SERVING WITH KIDS MINISTRY


Would you like to use your gifts, experiences, and passions in a ministry? Are you praying about a way to connect with others, use your gifts, and watch God at work? In Kids Ministry, there are many ways to serve and make a difference in children's lives for eternity!

QUICK LINKS for KIDS MINISTRY SHEPHERDS

KIDS MINISTRY HANDBOOK

KIDS MINISTRY CALENDAR 2026-27

SHEPHERDS: Getting Started

THE CALLING

RELATIONSHIPS MATTER

THE OASIS GUIDELINES

SPECIFIC OPENINGS for 2026-27!

Now's the time to join our team! Check out the specific openings we have for our upcoming school year! Click in the age group where you are interested in serving to view the schedule and sign up!

NURSERIES

Contact Erin Martin with questions!

2s - KINDERGARTEN

Contact Kaitlyn Hawbaker with questions!

1st - 4th GRADE

Contact Amanda Ranck with questions!

FIND YOUR WAY TO SERVE!

Not sure where to start? Here's a quick look at ways to serve, get involved, and be a part of a team partnering with families to help kids know, love, follow and share Jesus!

If you need help finding a good fit, we'd love to talk! Contact our Minister to Kids Julia Brown or Assistant Director Lizz Cagno.

SUNDAY OPPORTUNITIES


Kids Ministry Shepherd (Lead or Assistant)

Builds caring, consistent relationships with kids, modeling faith and teaching God's Word in age-appropriate ways

Junior Shepherd

5th–12th graders who serve alongside adult Shepherds, building relationships with kids and growing as young servant leaders.

Kids Ministry Nursery Shepherd

Partners with families by providing loving, attentive care in a safe, nurturing environment where babies and toddlers begin to experience God's love through His people.

Welcome Desk Team Roles

Warmly welcomes kids and families through various roles including Bouncer and Mobile Check-in Greeter.

Hands and Feet Ministry Buddy

Provides one-to-one support for a child who has special needs, helping them feel welcomed and included.

Kids Worship Team

Serves as part of a team that leads energetic, kid-friendly worship through music and movement during the second service.

BEHIND THE SCENES


Monday Team

Meets weekly, Mondays at 1 PM at the church to refresh classrooms and prep crafts and resources.

Kids Ministry Prayer Team

Receives email updates to pray over the kids, families, and Shepherds in Kids Ministry.

LET'S TALK!

If you are interested in serving with Kids Ministry at LEFC, fill out our Interest form! After we receive your information, we will get in touch so that we can talk through the details together!

CONTACT US!

If you are interested in serving with us, reach out to our Kids Ministry staff team! We'd love to talk to you! Contact information listed below.

Brianna Kauffman

Administrative Assistant

kauffman@lefc.net

Erin Martin

Nursery Coordinator

erin.martin@lefc.net

Kaitlyn Hawbaker

Preschool Coordinator

kaitlyn.hawbaker@lefc.net


Amanda Ranck

Elementary Coordinator

ranck@lefc.net

Lizz Cagno

Assistant Director - Kids Ministry

lizz.cagno@lefc.net

Julia Brown

Minister - Kids Ministry

brown@lefc.net

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