Children worship together, learn who God is, and understand salvation through Jesus Christ by participating in art activities, games, and lesson discussion – all in a fun and inviting way!
Welcome to Summit Kids!
We are so happy to have you worship with us. Summit Kids is a place where kids ages 3-5th grade are learning about God through discovery, hands on experiences, building relationships, and creating a change of heart – not just retaining Biblical knowledge. We offer childcare during our Saturday service at 5:30pm and our Sunday services at 9:00am and 10:30am.
Summit Kids are encouraged to:
Love God (Matthew 22:37): Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.
Love Others (Matthew 22:39): And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself
Share It (Matthew 28:19-20): Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
@summitkidsdurango
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What’s Happening
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Parenting the Love & Logic Way with Dr. Doug Miller
This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately with kids ranging from preschoolers to teenagers!
Church Center is live!
sStart using Church Center to access everything that is going on at Summit Church!
Mom Squad
A group for mothers of young children (birth – 6 years) to come and receive support, encouragement, and walk through life as mamas together.
Kid Parent Resources
Click here for our Summit Kids parent resources.
Nursery
(Ages 0-3)
Infants and Toddlers will experience the Bible the best way they learn…by doing! Our Nursery Team implements Play-N-Worship, Play-along Bible Stories. These age-appropriate lesson get little ones worshipping God and knowing Jesus through movement and fun! They will learn songs that make them want to sing out and they’ll discover Bible truths through intentional play.
Summit Kids
(Preschool-5th grade)
Our amazing Summit Kids Volunteer team use a curriculum called Dig In by Group Publishing. In each lesson, kids will learn a Bible Point through Core Bible Study, play a game, and participate in a hands on activity – it could be anything from a science project to an art project! Kids are learning about the heart of God and hopefully having a change of heart themselves. This age-appropriate curriculum will help grow your child’s faith and encourage them to build a firm foundation for life’s struggles.
Kids Staying in Service
If you wish to remain as a family in the Sanctuary together, there are Pew Packets available for fidgety hands. Ushers are available to assist you in getting a Pew Packet.
SERVE WITH SUMMIT KIDS
If your heart is to pour into the next generation of world changers and history makers, we would love to have you be a part of the Summit Kids Team!! Please click the “Volunteer” button to fill out the volunteer application or contact the Children’s Director at ashleigh@summitdurango.org. Since safety is one of our top priorities, we require all volunteers to complete Safe Gatherings training.
Your child’s safety is one of our top priorities! We ensure that every volunteer has completed Safe Gatherings training which includes a background and reference checks. We will give your child a name tag that correlates to your guardian receipt. Summit Kids goes to great lengths to ensure that each classroom environment is a safe and enjoyable place for your child to experience the love of Christ.
Dedication and Baptism
Infant Dedication is when a family dedicates their child to God and the infant is welcomed into the church family. Baptism is when a child makes the decision for themselves that they believe Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. Every year, Summit Church does a river baptism for all who are interested. This event is typically in August, and we will be posting more information about it on our website this summer. For more information or to sign up for an infant dedication or baptism please click below.
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Childcare Coordinator
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Miriam Morgan grew up between the church and the dance studio. Her career reflects this upbringing as she danced in professional dance companies Praise in Motion and Advocate Arts from age 11 into adulthood. During her professional career, Miriam also taught dance from 2004 through the present. She and her husband Daniel moved to Durango in 2014. She soon after bought Durango Dance where she still teaches and dances in the Allegro Dance Company.
Growing up in church, Miriam served in numerous roles including in the nursery, youth ministry, arts ministry, tech team, and preaching. She loves working with children and supporting the rest of the Summit leaders in meeting the needs of children with special needs and unique backgrounds.
Miriam lives with her husband and three young children.
Weekend Coordinator
Lindsey Stelte is the Weekend Coordinator at Summit Church. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, she made the decision to move to Chicago to pursue her studies in psychology. While there, she worked and performed in esteemed theaters. Eventually, her path led her to the northwest, where she dedicated her time and effort to the Oregon Humane Society. Lindsey embarked on a cross-country adventure and discovered a deep affection for New Mexico. This love for the region eventually led her to settle in Aztec, NM. There, she worked for the City of Aztec in the Parks and Recreation Department, where she earned a reputation as hardworking and the spirit of the department. Lindsey is thrilled she came across Summit Church, where she felt an immediate connection.
Lindsey spends her free time with her beloved one, Sophie the dog. Their pastimes include jogging, hydration, and astronomy. When Lindsey is not spending time with her dog, she wonders what the dog might be up to or thinking.
