Awesome Kids, a child-friendly space designed for kids to enjoy, learn, explore, and discover, has a new home at Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary. The new space, located on the second floor of the Neilson Center for Education and Evangelism, was unveiled February 16 after the final chapel service for outgoing APNTS President Im-Seung An.

Present for the ribbon cutting were Im, Academic Dean Floyd Cunningham, Board of Trustees Chair Kafoa Muaror, and other visitors.

The concept of a child-friendly space (CFS) dates back to 1991 when John Nielson was the seminary president. Over the years, the passion was passed on and APNTS students created a temporary CFS called Awesome Kids Club. Once a week, children gathered in a classrooms for a Bible lessons, food, and games.

Inspired by their passion for kids, Assistant Professor of Christian Education Nativity Petallar and Aisling Zweigle, a student in (USA) Nazarene Theological Seminary's 365m program, decided to establish a permanent CFS this year.

Awesome Kids is a place where kids are safe to ask questions and learn with the guidance of volunteer holistic child development students. The space is also designed to keep children safe from physical harm.

Originally, the CFS was only for the children of APNTS students, but it is now open for children from both on and off the campus.

Many have supported and donated to make this possible. Petallar, on behalf of APNTS, would like to thank everyone who helped in their own unique way.  

"If it wasn’t for the help of many, the Awesome Kids would not have come to reality," Petallar said.

Awesome Kids is open each day from morning until afternoon.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region