Children & Students on Mission

Even the youngest children can begin to understand what it means to care for others. Our preschool mission resources introduce little ones to the love of Jesus and how they can show that love to the world.

Preschoolers

We want boys and girls in grades 1–6 to grow in their faith and be empowered to make a difference through missions. Here’s how we help them do just that:

Elementary

Girls In Action

Girls in Action (GA) is a missions discipleship group for girls in grades 1–6. Through stories, service projects, and group activities, girls learn how to live on mission in their everyday lives.

Annual Events & Resources:

  • Mom & Me Weekend (May)

  • CrossRoads Camp Opportunities

  • Missions Curriculum & Resources

Abigail Girls

This leadership program is for outstanding GA participants in grades 4–6. It begins with a January retreat and includes opportunities throughout the year—from summer camps to state-wide women’s

Details:

  • Must be active in a children’s missions program

  • Applications due in October

  • Contact Rhonda to nominate a girl

Royal Ambassadors

Royal Ambassadors is a discipleship group for boys in grades 1–6. Through fun, service, and learning, boys grow spiritually, mentally, and relationally at work in the world.

Annual Events & Resources:

  • RA Racer

  • Camping Retreat for Men & Boys

  • Missions Curriculum & Resources

Students

Acteens

We provide spaces for students to grow deeper in faith, discover their calling, and live out missions in everyday life.

Acteens guides girls in grades 7–12 to develop a heart for missions, leadership, and faith-driven action.

Annual Events & Opportunities:

  • Shine Conference

  • Teen Girls Missions Curriculum

State Panelists

High school girls with a passion for leadership can apply to serve as Panelists—helping plan the Shine event and participating in year-round missions.

Details

  • Must be active in a youth group

  • Contact Rhonda to nominate a 10-12th grader

Challengers

Challengers is a discipleship pathway for boys in grades 7–12, focusing on Scripture, missions involvement, and leadership.

Annual Events & Opportunities:

  • Camping Retreat for Men & Boys

  • Challengers Missions Curriculum

Leadership in Training (LIT) at CrossRoads

The Leaders in Training (LIT) program is for students ages 15–17 who want to grow as leaders and explore God’s calling on their life.

Because every church has its own story, our Children & Students strategists are available to help you find the right opportunities and resources for your congregation.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help.

Rhonda Marstin

Children & Students

Steve Dalton

Boys & Men

We believe that everyone—no matter their age—can be part of God’s mission in the world. From the earliest preschool years to high school graduation, we offer programs that help children and students love God, love their neighbors, and grow into leaders with a missional heart.

Events & Opportunities