A quick message from Leanne
Hi there! I’m Leanne Brown our Crossroads Children and Families Pastor.
It's not uncommon to see kids racing around Crossroads Church on Sunday morning and throughout the week. We are thankful for the joy and life they bring to our church!
We're passionate about serving our community's families - at every age. On Sunday morning we offer Stars (for 0 - 2 year olds). Crossroads Kids ( for 3 years old up to Year 6 students). And we welcome any Year 7 & 8 students to come along to Crossroads Kids in a junior leadership role.
Throughout the week our dedicated team of volunteer leaders will meet your kids at their level.
Stephen and I have four fabulous children. We enjoy travelling as a family and baking. I enjoy photography and music. I lead our Crossroads mainly music where we have loads of fun with families. I love seeing others grow closer to God.
Have a look here for encouragement, resources and ideas for do with your children. Be kind to yourself and to each other. The Message Bible says this “Anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick it out is mighty fortunate, for such persons loyally in love with God, the reward is life and more life. James 1 v 12
I’m praying for you.
Leanne Brown
Children and Family Pastor
06 357 6677
childrens programmes on a sunday
During the 10am Service
STARS (creche)
STARS is a ministry designed for newborn to 2-year-old aged children during our Sunday 10am service.
You are welcome to stay with your child or leave them with the leaders and team, who are rostered on. Children are provided with a biscuit and activities.
CROSSROADS KIDS
Crossroads Kids is a child-centred, hands on, fun programme designed to teach 3 year-old children right through to Year 6 school students about the wonderful love of God. Bible stories are taught in exciting ways by our team of dedicated leaders. Year 7 & 8 students are welcomed to attend in a junior leadership role, where they will be grown with leadership skills.
GIRLS RALLY
Tuesdays Fortnightly
Girls Rally is a high energy, stimulating programme for girls between 7-12 years-old where they learn life skills and how God fits into the picture of their lives. Rally happens every second Tuesday night 6.15pm-8:00pm at Crossroads throughout the school term. Girl's Rally is part of an international organisation that began in New Zealand.
Contact us for more information.
See our calendar for the next Rally Girl's date.
YEAR 7 & 8 STUDENTS
Intermediates is a ministry purposed to grow year 7 and 8 students in knowing Jesus.
These evenings will involve games, bible teaching, small groups and food. The intermediates will journey alongside one another and receive input from our awesome leaders each Wednesday during the school term. Intermediates will be run from 6pm – 8pm. This will be facilitated in the activity room of Crossroads Church, best accessed via Cook Street carpark.
Crossroads Intermediates has an action-packed term ahead, check out the term plan below.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS
IDEAS AND LINKS TO RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND KIDS
Sign up to RightNow Media for more resources, its free and we even have our own Crossroads recommended page for content that we know you’ll enjoy.
Check out Parenting Place, a great NZ tool for parents. Parenting Place offer a range of resources and strategies online including Family Coaches, available to chat on the phone or online meeting room for help and ideas. Check them out!
Write up a few favourite encouraging Bible verses for your family to pop up around your house.
Children’s Emotional Wellbeing During Uncertainty by Richard Black
WEDNESDAY WALNUTS
Our Children’s and Families Pastor, Leanne, has some great takeaway tips for you and your family. For all the Wednesday Walnuts you can check them out here>>