our dream
Partnering with families to follow Jesus and make Him known where they live, work and play.
What can I Expect?
We are excited to journey with families from birth through adulthood.
The family ministry at Cultivate offers events, classes and ways to connect for kids, students, and parents.
Cultivate Kids (Birth-4th grade)
Sundays, 10am
Oasis | Middle School (5th-8th)
Wednesdays, September–May 6–8pm
Catalyst | High School (9th-12th)
Sundays, September–May 6–8pm
Quest | Young Adults (ages 18-28)
1st & 3rd Sunday of each month
Parent Resources
We want to help you succeed in your parenting, contact us with questions or if you need some support.
Get involved
Here are some ways to take some next steps.
Want to make a difference? Do you like holding babies, telling stories, and leading activities? Do you like serving pizza, greeting guests, or mentoring and sharing life with students? How about participating in lively large group games and worship?
We’d love to meet up with you to tell you more.
What’s coming up
Mark your calenders and join us.
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Dec126:00pm | The Centre
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Dec126:30pm | Rm. 33 (Woods)
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Dec136:00pm | Linking Center
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Dec136:30pm | Conference RM 2
Summer Service Times | Starting June 16 &17 | Sat 6pm & Sun 10am
Enjoying the Summer and giving our volunteers a breather. Ridge Point will be worshiping Saturday, 6pm and Sunday, 10am. We will be resuming back to two Sunday services in the Fall.
Our Guides
Get to know the people involved in Family Life.
Kate Bareman
Student Ministries Pastor
Every milestone, we come together as a family of families to celebrate our children, dream of their future and learn our next best steps as parents and guardians during key phases of life.
CHILD DEDICATION
Child Dedication is a celebration and an opportunity for parents to publicly commit themselves before God, along with their family and friends, to raising their child(ren) to love and honor God.
All families who wish to be part of the Dedication Service must attend a Parent Orientation beforehand where they will receive information about the service and required parent responses. One of the responses will include writing a letter to their child that will include the parent’s dreams concerning their child’s faith, their future and their love for them.
Sign up here for more specific information about upcoming Child Dedication services
4th GRADE GRADUATION
The Family ministry team will partner with and support families as their 4th grade students transition from Ridge Kids into Tribe, our middle school ministry. Parents participate by writing and reading a letter to their child that contains the hopes and dreams they have for their child’s faith and future. 4th grade students are introduced and welcomed into student ministry and into the Weekend Gatherings during this celebratory milestone event.
This event is held each year in the spring. Watch for details.
Contact Melissa Jurries, Elementary Coordinator. 616.395.4126 x422.
GRADUATION CELEBRATION
Celebrate and launch your student during one of the most defining moments and phase your student will go through, High school Graduation. Invite your life group, family and friends to bless and send your student(s) into their next adventure of life.
Parents and guardians will write and read letters of their hopes and dreams for their students in high school.
Contact Tim Nelson, Family Ministries Pastor.
PRESCHOOL to KINDERGARTEN
The Children’s ministry team will partner with and support families as their Pre-K student transitions into Kindergarten. Parents participate by writing a letter in advance and reading it to their child. This letter contains the hopes and dreams they have concerning their child’s faith and future. Pre-K children spend time exploring their new Ridge Kids Kindergarten classroom and they receive a diploma as they participate in a fun graduation ceremony.
This event is held each year in the spring. Watch for details.
Contact Melissa Jurries, Elementary Coordinator. 616.395.4126 x422.
8th GRADE GRADUATION
Parents and Guardians join us and invite your life group, family and friends as we celebrate your student and other 8th graders, and look forward to their new journey in high school!
Parents and guardians will write and read letters of their hopes and dreams for their students in high school.
High School students will share stories and encourage 8th graders as they step into their new schools and youth group.
Contact Tim Nelson, Family Ministries Pastor.