Where adults and youth pour into the lives of our kids — shaping their first impressions of Jesus and walking with them as their faith grows.
"Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me."
— Mark 9:37First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale creates spaces of Christ-centered connection and inspires people of all ages to explore faith in open and honest ways, cultivating possibilities for growth and transformation.
Every Sunday morning in the Neumann Center, families are welcomed, children are known by name, and the Bible comes to life through worship, story, and small-group community.
Families arrive at the Neumann Center. Check-In matches kids and parents with secure tags so every child is safe and every parent is connected.
Kids gather for high-energy music, prayer, and the Bible story told in a creative, attention-gripping way designed to capture their hearts.
Small Groups break out so kids connect with the same leader and friends week to week — where faith gets personal and kids are known by name.
Most roles run on a one-month-on, one-month-off rhythm. Every volunteer receives training, curriculum, and a coach. You'll never be thrown in cold.
The first impression for every family on Sunday morning. You'll greet families, check kids in and out with our parent-matching tag system, help first-time families find their child's small group, and keep our hallways safe.
Both Preschool and Elementary gather for high-energy Large Group. This is the on-stage team that makes worship, prayer, and the Bible story come alive.
The Small Group team builds Christ-centered community with the same kids week after week. This is where the Bible story gets personal — where kids are known by name, prayed for, and walked alongside.
Small Group Leader. Lead a consistent group of 8–10 elementary kids (or up to 8 preschoolers) through Social, Bible Story Review, Application, Memory Verse, and Prayer.
Same kids, same leader, every week you're on — that consistency is the heart of the morning.
| 9:00 AM | Team arrival & sound check |
| 9:10 AM | Team prayer |
| 9:15 AM | Check-in opens; drop-off begins |
| 9:30 AM | Small Groups |
| 9:45 AM | Worship |
| 10:05 AM | Small Groups |
| 10:35 AM | Pick Up |
Preschool uses First Look — three Basic Truths: God made me, God loves me, Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Elementary uses 252 Kids — three Basic Truths: I need to make the wise choice. I can trust God no matter what. I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
Each week families go home with Parent Cue (Elementary) or Small Talk (Preschool) — devotionals, prayers, and conversation starters tied to that Sunday's Bottom Line.
Every volunteer gets training, scripts and curriculum, a coach to walk alongside them, and a clear monthly schedule. You'll never be thrown in cold.
On average, churches see kids 40 hours a year. We make every minute count toward shaping lasting faith.
We partner with families to leverage both — so kids can be astonished by Jesus at church and at home.
Serve fully when you're on, rest fully when you're off — a schedule designed to last.
Use the online form to mark every area you're open to serving in — we'll follow up with next steps.
Drop it at the Connections Counter in the Neumann Center, place it in the offering plate, or email a photo to karyng@firstpres.cc.
Every Children's Ministry volunteer completes a background check and reviews the FPC Child Protection Policy before serving.
The Children's Ministry team will be in touch with training dates and your first Sunday on the schedule.
Serving is about adults and youth making a real difference in a child's spiritual journey. Sign up today — we'll take it from there.
Sign Up to VolunteerQuestions? Email karyng@firstpres.cc