North Texas Kids Ministry
Where kids and leaders are a really big deal.
NTKM Exists for a Big Purpose
Let’s reach and show the next generation who Jesus is. (Oh, and have fun along the way!)
We exist because the empowered Church has a mission and mandate to reach and show the next generation who Jesus is. NTKM does that by:
- Empowering the Church to make God’s story available to kids.
- Equipping leaders with resources to help them walk out their God-given call.
- Inspiring kids and leaders alike to participate in compassion ministries and global missions.
Join us in making Jesus known!
Are You a Kid's Pastor?
There’s good news – you don’t have to do kids ministry alone! Here, you have a network of like-minded leaders ready to cheer you on and practical resources to support you. NTKM is a network of real people who all champion the Church’s call to minister to kids and families.
Let’s connect!
If you’re new, we’d love to get to know you!
Our Regional Team
Looking to connect with other regional pastors? We’re here to intentionally serve you! Our regional team serves alongside our NTKM leadership. We would love to help provide you with a network of kids pastors that are local to your region. And not only that, but also connect you with resources you might need to be effective in kid’s ministry.
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Resources
We’re here to help you win! Click here to see what resources are available to you.
Want to serve with us? Click here to see our opportunities.
Discipleship Ministries
Boys and Young Men K-12: Royal Rangers
Royal Rangers is a mentoring program for future men. We’re an activity-based, small-group ministry. And our mission is to evangelize, equip, and empower the next generation of Christ-like men and lifelong servant leaders.
We provide Christ-like character formation and servant leadership development in a highly relational and fun environment. We use multiple methods to provide guidance, discipline, and structure, including friendships, activities, an advancement system, interactive learning, uniforms, a patrol system, and service and ministry outreach.
Girls Ministries
Our Girls Ministries Team trains, equips, and mentors you and your church to be effective ministers and leaders in girls ministry. You’ll be inspired to see God’s ministry grow as we line up with the National Girls Ministry Department. And you’ll be empowered to reach your calling as the Holy Spirit leads and empowers you.
Junior Bible Quiz
JBQ – It’s not just a game. It’s faith for a lifetime. In a fast-paced race to the buzzer, two competing teams try to win as many points as they can as they answer questions about the Bible and its teachings. All questions and answers come from the official Bible Fact-Pak.
Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge
BGMC stands for "Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge." Boys and girls are challenged to help our missionaries, challenged to sacrificially give to missions, challenged to reach the lost, and challenged to keep their hearts open to the call to the work of full-time missions. The money raised through BGMC is used to provide our missionaries with the supplies they need to reach people around the world. BGMC equips kids to know, to care, to pray, to give, and to reach the lost.
Kids Camp
Kids Camp is a place like no other – no matter what age or stage.
It’s where we’re expecting God to move in a way like never before. Where revival is ignited and spiritual depth is pursued. Where bondages are broken and callings come to life. At Camp, changing lives is inevitable.
Dates: July 15-30, 2025
NTKM
Conference
2026
February 27 - February 28, 2026
Life Church, Midlothian
Get ready to be inspired, equipped, and challenged as we discover that God has more for you, your ministry, and the kids you serve. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow, connect, and step into all that God has in store!
Meet Our Director
Michelle Garland
Michelle Garland has served as the North Texas Kids Director for the past eight years. She is a North Texas Ordained minister and has served kids and families for the last twenty-two years. She has a heart to foster a positive environment for children and children's pastors. With her husband, Michael, of twenty years they raise two wonderful daughters, Ava (17) and Emma (15). Michelle is a coffee and football enthusiast but most importantly she loves connecting with fellow children's pastors and celebrating their victories in ministry.
Give Here
We believe that one child can change the world! One of the best discipleship mechanisms we utilize is BGMC - Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge.
