In this stage, kids are learning so much and soaking up everything you teach them about loving Jesus! Opportunities in Early Childhood range from holding babies, to teaching toddlers a memory verse, and dancing with kids for worship.

Dive deeper into the weekly lesson by leading kids in a guided discussion, hands-on activity, answering questions, and praying over them. Watch scripture come alive in the lives of the children each week!

Welcome Hosts serve by creating a welcoming environment for families. Meet first-time guests and share the vision of Journey Kids through smiles, intentional engagement, and connection. Our Hosts also helps families check in to Journey Kids!

I serve as the Kids Director here at Journey, overseeing programming for all kids from birth through 5th grade.

I was born and raised in central Florida and first attended Journey in ninth grade. It was through the ministries of Journey Students and Journey Kids that I felt my call to ministry. I graduated from Wheaton College in May 2024, as well as said goodbye to being a college swimmer - Roll Thunder! These days, my two favorite hobbies are drinking coffee and going to Pilates.

I am now in my second year on staff and love getting to watch kids grow in their faith. It is  such a blast leading the Journey Kids Dream Team— I believe it is truly the best team in the world!