KIDS ZONE RENOVATIONS OVERVIEW
VISION
Kids will remember how they feel long before they remember what they’re told.
We invest in the next generation because 83% of Christians make their commitment to Jesus between the ages of 4-14. We are committed to creating an environment that is safe, warm, and welcoming. Our goal is to provide a space where children feel loved and secure, and where the story of God as Creator is clearly told—laying a strong theological foundation that will shape their understanding of who God is and how He made them.
DETAILS
The Kids Zone Renovation is a major 34,520-square-foot project that will completely transform our current children’s ministry area. This space is being reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up to better serve children from birth through 5th grade. Our goal is to create an engaging, functional, and welcoming environment that supports meaningful ministry to kids and families for years to come.
The design of the Kids Zone highlights God as Creator—from the “little world” of Wonderment Park for our youngest children to the galaxy-themed spaces for 3rd through 5th graders. In a culture that tells kids they are insignificant accidents of nature, we want to counter that narrative by giving them an identity in Christ: they are loved, purposeful, and designed by a Creator. Every design element points back to the truth that God is to be praised for His creation.
The Kids Zone design elements are also highly cost-effective—representing less than 8% of the Kids Zone Renovation cost—thanks to the generosity of Bill Smith, a member at Crossroads, who has donated his design time. Bill brings extensive experience designing museum exhibits and educational spaces locally, nationally, and internationally, along with significant expertise in church children’s ministries.
Bill came to Christ as a child, and together with his wife Melissa—who has served as a children’s ministry director and offered her own insights into this project—they share a passion for seeing kids know Jesus at an early age. Their combined expertise ensures the design is both theologically rich and uniquely functional for children’s ministry.
Each classroom has been thoughtfully crafted to foster a flexible, engaging, and welcoming environment. A large TV monitor provides access to a wide range of curriculum and teaching resources. Integrated speakers allow leaders to shape the classroom energy with music—whether energizing the room or calming it with soothing sounds. Adjustable lighting provides further control to create the right atmosphere for learning and worship. Each classroom will also feature a magnetic whiteboard for interactive teaching, new LVT flooring with carpet accents for durability and comfort, modern furniture to support small groups and activities, and space to comfortably accommodate up to 24 students.
LITTLE KIDS ZONE (Infants to 2nd Grade)
As children enter Little Kids Zone, they’ll step into an enchanting space that celebrates God as the Creator of all things. Scripture will be woven throughout the entire area, reminding kids of His power and love. A vibrant mural depicting the seven days of creation will line the main hallway, inviting kids to journey through the beginning of everything.
Each classroom will bring the Pacific Northwest to life, featuring playful illustrations of local animals paired with fascinating fun facts and scripture about God’s handiwork. Each room in Little Kids Zone will be themed with a custom-illustrated animal. In a blueprint style, it will feature the animals and fun facts about them but always pointing to God as Creator. The designer of the blueprint is listed as “Creator God.”
And when it’s time to get the wiggles out, Wonderment Park awaits—a whimsical play space filled with custom-illustrated critters designed to inspire laughter and joy. Wonderment Park is an interior courtyard surrounded by the Little Kids Zone classrooms. It will be a fun play area where kids get to get the wiggles out with all the little critters and creatures.
Wonderment Park isn’t just a place for play—it’s also a powerful bridge between our church and the community. During the week, it will serve as a welcoming space for midweek ministry, offering young families connection, rest, and encouragement.
But its true impact goes even further: it’s an open door for outreach. Families can easily invite friends and neighbors—many who may have never stepped foot in a church—to join them for a fun, free experience. In a region where similar kid play spaces can cost over $100 a day for a family, Wonderment Park offers an unmatched opportunity to serve our community with generosity, hospitality, and the love of Christ.
At the Little Kids Zone, creation comes alive in every corner, sparking curiosity and pointing kids to God as the ultimate Creator and Author of it all. It’s more than a space; it’s an unforgettable experience where faith and imagination flourish!
BIG KIDS ZONE (3rd-5th Grade)
Just across the hall, kids will be able to step into a captivating area that celebrates God as the Creator of the universe! Kids will experience the beauty and precision of our solar system, gaze at glowing stars, and journey through a dazzling asteroid belt.
Each classroom will be themed with a planet from our solar system, where kids will uncover exciting facts, all while discovering the divine design behind it all. Inspired by Psalm 19:1—“The heavens declare the glory of God”—the Big Kid’s Zone invites children to experience awe and wonder as they see God’s creativity on display in the vast, intricate masterpiece of space.
Each room will be themed with a planet with exciting facts will be posted around the custom artwork of the planets, including verses that remind us just how big God is as the creator of the heavens.
KIDS WORSHIP AUDITORIUM: A GALACTIC EXPERIENCE
Our new kids worship auditorium is designed to spark wonder and ignite imagination. With seating for up to 200, this state-of-the-art space blends cutting-edge technology with a fully immersive galactic theme—inviting kids into an environment where worship feels like an out-of-this-world adventure.
At the heart of the room is a dynamic elevated stage, equipped with modern lighting, sound, and video systems, making it the perfect setting for high-energy worship, engaging teaching, and interactive storytelling.
Designed with both fun and function in mind, the space includes flexible seating, ambient lighting effects, and space-themed accents throughout. It’s more than just a room—it’s an experience where kids encounter God in powerful, memorable ways each week.
AWE AND WONDER ROOM: A SENSORY ROOM
As part of our upcoming renovations, we are thrilled to introduce the Awe and Wonder Room, a thoughtfully designed sensory space created specifically to support special needs children with a wide range of sensory processing needs. This dedicated room will serve as a calm, nurturing environment where children who may feel overwhelmed by the sights, sounds, and experiences of everyday life can find a safe and welcoming retreat.
The Awe and Wonder Room is more than just a physical space; it represents our ongoing commitment to fostering an environment of compassion and belonging. In this room, children will have access to carefully selected sensory tools, materials, and experiences that promote regulation, comfort, and positive engagement.
Our desire is for every child to know that they are seen, valued, and cared for. By creating this space, we hope to communicate to families and caregivers that we understand the diverse needs of children and are actively working to provide environments where every child can flourish—emotionally, physically, spiritually, and socially. The Awe and Wonder Room is just one way we are living out our mission to create spaces of belonging, where wonder, discovery, and growth are possible for all.
