WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
When we moved here from South Carolina about 5 years ago, I was lost and didn’t have any friends. When I visited VRSM and was welcomed with a warm smile, I felt like I had found a second home. Christ has really changed my life through the meaningful discussions and wonderful community I have experienced at VRSM. It truly is a life-changing group!
I love VRSM because everyone there loves one another like family. The whole ministry is very inclusive and all the leaders are easy to talk to in times of struggle and are there to support you when you succeed. I have made some of my best friends through the ministry and also been able to watch each other grow in Christ and grow together, which has been one of my favorite things since joining the ministry!
TREY B.
TAYLOR I.
VRSM has helped me grow spiritually by showing me what it’s like to love Jesus and love others, but also how to put that into practice by serving the community and laughing together. My relationship with Jesus would not be as strong as it is today without VRSM and the many people and leaders who have invested in me.
VRSM has shown me the purpose and joy found in having Godly community. Being able to walk alongside such a great group of people has made it easier to be bold and grow in my faith. The people here are so special and their love for the Lord is evident by how they love others and invite them into our student ministry. VRSM has taught me how to pursue a deeper faith and seek Christ above all other things.
MAYA D.
HALEY H.
A WORD FROM THE PASTOR
ABOUT VRKIDS
What to Expect
When you arrive, enter through the north entrance and the VRKids wing will be on your right. One of our friendly volunteer staff will greet you and guide you through the process of getting your information into our database system and your children (newborns – 5th grade) checked in. You and your children will be guided to their age-appropriate classroom where any special instructions (allergies, special needs, etc.) for your child can be shared with our loving and caring age-group leaders.
Age-Appropriateness
Our environments and lesson materials are designed for the various age levels of your children and are presented in a way they can best understand. Every child is special so we will work with you to decide the best environment for your child.
Parent Interaction
We desire to see the next generation of kids have a strong and lifelong faith, so we help equip parents to become more and more intentional about the spiritual formation of their children. We believe this spiritual formation begins at home and can never be started too early or too late in childhood.
A Safe and Clean Environment
At VRKids we work hard to ensure a clean and safe environment for all age groups. Toys and furnishings are cleaned and disinfected regularly and often and special effort is made by our staff to facilitate the safest environment possible.
SECURITY
We value the safety of your children and go the extra mile to make sure your children are in a secure environment. Every child’s name tag is matched to a parent-identification number, and every volunteer is background-checked. All volunteers must also complete and pass a sexual abuse training course. In addition, every hallway is monitored by security personnel.
SERVING
We celebrate those who serve in one of our VRKids environments and the privilege is not just for the adults; we encourage many of our older kids and youth to serve as well. We offer serving opportunities at every age group and every effort is made to ensure that every volunteer is confidently equipped, trained, communicated to, and appreciated.
FUN & CREATIVE
BIBLE TEACHING
At VRKids, we believe the most amazing book in the world is the Bible, and we love to share how awesome God’s word is to your kids in a fun and creative way. Kids experience God’s word through interactive small group and large group settings aimed at helping kids understand that God loves them, He desires to be their friend and that He has a special plan for their lives.
RELATIONSHIP BUILDING
Our approach is for your children to build meaningful relationships within the small group setting as they relate to their leader and other kids in the group. As families commit to attending the same service each week, children are placed in a group of familiar faces where relationships can grow.