because every child matters to god.

Our goal is for every child to believe three things: 
God loves me, God made me, and Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

The Village Kids & Preschool Ministry partners with parents to help kids know God and His love for them, grow in faith and love Christ, and show God’s love to others. Our programs meet kids right where they are and help them to discover God and His Word on their own level. We know that kids are not just the church of tomorrow: they are the church of today!

annual events

village kids sunday life groups

Children aged nursery through 5th grade attend life groups, focusing on relationship building and personal ownership of the Bible lesson.

Village kids sunday worship

Kindergarteners to 5th graders enjoy a large group gathering with worship, games, and high-energy lessons.

AWANA

SUNDAY EVENINGS | 5:00–7:00 PM
mcpherson campus

Awana is based on II Timothy 2:15 - “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed.” Awana Clubs offer an exciting night of games, Bible memorization, and lessons to develop the faith walk of children ages 2 years through 5th grade. While your kids are in Awana we offer Adult Discipleship Intensives throughout the school year. For more info, click here!

Children's choir

Tuesday afternoons | 3:00–5:00 PM
Mcpherson campus

Children's choir creates lifelong musical memories for kids.  Helping to lead worship service helps children feel the power of the presence of God in the context of worship. Periodically throughout the year, the children's choir will help lead Sunday morning worship, and therefore inspire some extra excitement and energy into the morning service.

KINDRED MOMS

1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 9:30am
REILLY ROAD CAMPUS
Registration opens july 1, 2025

Kindred Moms is a vibrant gathering of moms seeking Biblical wisdom and truth regarding all aspects of motherhood. We are an outreach ministry of VBC, intending to connect moms throughout Fayetteville and surrounding communities. 

upward sports

January & February
MCPHERSON CAMPUS

Upward Basketball and  Upward Cheerleading focuses on the development of the total athlete mentally, athletically, spiritually and socially. Experienced coaches lead kindergartners through 1st graders in the game discovery stage; 2nd through 3rd graders in the development stage; and 4th through 6th graders in the performance stage — all while using Christ as a model to create positive sportsmanship and character.

sign up for camp

Dates:  June 23rd-27th, 2025
Location: Camp Caraway, Located in Sophia, NC
Ages: 1st-5th Graders (2024-2025 School Year)
Cost: $415 Total Cost | $85 Deposit
Early Bird Special: Register by midnight, December 31, 2024 to receive $25 off!

We are excited to experience a new to us camp this summer, Camp Caraway! This is a premium camp that kids across North Carolina have enjoyed for over 60 years! Click here for more information on Camp Caraway.

Our goal at The Village Baptist Church is to ensure that no family is left out because of cost. We want you to know that payment assistance is available for your family upon request. Email Kelly for more information on scholarships. 

Our Village Family has been incredibly generous and are excited to partner with this ministry to send anyone who wants to go to Camp Caraway.

PRESCHOOL AND KIDS LEADERSHIP

Becky Hopson

Village kids director

Becky is committed to seeing kids be part of the Family of God, being discipled, and making a difference for the Kingdom of God. She'd love to meet you!

Emily McKinney

Emily McKinney
Director of Preschool Ministries
Emily is someone who always puts family first and has a heart that seeks to Love God first and Love people second. Emily is passionate about nurturing the littlest members of our Village family to grow in their love of Christ through Village Kids Jr. She has selflessly served in this ministry for most of her life and is excited to be in this role.

Want to serve? Click the link to become a kids connector!

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