Raising the next generation.

Our NextGen ministry is organized by age so every student is with peers and in an environment built for them:

• Early Childhood Birth–6 yrs (Birth–Kindergarten) · Early Childhood & Young Kids Church
• Evangel Kids 7–12 yrs (Grades 1–6) · Sunday Kids Church, Thursday Night & Kids Events
• Evangel Youth 13–17 yrs (Grades 7–12) · Sunday Youth, Wednesday Night & Youth Events
• High-School 18s 18-year-olds still in high school may remain in Evangel Youth through graduation

Students move up to the next ministry within one month of their birthday, unless a Special-Needs Transition Plan applies.

Two-Adult Rule. Ministry workers are never alone one-on-one with a child — a minimum of two workers are present with minors at all times.

Background Checks. Every staff member and volunteer 18 and older passes annual national background and abuse-registry checks.

Emergency Preparedness. Evacuation maps are posted, drills are held monthly, first-aid kits are in every room, and a CPR/First-Aid certified leader is present at every service.

Mandatory Reporting. All ministry personnel are mandated reporters and follow state law and church protocol to protect every child.

Illness Policy. To keep everyone healthy, please keep your child home if they have a fever of 100°F or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, an unexplained rash, or any contagious condition.

Medications. Only a parent or guardian may give medication while on campus.

Restroom Assistance.

• Ages 0–4: diapering and toileting help is given only in open-view changing areas or single-stall restrooms with the door ajar.
• Ages 5 and up: workers do not assist inside restroom stalls. If a child needs help, a parent or guardian is contacted right away.

Students should wear clothing that fully covers underwear, buttocks, and torso during normal movement — bending, sitting, and worship motions.

Pants-Stay-Up. If clothing repeatedly exposes underwear or bare skin, a leader will make a discreet, kind request to adjust it, and a belt or adaptive garment will be provided before the student rejoins the group.

Positive Guidance. We reinforce good behavior and gently redirect when needed.

Not Permitted. Violence, bullying, inappropriate language, sexual misconduct, and destruction of property.

If Issues Arise. Our response is progressive — a verbal warning, then time-away with a leader, then parent notification, and finally removal or suspension as determined by the pastor.

Restoration. Re-entry may include a parent conference, a written apology, or mentorship — the goal is always to restore the student.

We welcome every student with physical, developmental, sensory, emotional, or medical needs. Students are placed with their biological-age peers to foster belonging, and a special-needs student may remain in their previous ministry up to six months after their promotion birthday while an assimilation plan is put in place.

How parents partner with us:

• Provide any needed equipment (noise-canceling headphones, communication devices, secure clothing, etc.).
• Supply written dietary restrictions and allergy information.
• Stay available on-site or by phone for bathroom assistance if your child is 5 or older.

We uphold each student's dignity, and physical prompts are used only with prior parent consent.

Small Groups. Groups stay single-gender when possible, with age-appropriate discussion.

Transportation. Drivers for off-site trips must be 21 or older, licensed, insured, and listed on the trip roster.

Overnight Events. Separate sleeping quarters for males and females, with the two-worker rule always in place.

18-Year-Old Students. Those still in high school sign an Adult Student Code of Conduct, complete an adult background check, and may serve as peer leaders under staff supervision.