Kids

Bellevue’s Preschool and Children’s Ministry seeks to care for your children and for you, as their parent.

Sundays

While parents attend worship and a group on Sunday morning, we offer age-appropriate opportunities for your children! We have Life Groups in a classroom environment and larger worship service settings for older kids.

Life Groups for Kids

Life Groups meet at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:00 a.m. for kids in 3rd Grade and younger.

Kids learn biblical truths in a classroom setting.

When you arrive for check-in at the kiosks in the East Lobby, members of our Bellevue family will welcome you and be available to assist with checking in, finding your classroom, and providing pickup instructions.

3 Years and Younger
First Floor, East Lobby

Pre-K4 to 3rd Grade
Second Floor, East Lobby

If you have questions or want more information, contact Children’s Ministry at childrensministry@bellevue.org.

Worship for Kids

All worship for kids options meet at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

Worship Care (3 Years and Younger)
First Floor, East Lobby

KidVue Worship Jr. (Pre-K4–Kindergarten)
Second Floor, East Lobby

KidVue Worship (1st–3rd Grade)
Fellowship Hall, West Lobby

If you have questions or want more information, contact Children’s Ministry at childrensministry@bellevue.org.

Next Steps for Kids

Next Steps for Kids is a class that helps kids build on their personal relationship with God, learn more about salvation, and understand what it means to be a Christian.

Select Sundays at 1:00 p.m. in Guest Central

If you have questions or want more information, contact Children’s Ministry at childrensministry@bellevue.org.

Midweek

We offer several age-appropriate Midweek activities for your children.

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Serve

We offer several opportunities for you to serve in our Preschool and Children’s Ministry.

KidVue

Join Avery and her furry friend, Elvis, for KidVue on demand! Kids get to learn biblical truth through original songs, Bible stories, activities, and adventures with Avery and Elvis! Learn more about KidVue today.

KidVue Albums Available Now on iTunes and Spotify

Listen to both KidVue albums on all major streaming platforms. Written and produced by Bellevue, these albums contain biblical truth and family entertainment! Just search for “KidVue” on your favorite streaming platform!

KidVue: Bible Songs for Kids, Vol. 1

KidVue: Bible Songs for Kids, Vol. 2

Creation Station

Whether you live in the Memphis area or are just driving through, anyone is welcome to stop by Creation Station, our indoor playground!

Creation Station is open to the public Monday–Thursday, and Bellevue members can reserve the playground for private events.

FAQ

Can I bring my child’s baby bag or backpack?
  • Please limit your child’s personal belongings. For younger children please use a new gallon-sized Ziploc bag as a diaper bag. We will provide an additional label at check-in for your child’s bag.
  • Children using a bottle or sippy cup may have a second Ziploc bag with written instructions for the classroom leader.
What do I say if my child has questions about salvation or baptism?

Many children ask questions about salvation long before they are ready to become a Christian. The questioning process may begin years before the child is ready to make the decision to follow Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. When your child asks questions, please do your best to answer them as honestly as possible. Remember, you are helping them develop an understanding of God and His Word, and you are helping them spiritually mature. Here are a few examples of questions your child may ask you:

  • How can I get baptized?
  • What does it mean to be a Christian?
  • When can I get baptized?
  • What is sin?
  • Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?

As you answer these and other similar questions, it’s a good idea to point out verses in the Bible and allow your child to read them. This will help the child to remember what the Bible says.

Scheduling a Baptism

If your child has made a salvation decision and wants to be baptized, our team would like to connect with you. Baptisms occur during most worship services. Please call (901) 347-5764 for more details.

What are the service times for children’s programming?

All children’s programming opens 15 minutes prior to the service starting time.

Life Groups for kids meet at 8:00, 9:15, and 11:00 a.m.

Worship for kids meets at 9:15 and 11:00 a.m.

All children’s programming closes 15 minutes after the conclusion of each worship service.

What safety protocols can I expect Children’s Ministry to follow?
  • Volunteers go through a background check and screening process before being approved to serve.
  • Volunteers are trained to react to an active shooter, tornado, and other emergency protocols.
When should I drop off and pick up my child?

Dropping Off

Please use the East and West Entrances to Bellevue Baptist Church.

  • Babies’ Life Groups meet on the first floor in the East Lobby.
  • Life Groups for 1s–3s meet on the first floor in the East Lobby.
  • Life Groups for Pre-K to 3rd grade meet on the second floor of the East Lobby.
  • KidVue Worship Junior meets on the second floor of the East Lobby.
  • KidVue Worship meets in the Fellowship Hall in the West Lobby.

Drop-off procedures:

  • Upon arrival, each child must check in via kiosk before joining their class.
  • Visibly place your child’s check-in sticker on their shirt.
  • Class placement is based on your child’s age as of August 15 of the current year.
  • Please limit your child’s personal belongings to necessities.
  • Please take your child to the restroom before checking them in to their class.

      Picking Up

      • Please pick up your child no later than 15 minutes after the conclusion of the worship service.
      • Remember to bring and show check-in sticker when picking up your child.
      Can I check in my child before we arrive at Bellevue?

      Yes, you can check in your kids through the Bellevue app before you arrive at church! When you access childcare or children’s programming and check in through the app, you’ll have a QR code to scan at the kiosk upon arrival. Expedite check-in by downloading the Bellevue app!

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      What do I do if my child is feeling sick? What are Bellevue’s health protocols?

      Please refrain from bringing your kids to church if they have vomited or if they have had a fever, a cough, diarrhea, pink eye, or an unidentifiable rash in the last 24 hours. If you are unable to join us in person, you can worship with us online at bellevue.org/live.

      Staff

      For general inquiries, please email childrensministry@bellevue.org. If you have a question that pertains to a specific ministry area, you can contact the relevant member of our staff, shown below.

      Ken Hindman
      Pastor, Preschool and Children
      Sue Stacks
      Office Manager, Preschool and Children
      Riley Anderson
      Minister, Children
      Paula Hise
      Director, Babies
      Michelle Barber
      Director, Older Preschool (Pre-K–Kindergarten)
      Andrew Clinton
      Director, Grades 1st–3rd
      Johnny Scott
      Director, KidVue Worship Junior
      Avery Hand
      Creative Director, KidVue Worship
      Violet Davidson
      Director, Special Needs and Creation Station
      Matt Pyburn
      Director, Bellevue Tutorial