Preteens... they’re no longer children, but not yet teenagers. So what are they? In Preteen Ministry, we think they’re crazy! Crazy fun. Crazy creative. Crazy unique. Crazy funny! This is why we love them and why we've set apart an entire ministry just for them.

Preteens are ready to take the training wheels off and ride the bike of faith on their own, but they’re not mature quite yet.

Our amazing small group leaders and teachers come alongside your student each week to show them how to stay on the right path—how to live without the training wheels. We use games and small groups to build relationships to open doors for honest and challenging conversations about life and faith.

Safety is a primary concern for the Preteen Room. All KidMin volunteers are screened and have completed a background check.

We use a check-in system that prints a series of random numbers on the child’s name tag and a matching receipt for the adult who checks them in.

If you'd like your preteen to meet you after class without having to come check them out, you can give your child this privilege by submitting the RF form. Simply print out the form or pick up a copy in the Preteen Room and return it to the Preteen Director.

Preteens must read and sign the back of the RF form in order for the RF to be valid.

School Year (August - May)
9:30-10:30 AM

• Large group teaching with biblical lessons and worship 
• Small groups (by gender and grade) for students connect with their peers and be discipled by a caring adult.

Summer (June-July)
9:30-10:30 AM

• We use the summer to prepare 5th graders for Middle School Ministry in the fall. 
• Instead of breaking out into small groups, the whole preteen class sits together at tables in the main room to hear and engage with the lesson. 
• Students and leaders have time at their tables to discuss what’s being taught.

School Year (August - May)
6:45-8:00 PM | Doors open at 6:35 PM

• Games, worship, biblical teaching, and small groups.
• Your preteen will fit right in with this fun, laid-back class where they can build lasting friendships, laugh and grow alongside their peers, and be encouraged by leaders who are invested in helping them know and follow Jesus.

Summer (June)
9:30-11:00 AM (YMC Upper Level)

• Join us for Preteen Breakfast Club! Come enjoy breakfast and a movie-based Bible study.

Summer Camp is a big deal at NMC! It's a chance for students to get away and refocus their lives on Jesus while having a ton of fun.

Camp is filled with learning about Jesus, high-energy worship, cabin group time with caring leaders, being outside, and fun games and activities.

Preteen Camp (3 days, 2 nights) is for current 4th and 5th graders.

Thanks for checking out our webpage! Here are some helpful details for your next visit at NMC:

• The KidMin check-in stations are located next to the Welcome Center just inside the Visitor’s Entrance on the north side of the church. 
• At check-in, your child will get a name tag(s) and appropriate room assignments. 
• If you have any questions when you arrive, you can find a friendly face at the KidMin Visitor’s Center.

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