Valley kids
Our dedicated team of educators and volunteers is committed to nurturing the spiritual development of our youngest members, fostering a strong foundation in Christian values and teachings. Join us and watch your children flourish in a community that supports their growth and discovery of God's love.
The Bible Engagement Project Curriculum
Throughout Valley Kids, we implement The Bible Engagement Project curriculum because we believe it helps unlock the meaning of the entire Bible, which is Jesus. The gospel is shared each Sunday, giving our children a clear picture of their need for Jesus and His incredible love and sacrifice for them! Jesus, Fun, and Safety are our priorities each week. We use crafts, videos, and music to engage our Valley Kids as they learn about Jesus. Our classroom teachers are all interviewed and background-checked before working with your children on Sundays.
Every Sunday we offer Valley Kids for: birth - 5th grade
KIDS MINISTRY LEAdERS
Shawna Jones
Shawna is one of the deacons who manages Valley Kids Ministry and supports families in disciplining their children. She recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers for Sunday mornings and ensures each classroom has the supplies they need. Shawna uses volunteers to fill these roles: classroom teachers and helpers, security, and check-in. Additionally, she works with a team to create and plan family and community-friendly events throughout the year including Eggstravaganza, Valley Kids Camp, and Pumpkin Palooza.
In 2015, Shawna and her husband Philip received a clear calling from the Lord asking them to leave their life of comfort in Houston, Texas, and move to Salt Lake City to love God and love others. They packed up and moved during the summer of 2016 and haven't looked back. They have two boys: Silas (6) and Andrew (5). Shawna is a kindergarten teacher at a local elementary school. She and her family enjoy hiking, eating at local restaurants with friends, and hosting game nights.
Deacon of Valley Kids
Khristen Longley
Khristen is one of the deacons who leads Valley Kids Ministry. This team works alongside families to disciple the kids of COTV on Sunday mornings and beyond. She recruits and trains volunteers, helps drive the mission of Valley Kids, creates systems for smooth programming, and plans family-friendly events.
God called Khristen and her husband Chris to move to the Salt Lake City area to live life as gospel-centered believers in 2016. They have been walking with COTV since then. Kristen and Chris have 3 kids (soon to be four!): Nathan (7), Lucas (5), and Bennett (2). Khristen enjoys reading, cooking, and crafting.
Deacon of Valley Kids
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