Studies have shown that the fastest-growing churches are those that offer multiple ministries for children and advertise them to the public.
We strive to reach children each day with the glad news that they have a personal Savior that loves them.
Adventurers Ministries provides support, training, and resources for local church Adventurer clubs, which are organized for families with children ages 4-9. Additionally, we sponsor and organize three conference-wide club events each year–a Family Fun Weekend and Bike Derby in the fall, and a Fun Day in the spring.
2024-2025 Family Fun Day – Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the Marin Headlands just north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Our Under the Sea theme will be highlighted with the Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Center, a visit to an extremely rare salamander at Battery Townsley, Rodeo Beach, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, and much more.
2024-2025 Bike Derby – Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 10:am to 2:00pm at Safetyville, 3909 Bradshaw Road, Rancho Cordova. This is a new venue for most of you, and there will be new activities and awards to earn!
Director
(916) 886-5630
Barry.vaniderstein@nccsda.com
Barry moved to the Children and Family Ministries & Adventurers Department in early 2022. Prior to this, he was serving in the NCC Education Department for 16 years. He holds teaching credentials in Elementary Education as well as Secondary Spanish. He loves to teach all grade levels, and he has been serving in Adventurers with his own children. He is the father of four sons and one daughter and is married to Joana, who also works for the Northern California Conference.
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