Our Purpose
Our mission is to join God in His work of transforming children through the gospel of Jesus Christ. We seek to support the family in their effort to dig deep roots in God’s Word leading to a saving faith through Jesus Christ and loving obedience to Him as Lord of their lives. This creates the foundation they need to join God’s work in their community and the world.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Our Sunday Programs at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 0 - 18 Months
Even the youngest child will receive the utmost loving care in our nursery ministry. Our nursery is staffed with wonderful volunteers who will cradle your infant in this loving, safe environment.
Ages 18 Months – 2 years
Toddlers will learn Bible lessons that are designed for them to understand. Storytelling and music will be used to proclaim God’s truths.
2-4 Year Olds
Taught in a classroom setting, your child will be actively engaged in creative Bible lessons that encourage their knowledge and understanding that God loves them and desires a relationship with them.
GOD MADE ME.
GOD LOVES ME.
JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Students
Students meet together in a large group setting and small group huddles. We use the Gospel Project to systematically walk our children through the story of Redemption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my child be safe while I am away?
Safety for both children and those ministering to them is a high priority at Oakwood. Each person involved in our children’s ministry must complete a ministry interview process, including a thorough application, careful in-person screening, and a personal background check through PROTECT MY MINISTRY, a nationally recognized company. Our other safety policies cover appropriate ratios, tailored facilities, and mature supervision.
Additionally, we use an electronic check in system where a unique security code is given to both adult and child. Children are only released for pick up to the adult whose tag matches the child’s name tag. We will contact parents in person or via cell phone if a need arises.
Who can be involved in Children’s Ministry?
Those who pass the ministry interview process are gratefully invited to serve in this ministry. We have parents, grandparents, adults and youth – in fact, anyone who has accepted Jesus as his/ her Savior and has a heart to serve God. Training and supervision are provided by experienced staff and volunteers.
How do I get involved?
For information or questions about our Children’s ministry, please contact us at heather@oakwoodfl.org or 813.969.2303.
Be A Missionary Right Where You Are
We’re putting a “real face” on missions! Through a variety of outreach projects, we are involving the whole children’s ministry in missions work locally and around the world. For example:
Global Finger Prints
We have adopted “Baina,” a young girl in the Philippines, through Global Finger Prints.! Our children’s weekly offerings enable us to help her receive educational opportunities, health care and supplemental nutrition.