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KIDZ AT HEART INTERNATIONAL

AZ · EIN 50554275 · $784K rev · operational · www.kidzatheart.org
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KIDZ AT HEART INTERNATIONAL is a nonprofit organization focused on equipping leaders to effectively teach children about faith and spirituality. They provide training programs aimed at helping children develop a personal relationship with God through engaging Bible lessons. The organization operates primarily in the United States and Canada.

activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 6
  • Equip adults to nurture faith in children through interactive training Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Provides creative, interactive training programs for church leaders, volunteers, families, and communities to help children know, love, and follow Jesus, with 3,760 participants completing training series to date.
  • Establishing and operating training networks Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    The organization operates 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, with 19 new locations launched. These networks facilitate the delivery of their training programs and have established over 25 self-sustaining training networks for the "Great Commandment Kids Series."
  • Expand ministry reach through new location launches Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Launched 19 new ministry locations globally, including over 25 self-sustaining training networks through the Great Commandment Kids Series, to increase access to faith-based children’s programming.
  • Facilitate spiritual growth and discipleship among children and ministry participants Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Engages children and young people in spiritual formation through the Transforming KidZ Ministry Training Program, resulting in 1,711 participants worldwide committing to spiritual growth and discipling children, and providing Spirit-led resources to nurture faith in Jesus.
  • Measure participant engagement and spiritual commitment outcomes Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Tracks participation and spiritual commitment outcomes, with 3,760 participants completing training series and 1,711 participants worldwide committing to spiritual growth and discipling children.
  • Provide spiritual formation resources for children and ministries Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Offers creative, interactive training programs and Spirit-led tools, lessons, activities, and resources designed to help children know, love, and follow Jesus, while equipping ministries to nurture lifelong faith. These resources support spiritual rhythms in families, children, and communities.
capacity building · 9
  • Conduct specialized workshops for families and caregivers on spiritual discipleship Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Provides practical, skill-based workshops for parents, grandparents, and caregivers to deepen children's spiritual experiences during everyday moments, including "CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES," "DISCIPLING YOUR GRANDCHILDREN," and "PROPHETIC LAMENT," which guide adults in creating intentional God-connection moments and supporting children through grief.
  • Deliver faith formation training programs for children's ministry leaders Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Offers structured training series such as the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series" to equip church leaders, volunteers, and families in children's spiritual formation, including formational Bible storytelling and age-appropriate discipleship practices. These programs were commissioned in 2024 and 2018 respectively and are delivered globally.
  • Deliver faith formation training programs for children's ministry leaders Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    Offers structured training series such as the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series" to equip church leaders, volunteers, and families in Christ-centered children's spiritual formation, including formational Bible storytelling and practices that help children encounter God. The Foundations Series was commissioned in 2024, and the Great Commandment Kids Series, commissioned by the Lilly Endowment in 2018, is taught in over 32 nations.
  • Expand global training networks and ministry presence Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Operates 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, with 25 self-sustaining training networks established through the Great Commandment Kids Series. Launched 19 new locations and partnered with 984 churches worldwide to extend reach.
  • Operate global training networks in partnership with churches Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Runs 17 active training networks across 5 regions and 32+ countries, partnering with 984 churches to deliver children’s ministry training and support local spiritual formation efforts.
  • Provide practical workshops for families and caregivers on spiritual discipleship
    Offers targeted workshops such as "Celebrating Good Times," "Discipling Your Grandchildren," and "Prophetic Lament" to equip parents, grandparents, and caregivers with practical, scripture-based tools to help children experience God in everyday and difficult moments.
  • Train and license leaders and trainers in children's ministry
    Raises up and licenses new trainers through programs like the Great Trainers Summit, with 27 new trainers licensed and 77 leaders licensed as trainers. Supports the expansion of training capacity globally through leadership development.
  • Train and license leaders to expand children's ministry capacity Discipleship & Leadership Training Programs
    Conducts leadership development initiatives including the Great Trainers Summit, raising and licensing 104 trainers (27 newly raised and 77 licensed) to deliver training programs, thereby multiplying the organization’s reach across churches and regions.
  • Training and equipping leaders for children's ministry Children's Faith-Based Educational Programming
    KIDZ AT HEART INTERNATIONAL provides creative and interactive training programs and workshops for church leaders, volunteers, families, and communities to equip them in teaching children to know, love, and follow Jesus. These programs include the "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundations Series" and the "Great Commandment Series," which focus on Christ-centered spiritual formation, formational Bible storytelling, and applying the Great Commandment.
strategies · 13

how they think

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named programs · 1

what they call their work

Transforming KidZ Ministry Training
Interactive training modules designed to equip leaders with effective teaching methods for children's ministry.
relationships · 9

who they work with

  • House of Wisdom Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series Module 4-5" training event.
  • Kathy Kochis Partner — Facilitated a KidZ at Heart training in Ukraine in 2018 before joining staff.
  • Lilly Endowment Funder — Commissioned the "Great Commandment Kids Series."
  • Lilly Endowment Funder — Commissioned the "Transforming KidZ Ministry (TKM) Foundations Series" in 2024.
  • NewLife Community Church Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series: Module 6" and "Great Commandment Series | Module 5" training events.
  • Smithers Evangelical Free Church Partner — Hosts "Transforming KidZ Ministry: Foundation Series | Module 2: How Children Learn & Module 3: Formational Bible Storytelling" training event.
  • Troy Christian Church Partner — Hosts "Great Commandment Series | Modules 6-7" training event.
  • local churches Partner — Partner with local churches to deliver training and resources for child outreach.
  • ministries Partner — Partner with ministries in diverse regions to support community-based programs for children.