Leading Children to Jesus
Creek Kids Children’s Ministry at Sugar Creek is a fun, safe place where your children ages birth to grade 5 learn about God and the Bible. Your kids will experience engaging, age-appropriate lessons each week that teach them about the Bible and what it means to follow Jesus. Watch this short video to see our Creek Kids ministry in action.
Children’s Ministry Team
We believe we have the best team of staff and volunteers around who help make our environments and relationships meaningful for kids and parents. Here are some members of the team that you will meet when you visit one of our campuses. If you would like to join our team and help provide excellent teaching and worship experiences for kids, just click the link below and we’ll be in touch.
Melinda Phillips
Preschool Minister, Sugar Land
Melinda and her husband, Ken, have three grown children and one awesome grandson! Melinda is a Texas A&M graduate and studied Elementary Education. She loves to serve preschoolers at Sugar Creek!
Barbara Waldhuber
Elementary Minister, Sugar Land
Barbara has one daughter and one amazing grandson! Barbara studied Family Counseling/Child Development at Houston Baptist University. She has a passion for sharing the love of Christ with elementary age kids and our Open Door friends.
Tobi White
Children’s Minister, Richmond|Rosenberg
Tobi loves writing, creating, and teaching children at Sugar Creek. Tobi and Josh are the parents of four teenagers. She has a BFA from William Carey University and is working on her MACE at SWBTS.
Luz Escobar
Children’s Minister, Missouri City
Luz loves working with children and sharing God’s word with them in English and Spanish. Luz, her husband Byron, her daughter Natalia and son Alexander all serve happily with Creek Kids. Luz is a Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker, and studied at Houston Community College.
Katherine Kopfer
Weekday Education Director
Katherine loves working with young children! Learning should start early and be fun! She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in Education specializing in Early Childhood. She and Mike have 2 children.
Jeff Land
Pastor of Children’s Ministry
Jeff is married to Abbey. They have four amazing sons! Jeff graduated from Mississippi College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff has authored several books and loves serving the children and families at Sugar Creek.
Melinda Phillips
Preschool Minister, Sugar Land
Melinda and her husband, Ken, have three grown children and one awesome grandson! Melinda is a Texas A&M graduate and studied Elementary Education. She loves to serve preschoolers at Sugar Creek!
Barbara Waldhuber
Elementary Minister, Sugar Land
Barbara has one daughter and one amazing grandson! Barbara studied Family Counseling/Child Development at Houston Baptist University. She has a passion for sharing the love of Christ with elementary age kids and our Open Door friends.
Jessica Brannnan
Preschool Minister, Missouri City
Jessica is a big fan of preschoolers! Jessica believes God can use us at any age. Jessica and her husband, William, have five young children in the Creek Kids ministry. She graduated with a BA in Sociology from Baylor University.
Tobi White
Children’s Minister, Richmond|Rosenberg
Tobi loves writing, creating, and teaching children at Sugar Creek. Tobi and Josh are the parents of four teenagers. She has a BFA from William Carey University and is working on her MACE at SWBTS.
Luz Escobar
Children’s Minister, Missouri City
Luz loves working with children and sharing God’s word with them in English and Spanish. Luz, her husband Byron, her daughter Natalia and son Alexander all serve happily with Creek Kids. Luz is a Medical Assistant, Community Health Worker, and studied at Houston Community College.
Katherine Kopfer
Weekday Education Director
Katherine loves working with young children! Learning should start early and be fun! She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University in Education specializing in Early Childhood. She and Mike have 2 children.
Upcoming Events
Register your kids for these upcoming Children’s Ministry events.