Childrens Ministry

At Radiance, we believe that our children can authentically worship just like their parents. It’s our desire that our families would learn how to make Jesus #1 in their hearts and take practical steps to shine His light to the world.

Our Goals...

To lead each child to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

To teach each child to love God and love people.

To provide opportunities for children to serve and to demonstrate the love of Christ.

Meet Our Pastor

Marie Kim

Marie graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies (Elementary Education) from Biola University. After graduating, Marie spent 7 months serving in Mexico. Upon her return, God opened a door for her to serve as a children’s pastor in San Diego while earning a Master’s degree in Teaching at Biola University. After 3 years of ministry, she was sent to South Korea to serve as an elementary chaplain and 2nd-grade teacher at a Christian international school. Recently, Marie has moved back to California and serves bi-vocationally as a public school elementary teacher and our Children's Ministry pastor at Radiance.

Meet Our Staff

Classes

Babies (0 - 18 months)

Parents of newborns and nursing babies are invited to use our nursery area located at the back of the sanctuary where you may participate in service while watching your babies at the same time.

Toddlers (18 months - 3 years old)

Children will participate in their own Toddler curriculum, playtime, and receive a snack.

Preschool and Kindergarten (3 years old - 5 years old)

Children will attend our Lil’ Rays Sunday School Worship and Lesson, age-appropriate Sunday School class with activities, and receive a snack.

Elementary (1st grade - 5th grade)

Children will participate in our Lil’ Rays Sunday School Worship and Lesson, age-appropriate Sunday School class with activities, and receive a snack.

Curriculum

The Gospel Project® for Kids immerses kids and preschoolers in the gospel through every story, theological concept, and call to mission from Genesis to Revelation. Ultimately, the gospel message changes everything; heart transformation can only take place when a child experiences the gospel. Through The Gospel Project® for Kids, kids and preschoolers will understand the Bible is not just a collection of stories, but one unified story—God’s story of redemption.

‍The Gospel Project follows the timeline of the Bible and connects its events to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Using this curriculum as a base point, we help our children learn Bible stories, memorize a topical verse every month, and participate in games and crafts that help solidify each week’s lesson.

Interested in Serving?

If you have a heart for children and teaching them about Jesus, please consider joining the Lil' Rays Children's Ministry. Volunteers commit to serve on Sundays as a leader teacher or teacher’s aide at 10:30 AM. Please fill out our application process if you are interested in serving.

Volunteer Standards

All volunteers are carefully screened and supervised. They have completed a comprehensive application before serving, including a background check. In addition, all leaders are First Aid, CPR, and AED certified by the American Heart Association. And our volunteers are committed members of Radiance Christian Church.

COVID-19 (2023)

All teachers and children (3+) are encouraged to wear masks while indoors. If your child is exhibiting any cold or flu-like symptoms, we kindly ask that you keep your children home and refrain from attending service in-person.

Additional Resources

We encourage parents to model what it means to worship in everyday life with your children. Whether it is singing songs together, sharing Quiet Times, practicing a memory verse, etc., there are many ways we can worship God! Check out the resources to help you get creative!

Minno - Church at Home
Parent Cue
Bible Project
Truth:78
RightNow Media

Children's Ministry