What Is Children’s Sunday?
Children’s Sunday is a sacred and joy-filled day in the life of our church, one where our children don’t just participate in worship, they help create and lead it. From our youngest children (birth through preschool) to our fifth graders, FBG Kids are invited into meaningful leadership, offering their voices, gifts and presence in ways […]
Children’s Winter Retreat
For the second year in a row, our Children’s Winter Retreat was canceled due to inclement weather. While we love snow, we were disappointed not to gather with churches from across South Carolina and Georgia for the weekend. Instead, we did the next best thing! All our retreat participants and chaperones gathered in the AYMC […]
An Invitation to All FBG Kids (and Parents)!
Who’s up for a FREE pancake party?! Shrove Tuesday is on February 17. To celebrate, our Engaged Aging team has been working with the Children’s Ministry to plan a “Mardi Gras” Pancake Party in the Fellowship Hall for all FBG Kids and their grownups. Volunteers from the Engaged Aging Ministry will host the event, take […]
Parent Education Initiative
On Sunday, January 11, we hosted a Parent Education Night for families of children and youth. We welcomed six knowledgeable and compassionate panelists who shared insight into body safety, sexuality and other meaningful topics that support parents as they navigate important, sometimes challenging, conversations with their children. The evening included extended Q&A, where parents asked […]
Join the Children’s and Youth Ministries for an Evening of Learning, Connection and Community
Parent Dinner Party with Professional Panel Sunday, January 11 5:00-7:00pm | Fellowship Hall Our format is simple and conversational: participants will be seated around tables, and we will begin the evening with brief remarks from each of our professionals. We will host experts from a variety of fields, including social work, healthcare, education, counseling, clinical […]
Family Faith Every Day Parenting Circle Cohort Recap
The past four months have been a meaningful journey with the five families in our Parenting Circle. Together, we explored ways to nurture faith practices at home and along the way, we watched a beautiful sense of community grow among both parents and children. We are deeply grateful for the support of the Family Faith […]
Grand (re)Opening of Our Children’s Ministry Hallway!
After months of dreaming, designing, and transforming, our Children’s Ministry Hallway is ready to welcome our FBG Kids, and all of you, into a beautiful, reimagined space! You’re invited to join us for the Grand (re)Opening on Sunday, November 9. The fun begins during Sunday School as our children enjoy their refreshed classrooms and continues […]
Parent Education Initiative: Parent Dinner Party on Loneliness & Bullying
At First Baptist Greenville, we believe in walking alongside families from birth through college. As Bridget and I have dreamed about how to best support children, youth, and their families, we recognized one of the most important ways we can do this is through parent & guardian education. Out of that vision, we developed FBG’s […]
Children’s Ministry Renovation Update
Back in January, the Children’s Ministry began dreaming about what it might look like to refresh our hallway and create spaces that feel warm, welcoming and inviting for children and their families. We are grateful for the support of church leadership and for the tireless dedication of our Property Committee, who helped us move from […]
FBG Kids Is Back for Another Amazing Year!
Get ready to dive into our theme of Making Space as we learn, grow and have so much fun together. Check our yearly calendar to learn more about upcoming events and opportunities! —Bridget Kokolis, Minister of Children