Lionheart Children's Academy’s Post

Many have said that Karin Laymance is Lionheart's "Secret Sauce," so it is fitting that as we celebrate Lionheart's 10th year, we celebrate Karin's 10th anniversary as well! From serving as Community Director at our very first location at Lake Church in Arlington to now serving as Executive Community Director and leading the Community Directors (like Campus Chaplains) at each of our locations, Karin's impact on Lionheart and on the Kingdom cannot be overstated. We are so grateful for your years of faithful service, Karin! Happy anniversary!

As we approach our ten-year anniversary this August, we are reflecting on all that God has done through this journey so far. What began as a single academy has now grown to 20 locations across five states (and counting!). We are deeply grateful for this powerful mission and for your support along the way. We are excited to share that one of our first locations in Plano, TX, was recently featured in Church Executive Magazine. We hope this story of God's faithfulness inspires you as much as it does us. Our spectacular academy director and her remarkable team lead this location in a beautiful partnership with our friends at Central Church, blessing countless lives in the process. Thank you for being a part of our mission and for your continued support. Enjoy the story! 📖 Read the full feature: https://lnkd.in/giCPT2is #LionheartChildrensAcademy #TenYearAnniversary #FaithInAction #ChildCare #EarlyEducation #CommunityImpact #ChurchPartnership #GodsFaithfulness

Ten Year Trivia! While most of our days are spent with littles, we love our "big kids" too! Trailblazers are our school-age kids, and we love our time with them before and after school as well as on school breaks! Trailblazers are also where we really start to see the fruit of our ministry with most salvations coming in this age range. In the last two years we've been fortunate to get to add a staff member focused on strengthening the programming for this significant age group.⁠ #Lionheart10years

Ten Year Trivia A spiritual interaction is any time a child or family member asks a spiritual question; when we have the opportunity to share a spiritual story, a scripture that relates to the situation, or pray with them; or the first time we personally extend a family an invitation to attend a church service or event. We are so thankful for the fruit that has come of all these little interactions throughout the past 10 years. #LifeatLionheart #Lionheart10years

Some of our school age "Trailblazers"" recently had the opportunity to share the gospel with our preschoolers. This is truly the Great Commission at work!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce you to our brand-new career builders site: careers.lionheartkid.org! At Lionheart, we see our work as a calling, and we’re always on the lookout for Christ-followers passionate about reaching young children and their families with the Gospel. If you have a heart for making a difference, we want YOU on our team! Check out our shiny new site and please share it with anyone who might be a perfect fit for our mission! #JoinOurTeam #careerswithheart #workofheart #earlychildhoodcareers #LionheartCareers #PassionAndPurpose

Ten Year Trivia!⁠ ⁠ It's amazing to see how this dynamic team of people who believe in all that Lionheart stands for has grown! Every one of our employees has a heart to serve, works with tenacity, and develops intentional relationships! ⁠ ⁠ If this describes you, we'd love to have you join on as we start our next decade! Check out our link in bio for information about our openings!⁠ ⁠ #Lionheart10years

Our beloved and long-tenured First Celina Academy Director, Angela Rentie, was recently featured in a Celina publication. We're so proud to call you ours, Angela!

Last month we got to celebrate over 400 Pre-K graduates, some of whom started with us when they were infants. With so many school districts offering free Pre-K now, the privilege of serving this many Pre-K children is not lost on us. While Pre-K graduation for children marks their readiness to start “big kid school,” for us, it marks the culmination of up to 6 years of caring for these children full-time. This is a celebration of laying a solid biblical foundation for children who might not otherwise ever hear the Gospel; of the planting of thousands of seeds that “God made you, He loves you, and Jesus wants to be your friend forever;” of the watering them through tender nurture and loving care. It has been a joy to walk alongside these children and their families, and we know they will all be world changers one day!