Preteens

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Ministry to help your 5th and 6th grader find belonging in faith!

Is Your Family New to BFC?

We would love to learn more about your family!

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Meet Pastor Kori

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Kori Hooper
Preteen Pastor

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Parent Resources

Hear more about BFC Preteens goals, see our discipleship plan, and learn about SafeKids.

BFC Preteens FAQs

  • BFC Preteens is available each Sunday for worship at 9 and 11am, with preteen community groups at 10am.

    On Wednesdays, BFC Preteens meets from 6 to 7:30pm.

  • BFC Family Ministries teaches families to belong, believe, become, and be sent. For specifics regarding curriculum in BFC Preteens, view our parent resource page.

  • Yes! BFC’s buddies program will pair your preteen who may need extra help with a dedicated volunteer who will build relationship and accompany your child in our preteens’ services!

  • We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our children and youth. We do this by asking all our volunteers and employees to complete a screening process, attend training classes, and to undergo criminal background checks. We then provide them with practical and protective policies that they can implement while working with our youngest and most vulnerable population.

    For more information on this process, visit our Parent Resources page.

How can my Preteen get involved?

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Lead is our Preteen Leadership Team, where students have the opportunity serve and develop their leadership skills. Lead Teams serve on Sunday mornings. If your preteen is interested in serving on a Lead Team, let us know!

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Baptism

We wholeheartedly believe in the power of baptism in your preteen’s walk of faith. Baptism is a big faith step and we want to walk with you and your preteen through this journey! If your preteen is interested in baptism, let us know below!

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