Reliance Kids partners with and equips parents to raise a generation of children who grow in Jesus and spiritual maturity; pursue a God-centered vision of life; engage in worship; study God’s Word; pray; and discover, develop, and use their gifts for the glory of God as they serve Him.
Vision
Reliance Kids is a launching pad for training the next generation to know, love, and serve Jesus. Reliance Kids serves as a place where kids learn Biblical lessons that they can apply to their daily lives so they will grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus as well as continue His plan and purpose as they serve Him with their gifts.
Our vision incorporates equipping three groups within our ministry: children, parents, and Reliance Kids servants.
Strategy
Our goal is to encourage children to know the Word of God deeply and Jesus personally as well as discover, develop, and use their gifts for the glory of God as they serve Him. Reliance Kids seeks to immerse children in God’s Word, teach them how to pray and worship, and support their families in their commitment to facilitate spiritual growth by:
- Teach children the whole Bible.
- Encourage children to develop a biblical mindset and Christian worldview.
- Teach children to trust in the promises of God by sharing the lessons from His Word.
- Lead children to recognize their sinful nature and to respond in repentance & faith in God.
- Cultivate a love for God’s Word and a habit of reading it consistently.
- Give children an opportunity to see the hand of God at work in the world as they serve Him in their homes, church, schools, and community.
- Raise up future leaders as we motivate, mentor, and train children through our CREW 412 program.
Check out our YouTube channel to view past teachings, videos, and other resources!
Weekend Services
Join us on Sundays at 8:00am, 9:45am, or 11:30am for Reliance Kids! Follow the signs when you arrive and you’ll find the check-in kiosks under the umbrellas on the East end of the courtyard. You can expect fun and spirit-filled worship, age-appropriate Bible teaching, and a safe and welcoming environment!
New Family Registration
Please complete the new family registration form to help simplify your first check-in experience. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Leadership:
Tami Peña has served faithfully in the children’s ministry at Reliance Church since 2009 as the Reliance Kids’ Director. Tami has extensive experience in her position, as she has served over 20 years in children’s ministry leadership. She loves Jesus and His kids. Fittingly, Tami became a Christian at the age of 4 while attending a Vacation Bible School. She has carried with her a lifelong passion to help children know and to serve Jesus.
Get to know Tami!
What is your role at Reliance Church?
Director of Reliance Kids
Describe your job in five words?
Grow children to love Jesus
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Child Psychologist
Coffee, Tea, or Soda?
I don’t like coffee, but loooove Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher!
Go-to worship song?
“Goodness of God” and “Fear is Not My Future,” and the classic: “How Great Is Our God”
Who has had the most influence in your spiritual life?
Jesus, my Aunt & Uncle, Pastor Ted & Brenda, and Pastor Chuck Smith
Food you can’t live without?
Mexican Food & cookies from Minor Bakery
Which Bible character would you most likely to be best friends with?
Dorcas
Favorite Quote of all time?
“A season of suffering is a small assignment when compared to the reward. Rather than begrudge your problem, explore it. Ponder it. And most of all, use it. Use it to the glory of God.” — Max Lucado
What is your hope for Reliance Church?
My hope is that we will abide in Colossians 2:6-7; “As you therefore have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving” as we continue to spur others on with God’s love and good deeds!
Reliance Kids Midweek
Reliance Kids Midweek is a Wednesday night program designed to help children develop deep roots in their faith. Together, we’ll explore the foundations of what we believe, why we believe it, and how God’s truth shapes the way we live.
Each week includes Bible teaching, Scripture memory, worship, games, small group discussions, and hands-on activities. Through it all, kids will grow to know Jesus more deeply, learn to confidently live out their faith, and have a blast within their community of friends.
🗓️ Wednesday nights generally following the school schedule. 2026/2027 year will begin September 9th, 2026 and the last day is May 12th, 2027.
⏰ 7:00pm–8:30pm
💰 $40 per child, includes t-shirt and all materials for the year