Haven - Honoring and Valuing Every Need

Our Haven student and adult classrooms are equipped with opportunities to learn and discuss scripture through a variety of methods including Bible reading and discussion, videos and watching our online worship and service when appropriate. Our student and adult ministries seek to reach individuals with diverse needs at an age appropriate level utilizing activities, crafts and games to develop understanding and help them advance in their journey with Christ.

If your child becomes independent in his or her classroom and no longer needs our services, the Haven Director will set up a meeting to discuss next steps for your child.

We stand with you in prioritizing safety and accountability. BattleCreek Haven ministry will always have two adults in the classroom at all times, including during diaper changes.

If a child starts behaving inappropriately, the Haven Director will set up a meeting with you to discuss the behavior and develop a plan to encourage positive change. We may also call/ text you out of service if necessary. We will call the number used to sign your child in, so please make sure your phone is near during service.

Children who are part of the Haven ministry will always start and finish in their age appropriate Haven classroom.

Children age three and under will have their diaper changed during the service. Children age four and five that wear diapers will only be changed if the diaper is soiled. Children and adults over the age of five that wear diapers will not be changed. If diaper is soiled, parents will be called to change their child or adult.Children 8 years old and under will have diaper or pull up changed during the service. Any person older than 8 who wears a diaper or pull up will not be changed, but a parent will be contacted to come and change them if needed.

Your child, student or adult will have the opportunity to experience worship, engage in a Bible story, pray, have a snack, complete a craft, and engage with friends. Their time in class is designed to be structured, purposeful, and fun.

Our Haven facility is designed to meet the needs of all ages and has been equipped to allow children, students and adults a Sunday morning experience that will meet the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of each individual.

Safety is one of our primary focuses at BattleCreek Church, but we know sometimes sickness and accidents happen. If your child appears to be sick, bleeding, or hurting him/herself, a coordinator or staff member will call/text you immediately. BattleCreek volunteers and staff will not perform medical procedures on children or give medication to children.

The leaders in Haven love children deeply and have been trained for their roles by BattleCreek staff, but they are not necessarily professionals. These people offer their time freely and care for each child to the best of their abilities as members of the Haven Dream Team.