Connecting Kids to God and Others
Kids Ministry
Preschool
We believe that even the youngest little ones need to hear about and experience the love of Jesus Christ. Our teachers and volunteers provide activities, songs, and lessons about Jesus and His Love for babies through Kindergarten children each time they attend any of our Preschool Ministry programs.
Elementary
It is important that an Elementary child continue to hear, learn, and experience God’s Love. We desire to assist parents in the continuation of laying the spiritual foundation that will eventually lead to the child’s decision to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior.
The leaders in our Elementary Ministry focus on teaching the children about the Bible through discussion, games, crafts, songs, and other activities. It is our desire that children are not only taught truth from God’s Word, but also how to apply His Word to their daily lives.
Midweek Kids
We are excited that your kiddo will be joining us, and we look forward to partnering with you in building the faith of your child! Our goal is to help kids to know Jesus Christ, and to grow in a relationship with Him.
Upward Sports
Yearly we offer Upward Basketball and Cheerleading. It is a great opportunity for kids to begin and gain skill in organized sports. Upward is Christ-centered. We give every kid equal time to play and balance the teams skill levels so there is great competition and fair play. Upward is great for beginners and seasoned players alike.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Who does our ministry include?
Our Kids ministry provides a biblical experience that includes Babies through 5th Grade.
What is my child doing in Kennesaw First Kids Ministry?
Kennesaw First offers a safe and engaging space for children to learn about Biblical truths and the love of God in developmentally appropriate ways.
- After checking in, your child will be placed in an age-specific classroom where they will participate in interactive teaching, games and activities to reinforce Biblical content, and small-group time.
What’s available on Sunday Mornings?
Children:
- Life Groups: 9:30 AM
- Kids Worship: 11 AM (Grades 1-5)
- Except on the last Sunday of the month when they attend the Worship Service with parents.
Preschool:
- Life Groups: 9:30 & 11 AM
What’s available on Wednesday Nights?
Midweek Kids runs from 6:30- 7:30 PM on Wednesday nights during the school year for Babies- 5th Grade.
How can I get involved?
The Children and Preschool Ministries are some of the most influential mission fields that you can be a part of as we lay the foundation for little ones to have a personal relationship with Christ. If you want to participate in a FUN, LIFE-CHANGING, and ETERNALLY SIGNIFICANT volunteer opportunity, contact our Kids Ministry Director, Jenni Carter or Preschool Director, Heather Smith.
Will my child be safe?
- Your child’s safety is one of our highest priorities. Here’s how we create a secure and welcoming environment:
- Secure Check-In: When you check in, you’ll receive matching identification stickers. Your child will wear a name tag, and you’ll keep the matching tag, ensuring only you can pick them up.
- Safe Pick-Up: To pick up your child after the service, simply show your matching tag to their Kennesaw First Kids Ministry leader.
- Trained Leaders: Every Kennesaw First Kids volunteer completes a background check and is trained by our staff to provide safe, high-quality care.
- Monitored Hallways: Background-checked security personnel monitor the hallways during every service.
- Parent Alerts: If we need to contact you, we’ll send a text or call you.
Meet the leader
JENNI CARTER
Jenni is a dedicated children’s ministry leader and has been an integral part of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board for over a decade. She served as the statewide kids ministry consultant and made significant contributions to nurturing faith development among children in Georgia. Jenni recently retired after faithfully serving over a decade with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. We are honored to have Jenni serving as our interim Kids Ministry Director at Kennesaw First Baptist.
Heather Smith
Heather has served as Preschool Director at Kennesaw First since June of 2020. She and her husband, Corey, live in Acworth with their four children. Heather graduated from Kennesaw State University with a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Upcoming Events
Join us for Eggstravaganza 2025 at Kennesaw First on April 19, 3-5 PM! Egg hunts, inflatables, crafts, a petting zoo & more. Free family fun!
Join us for MAGNIFIED! VBS 2025 at Kennesaw First, June 2-6! A fun-filled week of faith, learning, and activities for kids Pre-K to 5th grade.
