god’s big backyard
Welcome to our children's ministry, God's Big Backyard! All kids from birth to 5th grade are welcome to this fun and exciting learning environment designed just for them. The Backyard is totally free, secure and offered during our Sunday service.
age groups
Sprout House - Birth through 2 Year Olds
Tots Landing - 3 and 4 Year Olds
The Clubhouse - Grades K-5
Backyard donations
The backyard relies on donations to replenish needed supplies. If you are interested in supplying those needs, check out our suggested list.
Volunteering in the Backyard
Are you interested in volunteering in The Backyard? We'd love to have you be a part! There are many opportunities to serve and get connected with The Backyard. Just ask one of our children's leaders and they will be able to get you started.
Core Values ( E.X.P.L.O.R.E.)
Environment – We believe that creating a thematic and engaging environment brings life to God’s word and invites not just a child's interest, but also their heart, mind and soul.
X-periential – Multi sensory learning is how children learn best.
Participatory – We believe that discovery and change best occur when children actively engage in The Backyard.
Loving – We believe that God uses loving relationships to reflect His love for children.
Opportunities – We believe that providing children and their families with opportunities for growth and community outside of the weekend service allows children to discover that God is more than just a Sunday Morning God.
Relevant – We believe that close study of children’s culture will reveal effective avenues for communicating God’s Truth.
Equipping – We believe that parents who are growing in skill and faith are the key to growing children strong in skill and faith; an equipped home is a great place to discover the life God intends for each of His children.
For more information, contact Katie at backyard@encountercommunitychurch.org
the backyard Director
Katie Cadwell