Welcome to Cornerstone Kids
It’s our goal to invest in the next generation. That means that everything we do in Cornerstone Kids is focused on child discipleship, family discipleship, and outreach to families. We want the next generation to be ready and equipped to live and serve in their own communities. All of our programming and events are created with this focus in mind, and we are excited to be able to come alongside families and minister to their children.
Are you feeling a nudge to serve in Kids Church?
Serve offers the perfect opportunity to see what serving in Kids Church is all about!
Each summer, we give our amazing year-round volunteers a much-needed break — that's where you come in! We're inviting our church family to step in and serve with our kids' programs by signing up for just 2 or 3 Sundays this summer. It takes 10 people upstairs and 27 people downstairs each week to make it all happen — that's 370 volunteer spots over 10 weeks!
This is a great opportunity to use your time and gifts to help invest in the next generation. You can sign up through the button below.
Invest in the Next Generation ...
One Wish at a Time
We invite you to partner with us in enhancing the Sunday experience for our youngest members! We've created an Amazon Wish List with meaningful supply upgrades that would make a big difference in our Kids Church programming. From craft materials to educational games, these items will help us create an even more engaging and enriching experience for our children. Thank you for your continued support of our children's ministry!
Join Us on a Sunday
Kids Programs
We have a place for kids of all ages! On Sunday mornings, we offer a safe and loving nursery program for infants and toddlers through age 2. Kids ages 2 through 5th grade will enjoy an interactive experience in Kids Church which includes singing, a Bible lesson, themed activities, and a chance to play and interact with a great community of kids their own age. Nursery and Kids Church classes up to 1st grade meet every week in the lower MMC, and older children in grades 2nd through 5th meet weekly in the upper MMC youth center.
Sundays at 9:00am & 10:45am
Cornerstone Christian Church
495 Wyckoff Ave.
Wyckoff, NJ 07481
July 14th through 18th
We are so excited for VBS 2025! This year's theme is "Wonder Junction," where kids will marvel at Jesus and learn what it means to live for His glory. Each day, kids will explore the life of Jesus from His birth to His return. Registration is now closed. Please reach out to Luke at losterhus@cornerstonenj.org with any questions.
Volunteer With Us!
Cornerstone Kids needs volunteers who love children, love God, and are passionate about serving. If you would like to be a part of what God is doing in Cornerstone Kids, take a moment to fill out this application.
What Are Big Church Sundays?
At Cornerstone, we are committed to investing in the next generation of believers by fostering lifelong faith and nurturing a connection to the local church. We do this through age-specific programming geared to each stage of their spiritual, intellectual, social, and physical development from nursery age to high school, as well as through Big Church Sundays.
On Big Church Sundays, we invite kids, second grade and up, to join us and experience church as we do. The sermons are designed to engage both adults and children, using humor, captivating illustrations, and shorter sermon lengths for young believers. This shared experience helps children feel at home with the larger church family, fostering a sense of belonging and connection within our church community.
Learn more in this video as Pastor Fred and Pastor Jack discuss our philosophy of integrating faith and community and our desire to support families in laying the foundation for our kids to have lifelong faith.
AWANA is designed for children ages 3 through 5th grade. It offers a fun-filled environment where kids can develop a strong biblical foundation through engaging games, songs, and Bible stories. The program runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm throughout the school year. If you have any questions, please reach out to Luke at losterhus@cornerstonenj.org.
Stay Informed
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Upcoming Events
Don’t miss out on our upcoming events. Mark your calendars for a time to build memories, share fellowship, and invite your friends and neighbors!
Check out what we have planned for the next few months.
Meet the Team
Kids Ministry Team
Hello! I'm Jack and I am the team leader for our Family Ministries team. That means I get to oversee our awesome Family Team staff and support them in any way I can. Most of my time goes to our middle and high school students and all the programming for them.
Jack Hein
Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I love dancing and spending time with my family. In my spare time, you can find me watching birds and eating lots of pizza. I have been at Cornerstone since 2016 but began my role in Family Ministry in February 2023. I oversee all programs from birth through first grade as well as support aspects of Elementary Education, like AWANA. Feel free to find me on a Sunday and say hello ... I would love to meet you!
Lauren Kirk
Director of Early Education
Hey! I'm Luke, and I oversee AWANA and Kids Church on Sunday mornings for 2nd-5th graders! I also assist with the middle school youth group on Tuesdays. In my free time, I like to run, eat, and have game nights with friends. I am blessed to serve in this role and am grateful to be able to invest in the next generation!
Luke Osterhus
Director of Elementary Education
Hello! I'm Jack and I am the team leader for our Family Ministries team. That means I get to oversee our awesome Family Team staff and support them in any way I can. Most of my time goes to our middle and high school students and all the programming for them.
Jack Hein
Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries
Hello! I'm Jack and I am the team leader for our Family Ministries team. That means I get to oversee our awesome Family Team staff and support them in any way I can. Most of my time goes to our middle and high school students and all the programming for them.
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I love dancing and spending time with my family. In my spare time, you can find me watching birds and eating lots of pizza. I have been at Cornerstone since 2016 but began my role in Family Ministry in February 2023. I oversee all programs from birth through first grade as well as support aspects of Elementary Education, like AWANA. Feel free to find me on a Sunday and say hello ... I would love to meet you!
Lauren Kirk
Director of Early Education
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I love dancing and spending time with my family. In my spare time, you can find me watching birds and eating lots of pizza. I have been at Cornerstone since 2016 but began my role in Family Ministry in February 2023. I oversee all programs from birth through first grade as well as support aspects of Elementary Education, like AWANA. Feel free to find me on a Sunday and say hello ... I would love to meet you!
Hey! I'm Luke, and I oversee AWANA and Kids Church on Sunday mornings for 2nd-5th graders! I also assist with the middle school youth group on Tuesdays. In my free time, I like to run, eat, and have game nights with friends. I am blessed to serve in this role and am grateful to be able to invest in the next generation!
Luke Osterhus
Director of Elementary Education
Hey! I'm Luke, and I oversee AWANA and Kids Church on Sunday mornings for 2nd-5th graders! I also assist with the middle school youth group on Tuesdays. In my free time, I like to run, eat, and have game nights with friends. I am blessed to serve in this role and am grateful to be able to invest in the next generation!
Wyckoff Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is located on the Campus of Cornerstone Christian Church in the lower level of the McGuill Ministry Center. This school of excellence has been located on the Campus of Cornerstone Christian Church since 1995. We have over 20 staff members with an enrollment of approximately 150 children for each school year.
Cornerstone Christian Church is proud of this educational ministry. Our school is designed to enhance learning and imagination and to create an atmosphere that fosters academic, physical, developmental, and spiritual growth for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. Our program reflects our values and belief that God’s Word is the foundation of truth and that God’s love should be the model for our lives. The School Board oversees every aspect of the preschool’s operations.
The preschool is licensed by the State of New Jersey and is in full compliance with regulations established by the New Jersey Department of Human Services for Child Care Centers. The school board and staff diligently provide children with a safe environment and a bountiful supply of creative materials and equipment in seven (7) state-of-the-art classrooms and has both an outdoor and indoor playground.
