Children's Ministry
We desire to see children developing a passion to know, love and follow Christ by discovering Him and his intimate love for them through worship, teaching and play. We will equip parents and resource volunteers to be able to confidently teach and nurture children in the Christian faith at home and in the Children’s ministries at Christ Church.
Nursery
Christ Church’s nursery serves our youngest children, infant to preschool. These tender little ones are cared for by highly trained and caring nursery workers who teach a Gospel centered curriculum with care and grace.
Sunday Check In: All children must be checked in in the Parish Hall before being dropped off at Sunday school. A volunteer will assist parents in registering their family so that a security tag can be printed out for young children along with a matching pick up tag for the parents.
Elementary
Gospel conversations, warm community, laughter, and true discipleship are happening every week at Kids’ Quest, our Sunday morning program at both the 9am and 11am services for elementary age children. These kids are led by dedicated volunteers in The Gospel Project for Kids curriculum, where they grow in their understanding of the Bible and learn all about God’s plan to rescue us through his Son, Jesus. Once dismissed from Sunday morning service, Kids’ Quest kids follow the cross to their own special space and are brought back to sit with their family during Passing of the Peace.
Sunday: Please check in your elementary age child in the Parish Hall. Elementary children will begin the service with their parents in the sanctuary until they are released by our worship pastor to follow the cross to Kids' Quest where they will enjoy an age-appropriate lesson with screened and trained adult volunteers. We ask that one guardian walk with their child to Kids' Quest to ensure they arrive safely. Children can be picked up by a guardian during "Passing of the Peace."
Volunteer Opportunities
Our children’s ministry volunteers are devoted to investing in your children with love, grace, and the truth of God’s word. We are adding to our childcare team, please email children@christchurchofaustin.org to learn more about joining us!
Child Protection
Child safety and protection is a primary concern. For more details, please visit our Church Safe page and view our C4SO Child Protection Policy.
Want further family resources? View this unique resource for a recommended guide for catechism within your family!
Meet Olivia!
Olivia serves as Children’s Ministry Team Leader where she gives oversight, supervision and support to the team that ministers to children from infant to 5th grade. She envisions and supports the ways the church can nurture and teach children in the faith by helping them discover Christ and his intimate love for them through worship, teaching and play. She acts as liaison between the Children’s Ministry and Christ Church staff, championing the needs of the youngest in our community. Christ Church is continually blessed by her unique perspective, creativity, and love of children.
Olivia has years of experience nurturing and teaching both children and parents. She has served on the DriveFaithHome.com leadership team, producing resources to help churches equip parents to guide children in the home. Olivia co-hosts the It Starts at Home parenting curriculum and is author of The Minivan Years and Playstation Nation. Olivia is married to Kurt Bruner and together they have four grown children, two younger children still in the nest, and a growing number of grandchildren. Olivia and her family have been a part of our parish since moving to Austin in 2020. She has served as a volunteer in the children’s ministry since 2021.
To contact our Children's Ministry team with any questions or concerns please email children@christchurchofaustin.org.
