Kids are the church, right now!

At Journey Kids Church, we believe every child is deeply loved by God and made on purpose, for a purpose! We partner with families to help kids know Jesus and discover who He made them to be.

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A Journey Kids volunteer kneeling and leading children in hand motions
A child reading a colorful picture Bible at Journey Kids
A group of children listening together at Journey Kids

Sundays at 9AM + 11AM

Journey Kids Church welcomes children from birth through fifth grade at both Sunday services. Through Bible teaching, worship, play, and small groups, we equip kids to grow in their faith and live it out every day.

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An experience for every age

  • Littles

    Birth through 23 months

    Main church lobby

  • Juniors

    Age 2 through kindergarten

    Journey Kids Church

  • Elementary

    First through fifth grade

    Journey Kids Church

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Your first check-in

  1. Start at New Family Check-In

    Our team will help register your family.

  2. Get your matching tags

    We’ll print a name tag for your child and a matching security tag for you.

  3. Meet your child’s teacher

    We’ll walk you to the classroom and introduce you to their teacher.

For pickupKeep your security tag for pickup. Our team will match it to your child’s name tag before they leave with you.

Already checked in with us before? Use the Church Center app for a quicker check-in on Sunday. Open Church Center

Jessie Clapp

Journey Kids Pastor

Pastor Jessie Clapp

Whether you’re planning your first visit or already call Journey home, Pastor Jessie would love to hear from you.

Contact Pastor Jessiejessie@journeyinbend.com

Your Next Steps

New to Journey Kids?

Find out what to expect on your first Sunday.

Plan your visit

Interested in child dedication?

Learn about this commitment and how our church comes alongside your family.

Child dedication

Want to serve in Journey Kids?

Help equip this mighty generation to know Jesus and live out their faith. Select Journey Kids on the Superhero application.

Join our team
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Young children gathered around a table with balloons
A Journey Kids leader speaking into a microphone with children seated around her

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Good questions.
Real answers.

How does pickup work?+

Our team checks your parent security tag against your child’s name tag before releasing your child.

Are staff and volunteers screened?+

All Journey Kids staff and volunteers have completed background checks and training.

Can I ask about my child’s needs before we come?+

Yes. Email jessie@journeyinbend.com so the team can talk with you before your visit.