Serve In Next City
Our goal is to communicate to the kids of New City, ages 7-17, that they are valued members of God’s family and of New City Church at large - RIGHT NOW. (1Tim. 4:12) We will work faithfully to encourage and equip our children to walk with Jesus in helping to saturate their homes, church, neighborhoods, schools and city with the gospel. (Matt. 28:18-20, Matt. 19:14)
At New City we say, “The next generation is our responsibility.” They are the next generation. We may be New City but they are NEXT City!
What Is It Like Serving In Next City?
Investing In The Next Generation
We refer to our NEXT City leaders as mentors because we want you to see your ministry as ongoing outside of the NEXT City Village gathering. These kids are on our serve teams, they are in our large Sunday gathering, they are at our home Villages and more. When you serve NEXT City it goes beyond the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month!
As NEXT City mentors we will seek to encourage and equip our children to walk with Jesus in helping to saturate their homes, church, neighborhoods, schools and city with the gospel by:
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Being prepared and proactive before and after Sunday services to see these kids and engage them, encourage them and equip them.
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Having specialized sermon notes prepared, in conjunction with each sermon series, and actually putting them in the kids’ hands and encouraging them to use them.
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Building relationships with these kids, knowing and remembering their names, asking them about their week and reminding them that we will be around after service (and at NEXT City Village) if they have any questions about the sermon or want to pray about anything.
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Being alert for new kids. Greeting them, engaging them, equipping them and inviting any new kids to the NEXT City Village
We can’t forget these kids are in the gathering, learning to worship and listen and hear God’s voice. Lead by example!
FAQ
The Answers You Need
Student Mentor
Next City Village Coordinator
What are the different roles I can serve in on your team?
Jan-May, Sept-Oct NEXT City Village meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at the church. In June, July and August we meet once a month, location TBA. In November and December we meet once a month due to holiday business.
These kids sit in service during the Sunday gathering so a huge part of our ministry as mentors is before and after the gathering. See our kids! Greet them, know their names, help them find sermon notes, greet them during giving and greeting.
What are the requirements to join your team?
Yes, you may serve as a team member before becoming a member of New City Church. But a background check is required.
Can I serve at New City without being a member?
How Do I Get Started?
Fill Out Serve Team Card
Click on the link below and you will be whisked away to a Serve Team form that will get your information to our Kid City team leaders. You will then receive an email with a few additional questions.
Background Check
Our children's safety is our top priority so that is why we do a background check on every single person who serves with children in our church. We will also have you sign an abuse prevention document.
Shadow A Team Member
After everything goes through we will get you scheduled with a team member to shadow on a Sunday morning for some additional training. Once that is complete we'll get you on the schedule.
Our Next City Leaders
Have more questions about Next City? Don't hesitate to reach out to our Next City leaders.