KIDS TEAM

Kids Team Handbook

Please read our new Kids Team handbook for changes on a few of our policies and procedures regarding serving in Mercy Hill Kids.

Kids Team Handbook

Weekend Lessons & Videos

Weekend of April 28

Weekend Videos

Toddler-3rd

4-5th Grade

Worship Lessons

Leadership Pipeline

We believe God has uniquely gifted the body of Christ so we can collectively make disciples of all nations. Our desire at MH Kids is to equip you for the work of the ministry so you may grow in your own walk with God as you pour out into the lives of kids every single weekend. Our Leadership Pipeline gives us a way to help leaders develop and serve in various ways that fit their giftings and leadership. We encourage you to check out our leadership structure, and consider taking the next step in your leadership at MH Kids! Click on the position below to find out more details about the role.

Team Members

Team Leaders

Service Coordinators

Desire to Lead?

Fill out the application below, and we will follow up with you about our apprenticeship process. The process includes online training, as well as hands-on learning to be well equipped for ministry in a new role at MH Kids.

Team Member Application

Team Leader Application

Coordinator Application

Resources

It is our desire to provide you with resources that will help you as you lead and disciple kids in our ministry. We hope the resources below will help you become a better leader, and grow your love for God’s mission in serving the next generation of disciples!

Levels of Biblical Learning

As kids grow, their understanding of foundational truths grows with them. The Levels of Biblical Learning will help you know what concepts each age group can understand as it relates to important Truths of the Bible.

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Script for Sharing the Gospel

The most important message kids will ever hear is the gospel. We hope that this script will help you confidently share the gospel message with kids — and adults!

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A Praying Kids Ministry

The most important thing you can do as you serve kids and families is to pray.

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Classroom Management

In this article you will find 5 tips to help manage your classroom environment.

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Creative Ideas for Storytelling Podcast

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Working with Challenging Kids

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More than Babysitting

Apple Podcast

Spotify Podcast

Looking for a resource that isn’t here, or need help with a specific situation in your serving area? Let us help!

Contact Us

We are here to equip families and develop leaders to engage kids with the gospel. If there is any way we can assist you or care for you, don’t hesitate to ask. You can reach us on the weekend at a service, or email us by clicking on a staff member’s picture below. In addition, if God is moving in the life of your family, we would love to hear your story! Click here to share with us!

Brant Gordon

Executive Pastor of Discipleship

Jena Zaldivar

Kids Director

Jessie Wright

Northeast Campus

Cody Tribbett

Regional Campus

Abbey Voss

Clifton Campus

Linda Dozier

Central Teaching Materials

Jana Dettore

Regional North Campus

Bekah Creech

High Point Campus

Team members make Mercy Hill Kids great every week for kids and families by interacting with kids, checking families in, leading worship, serving on our security team, and serving on our care and environments teams during the week. Below is a list of our Team Member competencies, which is what every team member strives for to make Mercy Hill Kids a great place each week.

Team Member Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and responsibly with staff and Kids Team
Positively engage kids and families
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Kids Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Kids Team

Time Commitment: 1.5-2 hours per week

Team Leaders

Team Leaders invest not only in kids and families but also in their team, in order to help their team members minister effectively to kids each week. Team Leaders are over a specific area in specific service and ensure team members are equipped and kids clearly hear the gospel, as well as monitoring attendance to ensure team members are well cared for. In order to grow in leadership and team unity, Team Leaders also attend the Team Leader Huddle each week and our All Leader Gatherings, which occur three times each year. The Team Leader competencies are listed below. We encourage you to check our competencies, and if you’re interested in jumping into this role, you can apply by clicking the link on this page.

Team Leader Competencies

Facilitate Teaching and Discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each child
Ensure team is effectively implementing programming and abiding by MH Kids policies and procedures
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of MH Kids
Identify and develop emerging leaders
Create a culture of community within the team

Time Commitment:3 hours per week

Service Coordinators

Service Coordinators invest primarily in team leaders and team members in order to help their teams minister effectively to kids each week. Coordinators are responsible for overseeing a specific service of Mercy Hill Kids at a specific campus, and their goal is to encourage and equip team leaders and members. This includes checking classroom ratios, getting needed items, and ensuring all aspects of the service run smoothly. The Coordinator competencies are listed below. We encourage you to check out the competencies, and if you’re interested in jumping into this role, you can apply by clicking the link on this page.

Service Coordinator Competencies

Communicate effectively and positively with team leaders and team members
Each weekend, ensure teams are well-staffed and well-prepared
Maintain eyes for excellence
Assist Associate Director in leading MH Kids weekend services
Maintain classroom ratios and oversee headcount each week

Time Commitment:3 hours each week

Groups Team Leader

Groups Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their assigned small group of Mercy Hill Students. This includes creating a hospitable and positive small group environment, creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, leading games, and intentionally connecting with students. Groups Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

Facilitate teaching and discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each student
Ensure you and your team members are effectively implementing programming
Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
Create a culture of community within your small group (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours each week

Groups Team Members

Groups Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally interacting with students at our events. This includes working together with other volunteers to create a hospitable and positive small group environment, assist in creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, lead games, and intentionally connect with students.

Team Member Competencies

Be present, prompt, and prepared
Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
Initiate positive interactions with students
Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

Bibles and Bible Storybooks

Ages 0-4
Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible by Jared Kennedy

Ages 5-6
The Gospel Story Bible by Marty Machowski
The Biggest Story by Kevin DeYoung

Ages 7+
The One Big Story Bible (CSB)
The Action Bible

Devotion Books

Indescribable by Louie Giglio
Old Story New by Marty Machowski
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
Wise Up by Marty Machowski
Listen Up by Marty Machowski

General

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner
The Village Church Parenting Class with Jeff and Jen Wilkin
Parenting by Paul Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Technology

The Tech-wise Family by Andy Crouch
Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford

Discipline

Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard