Sunday Kids

Birth-6th Grade

Monday Kids

Birth-6th Grade

NextGen Nite

Wednesdays | 4K-12th

Thursday Kids

Birth-6th Grade

Upcoming Events

Have questions about our NextGen Ministry? Reach out! Email Kari, our NextGen Administrative Assistant, or call us at 715-728-2492!

In NextGen, our purpose is to know, support, and challenge kids and teens so that they might faithfully follow Jesus in all of life, for all of life. One place where that happens, in a big way, is within our Sunday Kids program. Not only does Sunday Kids provide a caring place for children during our Sunday services, it also surrounds them with Biblical teaching, worship, and Christ-centered community of their own.

Nursery | Birth-3

Our Nurseries are located near the Auditorium and are provided for both the 8:45 and 10:30 AM Sunday morning worship services. Our nursery teams are a mix of parents, grandparents, and students, and all of our volunteers are fully screened. 

In addition to our Nurseries, we provide a Family Foyer space near the Nurseries which is available to give newborns and nursery-age children a little more wiggle room (and noise level) while providing the opportunity for parents to participate in the service via video. We do offer a Nursing area in the Nurseries as well for Nursing mothers. 

Learners | 4K-K

If you have a child who is 4 years old they will be in our Pre-K room and if you have a Kindergartener they will be in our Kindergarten room, both located just down the hallway to the right of the Gym Foyer (closest to the Hoover entrance of the building). They will sing worship songs together, learn a Bible story from Lifeway’s Gospel Project curriculum which takes us on a 3 year timeline journey through Scripture, participate in activities, and playtime which fosters community and relationship building between teachers and children. 

Elementary | 1st-6th

If you have a child who is in 1st – 6th grade you can drop them off in The Square, located right around the corner from our Preschool rooms. We will have a time of large group worship and gathering. Then, we’ll break into classrooms (by grade) to dive deeper into the series topic with a Bible story, activities, scripture memorization, and classroom discussion. For Preschool – 6th grade we use Lifeway’s Gospel Project curriculum which takes us on a 3 year timeline journey through Scripture

Unique Needs

We offer a Unique Needs Ministry to any child who struggles with the usual format of Sunday Kids. Because every Child is unique unto themselves, each child is assisted individually allowing them to be able to attend Sunday Kids programming. It also gives parents an opportunity to attend the service. The plan for assistance is developed with guidance from the parents who know their child’s needs best. The unique assistance will be adjusted as the child’s needs change.  It is an honor to get to know both you and your child. 

Questions can be directed to Unique Needs leadership, or you can visit the check-in desk when you attend. If you are interested in a tour of the facility at a quiet time during the week, let us know! We would love to arrange a time to meet.

If you are visiting Woodlands, your children are invited into our Sunday Kids program! We can register you at the check-in desk when you arrive at church, but you can also register here ahead of time. If you know you’ll be visiting, and would like someone to walk you through your first time here just let us know by emailing Kari Leonard, ourNextGen Administrative Assistant. 

Sunday Kids Check-In Procedures

When you check in your child on one of our iPads you will be given a name tag to place on your child, and a paper slip that you will need to keep with you and return when checking your child out. We will only allow adults with their check-in slip to enter our secure kids areas during drop-off and pick-up times, 10 minutes before and after the sunday services. 

You can also download the Church Center App and check your child in there which will provide you a digital pick up tag! 

MONDAY CLASSES + CHILDCARE

On Monday nights we provide a special opportunity for children whose parents are attending Monday Night Adult Classes at Woodlands. While adults grow in their faith, kids either attend nursery (birth-3) or gather in small groups to dive deeper into God’s Word through fun, age-appropriate, and enriching curriculum (4k-6th grade).

Nursery Care

Mondays starting in September | 6-7:30PM | Birth – 3

Nursery is offered for any child that has a parent or guardian attending a Monday Night Adult Class at Woodlands. 

Monday Kids Classes

Mondays starting September | 6-7:30PM | 4k-6th Grade

*Check back for more details as the fall draws near!

NextGen Nite

NextGen Nite is our Wednesday gathering for Kids + Teens, ages 4k-12th grade!

  During NextGen Nite, each age group will experience Christ-centered community through participating in small groups, worship, games + activities, and Bible teaching.   All kids + teens will have the opportunity to learn Biblical truths about who God is, who we are because of Him, and how we can faithfully follow Him, for life!

One of the priorities of NextGen Nite is to elevate small groups, and small group leaders across all ages.  Small group leaders are on the front lines of caring for and shepherding your child. Leaders will be encouraged and equipped to build a strong relationship with kids + teens, and their families, with the hope that they will spur on and nurture faithfulness and excitement towards knowing and following Christ for all of their life.

*NextGen Nite for the 2025/2026 academic year has ended, and we look forward to fall kickoff on September 23rd.

Kids | 4k-6th Grade

Wednesdays | 6-7:15PM | Hoover Entrance

During NextGen, Kids will be gathering by age specific groups to hear a Bible lesson, gather in small groups, play games and sing together.

Drop off for Kids is 10 minutes before to their groups. Check in will be open at 5:30 in the Gym Foyer. 

Teens | 7th-12th Grade

Wednesdays | 7:15-9PM | Auditorium Entrance

Teens will begin their night in the Auditorium with an opening activity. They will have a time of worship, Bible teaching, games, and small groups. 

Thursday CLASSES + CHILDCARE

Thursday Childcare

Thursdays | 9-11:30AM | Birth-5

*Check back for details as the fall draws near!

Meet The NextGen Team

Colton Key

Executive Ministry Leader

Justin Armstrong

NextGen Team Development Ministry Leader

Gabby Allord

Teen Programming Director

Mia Stanke

Midweek Kids Programming Director

Kelly Johnson

Elementary Sunday Kids Associate

Sara Stanke

NextGen Classes + Curriculum Associate

Laura Humphry

NextGen Team Development Administrative Assistant

Kari Leonard

NextGen Administrative Assistant