Kids' Life

We love kids and believe they are an important part of our church family. Children are not just the future; they are a vital part of the church now. As parents, you are the primary influencer in your children’s lives and in their faith journey. As the church, we are here to support and build on the foundation you’re creating at home. Our goal is to partner with you as you lead your children to trust and follow Jesus.

Our Kids’ Life program is offered to children ages six weeks through 5th grade. We’re committed to creating a safe, fun, and welcoming environment where your child can grow in their faith through Bible stories, songs, activities, and prayer.

When you visit for the first time, our Kids’ Life team will guide you through check-in and help you find the right class for your child. Your child’s safety is very important to us—every team member completes a thorough screening process, including background checks and training in order to help your children safely know and love God.

Connect and Grow

Sunday Mornings

Infants – 5th Grade

Wednesday Evenings

Kids Club (K – 5th Grade)

Thursday Evenings

Kids Crew (Infants – 8th Grade)

Shine - Special Needs

Kids, teens, and adults with special needs

Next Steps

Family Dedication

Celebrate a key moment in your child’s faith journey
Baptism

Participate in your child’s public declaration of faith

Weekday Preschool

The Wheaton Bible Weekday Preschool is open to all children in our community representing a diversity of families from across DuPage County. It’s a place where preschoolers 2.5 through Pre-Kindergarten discover a love of learning as they learn to love God and others.

This licensed, nine-month program offers experienced, well-trained, nurturing, and creative teachers. Building strong relationships with both the children and parents is a highlight of their work.

Learn More

Kids' Life

Kevin Nunnery

Family Life Pastor

Ginny Stair

Family Life Director

Cinthia Yee

Elementary Director

Jessica Galvan

Bilingual Elementary Associate Director

Jennifer Westering

Early Childhood Director

Martha Velazquez

Bilingual Early Childhood Associate Director

Cristi Foos

Special Needs Coordinator

Leah Grandlienard

Kids Club Coordinator

Nancy Swider

Kids Crew Coordinator

Pam Moore

Administrative Assistant

Gwen Vanderveen

Preschool Director

Kids' Life - Sunday Morning

Infants – Preschoolers

We are delighted to welcome our youngest children into a safe and caring environment where they can experience the joy and wonder of the God who created and loves them. Through lively songs, Bible stories, active play, and thoughtfully designed learning activities, their faith is nurtured and encouraged in meaningful ways.

K-5th Grade

Our elementary classrooms provide a welcoming space where children can connect with friends while exploring the Bible and discovering what it means to follow Jesus. Through age-appropriate lessons and engaging, hands-on activities, they grow in their faith and deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationship with God.

Time: During Sunday Services

Location: Kids’ Life

Cost: None

Kids Club (K - 5th Grade)

Kids Club is an exciting place where kids can play games, build friendships, explore the Bible, and memorize Scripture. Kids Club meets from 6:30-8:00 pm on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Kids can join at any time and there is no cost to participate! Registration by a parent or guardian is required.

Time: Wednesdays 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Register

Kids Crew

While parents are welcome to attend our Thursday night programs and support groups, their kids/students (6 weeks – 8th grade) can have fun as they learn a biblical perspective on life’s hurts and disappointments, anchoring them in Christ.

Kids Crew is designed for kids and students whose families are going through changes or hardships such as separation, death, divorce, addiction, struggle, or any other trauma. Weekly support allows kids and students to express their feelings and meet others in similar circumstances.

Using biblically based curriculum, we work through topics such as:
• Building trust
• Dealing with anger
• Sad feelings
• Why God allows suffering

Our volunteers are dedicated and hopeful, believing that God is the great Healer. It is because of Him that we know change can happen! Leaders reinforce that God takes the circumstances of our lives and over time makes them into something good.

Kids Crew meets Thursday evenings during the fall (September through December) and winter/spring (January through May), taking a break during the summer.

Time: Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Winter/Spring Semester - January 15 - April 23

Kids have fun as they discover a biblical perspective on dealing with life’s hurts and disappointments.

Register

Family Dedication

We are very excited to partner with you in celebrating a key moment in your child’s faith journey with Family Dedication. In our Family Dedication Parent Class, you will get a better understanding of your role as the primary faith trainers for your children. We will also look at the important and meaningful aspects of Family Dedication and prepare your family for the celebration service. Whenever possible, both parents should attend the class.

Families participate in the Family Dedication Celebration as a part of the Sunday morning worship service. During the service, families stand before the congregation with their children while they are introduced and acknowledge their desire to raise their children to love and serve the Lord. This also gives the church body an opportunity to bless the families, pray for them, and commit to helping them along their parenting journey.

Before attending the parent class, please register and choose from the celebration dates below. Note that we are limited in the number of families in each service.

Upcoming Family Dedication Class

Date: Sunday, January 11

Time: 8:45 am

Location: Connect Central

Register

Questions?

Please contact Ginny Stair, Family Life Director, at 630.876.6636, gstair@wheatonbible.org.