Family Ministries

Text us at 226-910-1120

Welcome to Family Ministries at Lakeside

At Lakeside, we believe that faith starts at home, and we’re here to support, equip, and walk alongside families every step of the way.

Family Ministries is all about building strong spiritual foundations for kids and youth, while empowering parents and caregivers to nurture faith in everyday life. Whether your child is just taking their first steps or navigating the teenage years, we want to create a community where they are known, loved, and encouraged to grow in their relationship with Jesus.

From engaging Sunday morning environments for little ones to midweek gatherings and events for teens, our goal is to help every child and student discover the hope, joy, and purpose found in following Jesus.

We know raising kids isn’t always easy, but you’re not alone. We’re here to cheer you on, pray with you, and offer tools that make a difference at home and at church.

We invite you to explore all that Lakeside Kids and Lakeside Youth have to offer. Let’s grow in faith together!

Meet the Family Ministries Team

Rose Rabidoux

Family Ministries Pastor

Alisa Ward

Youth Pastor

Mary North

Lakeside Kids Coordinator

Serving Opportunities

Kids Check-In
Do you like welcoming families? Are you comfortable with online systems and computers?

You are committed to creating a first impression that is welcoming and friendly for kids and their families, especially first-time guests. By clicking a few buttons, you also help our new families navigate our secure check-in process. This position requires an arrival time of 9:15am on Sunday mornings but with the ability to be in the service after the coffee break.

Kids Lesson Leader

Are you great at building relationships with kids? Enjoying teaching them about Jesus?

We are looking for great people who want to have fun while investing in the lives of kids from JK to Grade 5. As a Lesson Leader, you are in charge of the room. You lead the provided group lesson for the day, pray with the children, and assist with pick-up. In this position, Lesson Leaders volunteer either in a month on/month off capacity or bi-weekly.

Kids Tear Down
Want to support the Kids program indirectly? Can you be available for 30 minutes after the service?

As part of the Lakeside Kids Tear-Down Crew, you’ll meet in the kids area following the service to help stack chairs, turn off TVs and computers, put away supplies, wipe down tables, and turn off the lights. Volunteers in this role commit to a minimum of once a month.

Kids Crew

Are you great at building relationships with a few kids? Enjoy helping out but not leading a room?

In this role, you’ll greet kids as they arrive, assist and support the Lesson Leader, and help with clean-up. Volunteers in this position help out a minimum of once a month.

Youth Leader

Do you have a heart for teens?

We believe that a key ingredient in a teen’s faith journey is having consistent adults in their life who lead them to Jesus. We are looking for people with leadership abilities and a heart for teens to help on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year.

Connect with Us

Text the word YOUTH to 226-910-1120 to get youth night reminders and other important information.

Text the word KIDS to 226-910-1120 to get important information about Lakeside Kids.