church
- Encourage kids to lead their own prayer ministry
- Review the list of our local and global outreach partners and commit to pray for one each day
- Utilize children’s resources from the Joshua Project
- Host a Backyard Bible Club during the summer months
Parent Resources
- Parenting Resource List
- Center for Parent & Youth Understanding Parent Page
- Leading a Child to Christ
- The Gospel: God's Plan for Me
- 10 Ideas and 10 Tips for Family Devotions
- How Do You Do Family Devotions?
- 5 Tips for Establishing a Devotional Routine with Your Toddler
- Lord, Teach Us—and Our Kids—to Pray
- A Parent's Guide to Fear & Worry
- A Parent's Guide to Social Media
- A Parent's Guide to Video Games
- A Parent's Guide to YouTube
- Resources for Children from Compassion International
- Three Tips on Teaching Your Children About Racism
- Why You Should Teach Your Kids About Racial Reconciliation
Hot Topics
Levels of Biblical Learning
Download Parenting Resource List
Family Resource Center
Visit our Family Resource Center located in the lobby near the Welcome Center for take-home articles, hot topics, and more!
Volunteer Opportunities
From teaching to worship to behind the scenes, we have something for everyone looking to serve in Children's Ministry!
Children's Ministry Weekend Leaders
VolunteerSunday Worship ServicesCoram Deo Kids
Pour into the lives of kids and encourage them in the ways of Jesus by serving in Coram Deo Kids during the Sunday worship services.
Children's Ministry "Under 18" Leaders
VolunteerCoram Deo Kids
Coram Deo Kids is a great place to serve as a family! If you have kids under 18, we have multiple ways they can serve alongside you.
Kids Club
VolunteerCoram Deo Kids
Pour into the lives of kids and encourage them in the ways of Jesus by serving in Kids Club offered Tuesday nights during the school year.
Meet Our Team
Social Links
Stay connected with Coram Deo Kids on social media and YouTube!