gsKids runs every Sunday at both campuses, during every service. Nursery through 5th grade. Your kid will walk into a room designed for them, led by people who genuinely want to be there. They'll learn something real. They'll probably make a friend. And you'll actually get to be present in your own service maybe even with a warm cup of coffee.
Kids ministry at Good Shepherd
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Year Round Events
Whether it’s our Harvest Hoedown, Easter Service, our Christmas Program or service projects that encourage kids to give back to the community, there’s always something happening at gsKids to keep children engaged, excited, and growing in their faith.
Holiday Celebrations
Our Easter and Christmas events are designed with families in mind, offering activities like egg hunts, live nativity scenes, and interactive storytelling that help children understand the deeper meaning of these important holidays.
VBS at
Good Shepherd
These multi-day camps provide an immersive experience where kids can build lasting friendships, worship in new ways, and engage in exciting adventures—all while learning about God’s love in a fun, creative setting.
Throughout the year gsKids offers a variety of special events and activities to help children further immerse themselves in their faith including:
Every Sunday morning, at all of our campuses and during every service, students are invited to engage in a dynamic environment designed just for them. Here, they can experience a blend of play, worship, and age-appropriate lessons that bring Bible stories to life in meaningful ways. Through crafts, games, and group discussions, children not only learn about the teachings of Jesus but also how to apply them to their daily lives.
What to Expect
gsKids is available during all worship services, offering a safe and nurturing environment for children to discover God’s love while parents participate in their own worship experience. Our staff and volunteers are passionate about providing a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where every child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow spiritually.
gsKids
Faith Builders
We believe faith is built one step at a time through meaningful experiences, intentional relationships, and the support of a loving church community. gsKids Faith Builders is designed to partner with families as they nurture their child's faith throughout elementary school. Each step marks an important moment in a child's spiritual journey, creating opportunities to discover God's love, grow in a relationship with Jesus, and practice living out their faith at home, at church, and in the world. These are building blocks that create a strong, lifelong foundation of faith.
We believe faith is built one step at a time through meaningful experiences, intentional relationships, and the support of a loving church community. gsKids Faith Builders is designed to partner with families as they nurture their child's faith throughout elementary school.
September 20 - Both Campuses
Storybook Bibles
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is the beginning of an exciting faith journey. As children begin to discover who God is, they will receive their very first storybook Bible and learn that they are loved, known, and welcomed into God's family.
Register for your campus and take home your very first storybook bible below:
February 21 - Both Campuses
Prayer
First Grade
Prayer helps us build a relationship with God. During this milestone, children will discover that they can talk to God anytime, anywhere, and about anything as they grow in confidence through learning the Lord's Prayer.
March 25 - Both Campuses
Communion
Second Grade
Communion is a special way we remember Jesus' love for us. This milestone helps children understand the meaning of the Lord's Supper and prepares them to participate with faith, gratitude, and joy.
Register for your campus and take home your very first storybook bible below:
September 20 - Both Campuses
Big Bible
Third Grade
As children become more confident readers, they are encouraged to dig deeper into Scripture. This milestone equips them with tools to read, understand, and apply God's Word in their everyday lives.
January 18 - Both Campuses
Serve
Fourth Grade
Jesus showed us that serving others is one way we share God's love. During this milestone, children will discover their unique gifts and learn that everyone has a role in serving their church, community, and world.
May 16 - Both Campuses
Share & Invite
Fifth Grade
This milestone encourages our soon-to-be sixth graders to tell others about Jesus through invitation. Students will have a chance to invite a friend to a special Sunday at gsKids and to share.
Download our Elementary Phase Booklets Below!
Resources
Infant to Preschool:
K - 5th grade:
Shannon Burns
Gladstone gsKids Director
Gladstone Campus
2800 NE 64th Street, Gladstone, MO 64119
Upstairs in Nursery Area
Downstairs
Karson Davis
0 - 24 months:
Preschool:
K - 5th grade:
North Oak gsKids Director
North Oak Campus
9555 N. Oak Tfwy, KCMO, 64155
Upstairs in Nursery
Downstairs
Upstairs in Gathering Place
download June's parent cue
download JULY'S parent cue
Looking for a simple way to stay connected to what your child is learning each Sunday? Here we'll share a quick snapshot of our Sunday lessons, memory verses, and everyday conversation starters to help you bring faith into the moments that matter most.
Whether you’re in the car, at the dinner table, or winding down for the night—our hope is to equip and encourage you to grow in faith together.
