“At the heart of the Children’s Equipping Center is our mandate to encourage, teach, and equip children to be devoted disciples of Jesus. Our desire is to see our children enjoy deep fellowship with God and others. Our hope is that they will choose to love, serve, and obey Him with all their heart as they grow in the knowledge and love of God. This wouldn’t be possible without an army praying and the help of individuals like you.”
Lenny & Tracy La Guardia
If you would like to volunteer and work with CEC, attend an Equipping the Smaller Saints on–ramp. This class communicates the vision, values, and program practices of the ministry. It is offered the third Saturday of every month. See our church bulletin for exact location and times.
After completing the on–ramp class, the individual will receive an appointment with a CEC senior leader where the screening process will begin.
There are many different opportunities to serve, including:
Signs & Wonders Camps
Camp I:
- Day camps for ages 6–7 and 8–12 | June 6–12
Little Edition day camp for ages 4–5 | TBD
Camp III:
- Day camps for ages 6–7 and 8–12 | June 26–July 1
Little Edition day camp for ages 4–5 | TBD
Camp II:
- Day camps for ages 6–7 and 8–12 | June 16–22
Little Edition day camp for ages 4–5 | TBD
Positions available: group leader, kitchen staff
Weekend Services
CEC for Staff Services for ages 1–12
Fridays, 5–7pm | Forerunner Church and CEC Blue Ridge building
CEC for Encounter God Services for ages 3–12
Fridays, 7:30–9pm | Forerunner Church
Times vary | Forerunner Church and CEC Blue Ridge building
CEC for Forerunner Church Services for ages 1–12
Sundays, 8:45–10:15am and 11am–12:30pm | Forerunner Church and CEC Blue Ridge building
Positions available: lead teacher, assistant teacher, classroom assistant, parent assistant, worship leader, special needs buddy, welcome center staff
KidCity7 Outreaches
Ages 3–18 | KCPD at South Patrol Station (Police Athletic League)
Wednesdays, 4:30–7:30pm | Calico Farms, Daisy Walnut, Ruskin Heights & Raytown. TBA: Belvidere, Kings, and Cloverleaf
Wednesdays, 3–5pm | Daisy Walnut & Ruskin Heights
TBA: Belvidere, Calico Farms, Kings, and Cloverleaf
Positions available: site coordinator, teacher, assistant, worship leader, special needs buddy
Weekday Classes & Programs
CEC tracks for IHOPKC internships for ages 1–12
Run concurrent with internship dates, Tuesdays–Fridays, 9am–12pm | CEC rooms at Forerunner Church
Positions available: lead teacher, assistant teacher, classroom assistant, parent assistant, worship leader
Tender Shoots Classes
Ages 1–5 | Tuesdays–Fridays, 9am–12pm | CEC rooms at Forerunner Church
Positions available: lead teacher, assistant teacher
Young Messengers Classes
Ages 6–12 | Class days, times, and locations vary
Positions available: lead teacher, assistant teacher
CEC Worship & Prayer Department
Ages 1–12 | All departments of CEC, i.e. weekend services, camps, conferences, KidCity7, Family Prayer Meetings
Positions available: worship leader, musician, singer
Scouting Programs (Girls and Boys)
Ages 5–17 | Times and locations vary
Positions available: pack leader, parent assistant
Parenting with Love and Limits
Weekly family restoration classes
Positions available: coach, family mentor
Special Events
N/A
Conferences
Ages 1–12 | Times and locations vary
Positions available: lead teacher, assistant teacher, worship leader, special needs buddy, classroom assistant, registration staff