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Open Door Kids (Baby – 5th Grade)

Open Door kidz offers two age-specific ministries with interactive, biblical teaching and activities for every stage. Our goal is to partner with parents to guide kids toward a HEART for God.

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BEGINNER
Baby – Preschool

Sundays | 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Wednesdays | 6:30 PM

ELEMENTARY
PreK – 5th Grade

Sundays | 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
Wednesdays | 6:30 PM

Events

Throughout the year, we’ll host several big events designed to help kids connect with each other, with their families, and with their leaders.
Special events will often be the place where kids or families walk into our ministry for the very first time.

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JOIN AN AMAZING TEAM THAT IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

We are training up the next generation of Jesus followers, who will continue to carry the gospel to the ends of the Earth. You can have an impact on a child’s life that will amount to a lifetime of glorifying God.

JOIN THE TEAM!

Our Team

Jason Pielaet
Elementary Director
585-889-3220
EMAIL

Angela Schneider
Beginner Director
585-889-3220
EMAIL

Danae Schneider
Family Ministry Admin. Asst.
585-889-3220 ext. 15
EMAIL

Jonathan “T-Bear” Stansel
Pastor of Family Ministry
585-889-3220 ext. 24
EMAIL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you keep kids safe?2026-10-07T18:06:34+00:00

All of our volunteers in the children’s ministry have undergone thorough background checks and have been vetted by our staff. We also have a dedicated security team on site at all times.

How do I check my kids in?2026-10-07T18:08:24+00:00

When you arrive, stop by the kidzcheck kiosk and let our friendly Welcome Team know it’s your first time. We’ll personally guide you through the check-in process, introduce you to our amazing kids team, and walk you to the age-appropriate classrooms for your children.

What if my child needs me during service?2026-10-07T18:09:16+00:00

Each family gets a special printed tag every service with a number that matches your child. If we need you for any reason, we’ll send you a quick text!

What about child dedication or baptism?2026-10-07T18:11:15+00:00

We love both! We offer a Family Dedication class and reception where you can publicly commit to raising your child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord while surrounded by your family and church family.

For children who have made a profession of faith and are interested in being baptized, we have a special class designed for 3rd through 5th graders which is all about what it means to be a Christian and will prepare them for baptism.

Contact us at kidz@opendoorchili.org or head over to our events page to stay informed on upcoming classes.