GSJ NASHVILLE
KIDS ZONE
We don't believe we're helping children grown in order to be the church someday. We believe they are the church today.
And so, we realize it's vital that we make access to the gospel, the wonder of Christ, and biblical community a reality for our kids in every possible way with every opportunity.
OUR VISION
We take investing in the emerging generation very seriously and understand that the years of zero to eighteen are profoundly formative and fleeting.
It’s in these years, during the beginning of someone’s story, that the opportunity to speak into their life is undeniably unique. And we don’t want to waste a moment of it. We see the same Holy Spirit working in our adults also powerfully working in our kids. In our children’s ministry, we partner in this work by crafting Sunday mornings to share God’s story in a compelling, real, and clear way.
Ultimately, we want every kid who walks through our doors to know they are seen, known, and loved. We want them to experience the gospel in a biblical community through Sunday gatherings, teaching, worship, and small groups. Most of all, we want them to know from the beginning that God and His church believe in them to have a Kingdom impact.
SUNDAYS WITH KIDS
Check-In
Stop at the GSJ Kids Check-In area (located right next to the sanctuary doors) before the gathering to check in your kids with one of our volunteers. They will guide you and your child to their gathering space and answer any questions you might have. We currently have limited capacity, so please know that we cannot guarantee a spot for all kids—but we do our best! Check-in opens twenty minutes before each gathering.
Little Kids
3 MONTHS - PRE-KINDERGARTEN
Our Little Kids environments serve kids from three months through Pre-K in a fun, safe, and visually engaging environment. We utilize age-appropriate crafts and Bible stories to begin sharing the grand narrative of the Bible. Our Nursery is now open!
Young Disciples of Christ
KINDERGARTEN - SIXTH GRADE
Sunday gatherings in look a lot like our adult gathering in the sanctuary, centering around worship and teaching with the addition of small groups. This is a high-energy environment that we hope is the most fun, relevant, and unforgettable time of our kids’ week.
This is an experience with game time, student-led worship, contextualized teaching, and a highly intentional small group time. We want our preteens to know that we respect the beginning of their journey into "teendom" while also encouraging them to not lose their sense of fun and play.
CHILD DEDICATION
A Commitment to Your Child's Story
Child dedication is a beautiful part of community life at GSJ Nashville. In it, we recognize that God is the author and keeper of our children’s lives, and we, as His church, get to participate in that story. We host child dedications as a special event a few times throughout the year. To reserve your spot in the next upcoming one, look for it in the GSJ Connect calendar.