Kids Church
Ages 3–9 • Sunday Mornings • After Announcements
At Smithville, we want our children to know God’s Word and begin building a relationship with Jesus Christ from an early age. Kids Church provides an age-appropriate environment where children can learn biblical truth, grow in their understanding of Christ, and discover what it means to follow Him.
Children join their families for the beginning of our Sunday morning worship service and are dismissed to Kids Church after announcements.
Virginia Welch
Sister Virginia has faithfully served as Smithville’s Kids Pastor for the past seven years, ministering to children ages 3–9 with a heart for helping them know Jesus Christ and grow in God’s Word.
Her background in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Development, along with her experience working with children, helps her create an environment where children can learn biblical truth in a way they can understand.
Above all, her desire is for every child who comes through Kids Church to know that Jesus loves them, to grow in their faith, and to begin building a biblical foundation that will remain with them as they grow.
Training & Certifications
- CPR/First Aid yearly certification
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Development
Extreme Youth
Ages 10–18 • Wednesday Nights • After Worship
Extreme Youth is a place for young people to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus Christ, build godly friendships, and become grounded in God’s Word.
Our desire is for our youth not only to know what they believe, but to live out their faith, develop compassion for the lost, and be equipped to reach others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Extreme Youth joins our Wednesday night worship service at 7:00 PM and gathers together following worship.
Janice McCathern
Sister Janice has faithfully served in youth ministry for more than 20 years, with a heart for helping young people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and become grounded in God’s Word.
Her years of experience include 14 years teaching children ages 9–12, 20 years as a foster parent, and six years serving on the state board. Through these experiences, along with extensive training related to children and teenagers, she brings both experience and a genuine love for young people to Extreme Youth.
Her desire is to see each young person grow in their faith, build godly relationships, develop compassion for others, and become equipped to live for Christ and share the Gospel with those around them.
Training & Certifications
• CPR/First Aid yearly certification
• Fire Safety & Disaster Preparedness
• Medication Assistance
• Understanding Sex Trafficking: Learning the signs and how to avoid it
• Prevention of Abuse, Neglect, & Exploitation
•Problematic Sexual Behaviors in Children & Teens
• Mental Health Issues in Children & Teens
• Confidentiality & HIPAA
• Crisis Management
• Self-Injury
• Social & Physical Aggression
• Dealing with substance Exposed Children
• Caring for children who have been sexually abused
• Understanding Noncompliance Children
• Anger Outbursts in Children
• Children with Autism
• Signs of Eating Disorders
• Grief & Loss for Children
