Derbyshire is known throughout the community as a church with a great love for children and families. We welcome the opportunity to minister to each and every child who enters through our doors, as well as their families. From the moment a child steps into the church, learning and teaching begin. Derbyshire’s opportunity is to minister to the whole family. We strive to help parents understand that they are the greatest influence in their child’s life. We want parents to know that we are walking hand in hand with them as they face the challenges of raising spiritually growing children in today’s world.
While parents attend Sunday school classes, Derbyshire offers age-level Sunday school classes for babies through 6th graders. During the Sunday morning 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, nursery care is provided. Worship Explorers is a new program, unique to Derbyshire that provides a learning experience about the elements of worship for 2, 3, 4, and 5 year olds. This program is available during the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and is staffed by qualified volunteers who teach through Bible stories, crafts, music, and prayer.
On Wednesday evenings, following the Family Mid-week Dinner in Bryant Hall, various age-related classes in Children’s music and Children’s missions are offered.
During the summer months Derbyshire offers a variety of Bible learning programs for children. Vacation Bible School is an exciting and fun program where children learn to be like Jesus. Summer Fun Days are half day programs with a theme based on Bible learning.
Our Children and Families Ministry Team strongly encourages our congregation to support our ministry in prayer and through hands-on involvement. Our children are a gift from God, and it is our responsibility as adults to model and encourage a relationship with Jesus. Our leadership starts for our children at the youngest of ages and we look forward to working with you as you are either parenting a young child or working with our children, from babies through 6th graders.
DBC offers a child-safe environment for each of our programs, with all volunteers fully investigated and approved.
If you have questions or concerns please contact the church office at churchoffice@dbcrichmond.org or by calling 804-740-7238