Grove Kids

GROVE KIDS

Grove Kids seeks to partner with parents to make disciples who know, grow, and show the living God.

KNOW

We strive to help kids know who God is. We desire to teach God's Word, pointing them to the character of God, and the Gospel. By the time a child graduates from the children's ministry program, they will know who God is, the big story of Scripture, and that Christ died for sinners.

GROW

Our mission is to make disciples. This means we want the information to lead to transformation. We don't want kids to just know God, but to grow in their relationship with Him and others. This is accomplished by providing tools and fostering relationships that encourage and equip kids to love God.

SHOW

We are all called to be evangelists, even kids. We want to equip kids to show who God is and what He has done in their life. This could be showing God through words or actions, with the ultimate goal of making disciples who make disciples.

YOUR FIRST VISIT

At Grove Kids, our children, (infant through 5th grade) experience safe, age-appropriate environments where they learn about Jesus in a creative and exciting way. We show how wonderful God's Word is, and help kids grow in their faith. We would love to see you visit First Baptist Church of Downers Grove, and we'd love to welcome your children into Grove Kids.

You will be met at the front door and shown where to go
Check-in at the ipad kiosks (keep the name tag you are given)
Enjoy the Service.
After service talk with your child about what they learned

UPCOMING EVENTS

AWANA Clubs

It is amazing how much kids can remember. AWANA is a great place to memorize God's Word and have fun doing it. .

About AWANA

VBS 2022

VBS is back! Vacation Bible School is one of our best events of the year. VBS is for children in P4 - 5th grade (based on the grade you just finished). VBS will be an awesome experience for your child. We will have a lot of fun games, crafts, and activities for your kids. Our focus is on the greatness of who God is, and what he has done.

VBS is a blast, and we hope your kids will join us!

MEET OUR CHILDREN'S PASTOR

Christian Abbott

Christian has been serving at First Baptist for over 4 years. He currently serves as the children's pastor and young adult pastor. He is a graduate from Moody Bible Institute where he majored in Children's Ministries and Biblical Studies. He is passionate about pointing kids to Christ! In his free time Christian enjoys reading, watching movies, and playing games with friends.

CONTACT CHRISTIAN