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YOUTH & CHILDREN
MINISTRY
Directed by: Reverend Brenton Cox
Ministry that focuses on the spiritual growth and development of the church’s children, youth and teens by providing opportunities for youthful praise and worship, educational activities, music and theatrical production, volunteerism and outreach initiatives.
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Outreach: Our Heart to Yours
Youth Ministries
Azizi Children's Ministry
Positively reinforces the teachings of the Bible, including the importance of spiritual lessons through various activities throughout the year. It also encourages the uplifting of God in our children (ages 9 and under) lives.
​COORDINATORS: Sis. Kia Harris and Sis. Keisha Siah
Physical Fitness/ Athletics
This ministry consists of a children’s basketball team (under 12), a youth basketball team (ages 13-18), a men’s team (ages 19 and over), a co-ed softball team (ages 18 and up) and co- ed aerobics classes (ages 13 and up).
​COORDINATOR: TBA
Wigglin' Worshippers Nurse
Provides childcare for children ages 3 and under for members and visitors during worship services on Sunday and Wednesday Bible for Life Class.
​COORDINATORS: Sis. Erin Anderson, Sis. Veda Crump, and Sis. Ebony Walton
Zion Hill Spiritual Dancers "Kiroho"
Provides a positive, spiritually based environment for children and youth to praise God through dance.
​COORDINATOR: Sis. Michelle Phalo
Children's Chapel
Every 2nd and 3rd Sunday, 8:00 am and 10:30 am services. A guide to helping our children transition in a positive and spiritual way into the adult services. It also serves to spiritually enrich our children through the message, prayer, scripture, and singing.
​DIRECTOR: Rev. Brenton Cox
Rites of Passage
A twelve-week program that teaches some of life’s essential, character producing lessons in the African and African American traditions.
​COORDINATOR: Sis. Shelia Parker
Teen Ministry
Provides a positive, spiritually based environment for teens to learn how to live like Christ and apply Christ’s ways to their daily life. Ages 13 and up.
​COORDINATORS: Sis. Monica Murray and Bro. Kelwyn Trawick
God's Attainable Purpose (GAP)
Youth ages 10-12
​COORDINATOR: Sis. Lauren Harris
Wednesday Night Live!
Offers scheduled tutoring and homework supervision during the Bible for Life class, along with Bible lesson activities and rap sessions.
​COORDINATOR: TBA
Zion Hill Choral Readers
Provides a positive, spiritually based environment for children to learn and enhance public speaking skills.
​COORDINATOR: TBA
Junior Ushers
An usher’s ministry for youth ages 13 – 18. Ushers meet 2nd Saturdays from 11:30 am to 12:00 pm and usher every 2nd Sunday in Children’s Chapel and every 4th Sunday during regular worship services.
​COORDINATOR: Sis. Brenda Nalls
Westlake HS Support Ministry
A ministry designed to interact with our neighborhood high school in a variety of mutually supportive services.
​COORDINATOR: TBA
Zion Hill Mime Team
Provides a positive, spiritually based environment for children and youth 13-18 years old to praise God through MIME.
​COORDINATOR: TBA