Children

 

We serve families with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Our team of staff and volunteers provide a fun, safe environment for your child to make friends and learn about God.

 

FIRST TIME GUESTS

We are so excited to have you join us, and we want the process to be as easy as possible. When you arrive at our church, park in the guest spaces in the big parking lot and enter under the covered drive-thru with glass doors. There will be greeters there to welcome you in the foyer at the "New Here" desk.  We'll escort you to the kids check-in station.

You can save time by clicking the link below and pre-registering your children.

Pre-register my kids

MEET ERICA TUCKER 

Erica Tucker is the Children's Director at The Glade Church.  Erica joined our team in April 2024.  She joined us with a decade of kids ministry experience and she clearly has a passion for helping kids know Jesus and begin a relationship with Him. 

SUNDAY MORNINGS

We host Children's Programming at both the 9:15 am and 10:45 am services.

In every session, our leaders call names and build relationships with kids.  We open the Bible and read from God's Word because nothing shapes our hearts and minds like the truth of scripture.  Each session includes a time of prayer -- sometimes all together, sometimes kid-led, sometimes modeled by a teacher.

9:15am: The Gospel Project

The Gospel Project is a Christ-centered, chronological Bible study that takes our children on a three year journey through the storyline of Scripture, from Genesis to Revelation to see how Christ connects with all of Scripture. Along the way, they will discover the big picture of what God has been doing throughout redemptive history, and what it means for them.

10:45am: Children's Worship  

We start in the grade-level classroom, but when we get to the children's worship service, it is a special time for kids to sing, hear from God's Word and learn a memory verse (with hand motions!).  After our time in the worship room, everybody heads back to their classroom to discuss the lesson, apply God's Word to life as an elementary child, and do an activity, game, or craft.

 

WEDNESDAY EVENINGS

Wednesday night programming for children runs through November 5th. Then the whole church gathers for Friendsgiving on November 12th. (Note: we will not meet October 8 because of Fall Break)

We gather on Wednesday nights from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for an evening of singing, learning about Jesus in small groups, and making friends. We hope to have your child join us for these evenings while parents are on-campus for their groups. 

QUESTIONS FROM KIDS 

We are here to support you when answering your child's questions about Jesus, salvation, baptism, and sin. Here are tools we use in Glade Kids ministry when talking about salvation, picking a Bible, or talking about Baptism.

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You can also contact us any time with questions at kids@thegladechurch.org

PHOTO OPT-OUT

On Sunday mornings, Wednesday nights, and special events, our photo team captures moments across our ministries to share what God is doing in the life of our church. We know every family has different comfort levels with their child's photo being published, and we want to honor that.

If you'd like to opt your child out of having their photos published on our social media, website, print materials, or videos, please fill out the form below.

Photo Opt-Out Form

KIDS CAMP - CENTRIKID 2026 

Glade Kids will attend CentriKid at Campbellsville University - June 22-26, 2026.

CAMP INFORMATION

 

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Midweek at The Glade

Midweek at The Glade

Wednesday nights are for going deeper. Whether you're just starting to explore your faith or you've been walking with Jesus for years, there's a place for you here.

Adults can choose from a variety of courses designed to spark meaningful conversations and dig into Scripture together. Students gather for worship and community in a space made just for them. And preschool and kids? They've got their own worship and learning experience too.

Whatever your age or stage, there's something for everyone on Wednesday nights. Come as you are and leave more rooted in the Word and connected to your people.

Adult Classes

Grow deeper in Scripture, community, and faith. There's a place here for where you are right now.

Systematic Theology

Eddie Ross & Johnny Rivera

Explore the core doctrines of the Christian faith through Wayne Grudem's Systematic Theology, tracing what Scripture teaches about God, salvation, the church, and the Christian life. This class helps connect biblical truth to everyday faith so you can understand what you believe and why it matters.

Biblical Doctrine

Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands

Erica Pearson

Discover how God uses ordinary people as instruments of His grace in the lives of others through Paul Tripp's Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands. This class explores practical, biblical ways to love, encourage, and speak truth into one another's lives as part of everyday discipleship.

Discipleship

Friends & Sisters

Ramona Moore

Build meaningful, Christ-centered friendships through the Friends and Sisters Bible study from Lifeway Women. Together we'll explore what Scripture teaches about loving, honoring, supporting, and investing in one another as women growing in the family of faith.

Women's Study

Journey to Freedom

Kerri Tracy-Safaian

Walk through the biblical path toward healing and freedom in Christ through Journey to Freedom by Scott Reall. This class helps participants identify areas of spiritual strongholds and learn practical steps toward repentance, renewal, and lasting freedom.

Healing & Renewal

Mom Life

Joy Mercer

Build meaningful friendships and grow in your faith alongside other moms through MomLife, a gospel-centered gathering designed for moms in every stage of motherhood. Through teaching, conversation, and community, this class encourages moms to support one another and pursue Christ together in the everyday joys and challenges of family life.

Moms

GriefShare

Wendy McGee & Lynell O'Reel

Find comfort, understanding, and hope alongside others who are navigating loss through GriefShare. This Christ-centered support group provides biblical guidance and practical tools to help you process grief and move forward with hope.

Support & Care

Spanish as a Second Language

Esteban Brown

Learn conversational Spanish in a relaxed, community-focused setting. Whether you're brand new to the language or brushing up on the basics, this class is a great way to grow a practical skill while building relationships across the cultures represented in our church family.

Language & Culture

Students

High School — Hangout begins at 6:00 PM. Programming begins at 6:30 PM in the Student Life Center.

Middle School — Hangout begins at 6:00 PM. Programming begins at 6:30 PM in The District (Middle School Room).

Children

Children's programming begins at 6:30 PM in the Children's Wing. Check-in opens at 6:15 PM.

LEADERS

Leader Application Form
 
Family Ministry Safety Manual
 

Leaders - Monthly Curriculum Guides