Tekoa Kids · Birth to age 11 · Willow Glen, San Jose
A safe, fun place for your kids to meet Jesus
Every Sunday at 10:30 AM, kids worship, play and learn about Jesus in a class made just for their age, while you enjoy the service. Our Tekoa Kids team can’t wait to meet your family!
✓ Background-checked leaders ✓ Secure check-in
✓ Lessons straight from the Bible
Our mission
Connecting kids to God so they can find and live out their purpose.
What matters most to us
Safe, fun and all about Jesus
Safe
Your child’s safety is our top priority, and it’s an honor we don’t take lightly. Every Tekoa Kids leader passes a background check. Check-in uses matching security stickers, so only you can pick up your child, and we’ll text you if we need you during service.
Fun
We believe church should be fun! Through worship, games, activities and new friendships, kids learn that living for God is just better. Our goal is to help them fall in love with church so they fall in love with Jesus.
Jesus
Jesus is the most important person for kids to know, and He loves children. We teach kids directly from the Bible in ways they understand, and we believe God can do big things even through our youngest Tekoa Kids.
Our heart for kids
Every child is God’s masterpiece
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10
We believe every child is God’s masterpiece, created to be a dreamer, an explorer and a world changer as they bring God’s kingdom to earth. That’s why we named our classes Dreamers, Explorers and World Changers. We’re praying big prayers over these kids, and when kids are called something, they live up to it!
What class am I in?
A class made for every age
From babies to big kids, each class has its own leaders, its own worship and its own lesson every Sunday.
Dreamers · birth to 2
We have big visions, bold prayers and audacious dreams over our little ones. Right from the beginning, they build their foundation on Jesus and experience His love each week through play, exploration and music.
Explorers · ages 3 to 6
We want our kids filled with awe, wonder and curiosity as they ask big questions about God, explore His truths each week and venture into a deeper relationship with Jesus.
World Changers · ages 7 to 11
We guide kids as they establish their identity in Jesus, develop an authentic faith and discover their unique gifts. We believe kids can live boldly for God as Spirit-led leaders and disciple makers in their schools and communities.
Students, ages 12 and up
Students 12 and up are part of the main service, sitting with their parents for worship and the message. Once a month is Youth Sunday: students sit together during the service, then meet together afterward. As Tekoa grows, we'll keep adding more for students.
Meet our Kids Pastor
Hi from Pastor Alli!
Pastor Alli Anderson oversees Tekoa Kids. Alli has had a passion for ministry since college, and she loves building a team of leaders who make Tekoa Kids a safe, fun place where kids meet Jesus. She's worked in education for many years as a teacher and program specialist. Alli is the connector at Tekoa Church as well as someone who is gifted in caring for our team and families.
Have a question before your first Sunday? Alli would love to hear from you.
Your first Sunday
Check-in is easy. Here’s how it works.
1. Pre-register online. It only takes a few minutes and makes Sunday check-in faster.
2. Arrive around 10:15 AM. Head to the Tekoa Kids check-in area. Our team will greet you, ask about allergies and what your child likes to be called, and collect your contact info.
3. Get your stickers. You’ll receive three: one for your child’s shirt, one for a water bottle or diaper bag, and one with a matching code for you.
4. Meet the teacher. We’ll walk you to your child’s class and introduce you. If we need you during service, we’ll text the number you gave at check-in.
5. Pick up after service. Bring your matching sticker. It’s how we make sure every child goes home with the right grown-up.
Questions parents ask
Tekoa Kids FAQ
What ages is Tekoa Kids for?
Tekoa Kids is for kids from birth through age 11. Dreamers (birth to 2), Explorers (ages 3 to 6) and World Changers (ages 7 to 11) each meet in their own class during our 10:30 AM Sunday service.
Is Tekoa Kids safe?
Yes. Every Tekoa Kids leader passes a background check. We use a security sticker system for check-in and pick-up, so only the adult with the matching code can pick up your child, and we text parents if we need them during service.
When should we arrive?
Plan to arrive about 15 minutes early, around 10:15 AM, so there is time to check in and get settled. Service starts at 10:30 AM at Willow Glen Community Center, 2175 Lincoln Ave, San Jose.
What will my child do?
Kids worship, hear a Bible lesson taught in a way they understand, do interactive activities, make new friends and have lots of fun.
Do kids sit with me in the service first?
No, kids go straight to their class at 10:30 AM. Once a month, our World Changers (ages 7 to 11) sit together in the service so we can teach them about worship, and then they head to their classroom before the sermon.
What if my child has a hard time without me?
Our team has lots of experience helping kids (and parents!) get comfortable in the classroom. We’ll work with your family so everyone has a great experience. It may take more than one Sunday, and that’s okay. We’re committed to partnering with you.
What if my child needs me during service?
If we need you for any reason, we will text the phone number you gave us at check-in, so you can relax and enjoy the service.
What about allergies or special needs?
Please tell us about any allergies, medical needs or behavioral needs when you pre-register or check in, so we can best care for your child.
What if my child is sick?
Kids with a fever, vomiting, cold or flu symptoms, or another contagious illness should be symptom-free and fever-free for 24 hours before checking in to Tekoa Kids.
Do I need to pre-register?
It's not required, but it makes check-in faster. You can pre-register your family online in just a few minutes before your first Sunday.
Where do kids ages 12 and up go?
Students 12 and up join the main service with their parents. Once a month, on Youth Sunday, they sit together during the service and meet together afterward.
For parents
Family Discipleship Group
We believe discipling kids takes the church and families working together. A few times a year, parents gather to build community and learn more about discipling our families. Dinner is provided!
We’d love to meet you
Bring the kids this Sunday
Sundays at 10:30 AM · Willow Glen Community Center · 2175 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
Questions about Tekoa Kids? Email info@tekoachurch.org