Real Churches. Real Results

It’s a Sunday morning. You’re halfway through setting up chairs, printing nametags, and untangling the mystery that is the puppet box. A volunteer texts to say they’re out sick. One kid is already crying. And you haven’t even opened your lesson yet.

Sound familiar?

Now imagine this: it’s still Sunday. Still a little chaotic. But the lesson? It’s already prepped. The videos are loaded. The team knows what to do—and your kids are engaged, like really engaged. You’re not surviving the morning. You’re leading it.

That’s what churches told us happened during the pilot of The Park’s curriculum.

So, What Actually Happened During the Pilot?

From September to December of 2025, kids ministries across the country tested our curriculum. We partnered with churches of all shapes and sizes, from multi-site campuses to small congregations with one classroom.

We didn’t give them a polished sales demo. We gave them the curriculum and asked one question:

Can this actually serve your ministry where you are?

And what came back surprised us.

What Churches Experienced

Yes, the videos were engaging. Yes, the visuals were inviting. But what churches consistently told us wasn’t about production value—it was about the shift.

Kids were having more conversations.
Volunteers felt prepared instead of overwhelmed.
Leaders weren’t scrambling at the last minute.

What clicked wasn’t novelty. It was clarity.

Because The Park doesn’t start with behavior or busyness—it starts with identity. Kids learned they were created by God, known by Him, and loved enough to be rescued by Jesus. They didn’t just hear Bible stories; they began to understand the bigger story God is telling.

Not Just Well-Made—Well-Researched

Here’s something we don’t talk about enough in the curriculum world: a lot of it looks good on the outside but doesn’t hold up when Sunday hits. That’s why we didn’t just guess our way through The Park.

We built it on purpose—with the help of people who’ve lived this.

Our team is made up of leaders who’ve served in ministry for years. We’ve written lessons in the church copy room on Saturday night. We’ve scrambled to keep toddlers from eating crayons during snack time. And when it came time to build something better, we knew we needed more than just good intentions.

We partnered with:

• Child psychologists who helped us shape age-appropriate storytelling and emotional engagement

• Elementary and preschool educators who know what actually works in a room full of kids

• Pastors who understand theology

• Writers, creatives, and of course, real ministry leaders who helped us pressure test every idea

The result? A curriculum that connects with kids where they are—and equips leaders with tools that are theologically rich, developmentally sound, and actually usable.

One leader shared:

“Your curriculum has been such a gift to our ministry. When I had to hand a lesson to a volunteer just minutes before class, she was able to review everything quickly and lead with confident.”

Built for Real Ministry Spaces

Let me be real for a second—as the Head of Design, I care a lot about how things look. I poured over every detail from the lesson guides, to the characters, to the graphics. I wanted it to feel fresh and welcoming. Something you’d actually want to use.

But I also know this: just because something looks good doesn’t mean it’ll actually work when you’re in the thick of it.

Design alone doesn’t make a Sunday easier. It doesn’t fix the internet when it’s down. It doesn’t magically clone your one good volunteer. And it definitely doesn’t stop toddlers from trying to eat the memory verse card. That’s why we didn’t just design The Park to be beautiful—we built it to hold up in the back room, where real ministry happens.

We tested this with churches meeting in school gyms and church plants with one storage bin. We shaped every page and video around the reality that you might be holding a crying baby in one arm and a lesson plan in the other.

Because that’s what I wanted too. Not something that just looked the part, but something that showed up when it mattered.

“I’ve seen a lot of polished curriculums that fell apart when we tried to use them. This didn’t. The Park feels like it was made by people who’ve been there.”

So yes—the visuals matter. But they’re just the frame. What really counts is whether it works when your Sunday is hanging by a thread.

What Changed? Honestly… Everything.

Here’s what churches told us happened during the pilot:

• Kids started remembering the Bible story after the car ride home

• First-time volunteers said they actually felt prepared

• Parents noticed their kids talking about God more

• Teams said they were less overwhelmed and more excited to show up

Now, we’re not claiming it solves every problem. There will still be weeks when things go sideways. But when the foundation is solid—when your curriculum is actually helping you lead—those moments don’t sink you. They grow you.

Not Flashy

You know what we didn’t want? A curriculum that relies on gimmicks. Because kids are smart. They don’t need hype. They need heart.

What we built is intentionally simple and quietly powerful. The Gospel is always central. The stories are engaging but clear. The videos aren’t flashy—they’re meaningful. And everything ties together with age-appropriate discussion, worship, and hands-on activities that don’t feel like filler.

We didn’t try to be the loudest or the slickest. We tried to be faithful. And that’s what’s resonating.

Sundays Count—So Let’s Make Them Matter

Curriculum doesn’t fix everything. But it can shift the weight you're carrying. It can bring clarity. It can build confidence. And it can help your team get back to what really matters—helping kids know who God is and how much they’re loved.

If that’s the kind of Sunday you want more of, The Park might be the right fit.

“We’re not just teaching stories. We’re shaping lives. The Park gets that.”

Want to see what a difference it could make at your church?

Take a look at the 2026–2027 Scope & Cycle. Discover the monthly themes, Bible stories, and big ideas behind The Park.

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