"Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." And he laid his hands on them and went on his way." (Matthew 19:13-15)

Jesus’ greatest compassion was reserved for children, especially those who were in distress.

Many of the children who come to us are in a real struggle for self. They don’t really know who they should become. The bottom line of their identity crisis is that no one has adequately introduced them to God. They need to know that they have One who loves them unconditionally, who forgives freely, and who will carry them into a new and better life than the one they have known.

At The Children's Home of Lubbock we believe our mission is to introduce these children to Jesus as protector, deliverer, friend and savior.

The key to helping children know Jesus is that they see Him in the lives of people they live with daily. Whether they are houseparents, cottage relief, shift staff, maintenance, case managers or administration, every person is encouraged to believe their primary responsibility is to live Christ before our children.

We introduce each child on campus to a spiritual family as they attend regular Bible classes and worship at the following churches in Lubbock:

• Broadway Church of Christ
• Greenlawn Church of Christ
• Monterey Church of Christ
• South Plains Church of Christ
• Sunset Church of Christ
• Vandelia Church of Christ

On campus we provide opportunities for spiritual growth through:

• FISH Club (Finding Inspiration through Stories of Hope) —K-3rd Grade
• FROG Club (Fully Relying On God) —4th-6th Grade
• Weekly Teen Devotionals
• Weekly Family Devotionals in all Cottages
• Teen Service Projects
• Monthly All Campus Worship (Third Sunday–2:00 PM)
• Weekly Staff Devotionals

Our sponsor/mentoring program is designed to provide for the children examples of positive relationships and how to maintain them, especially a healthy family life.

"As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. You shall see, and your heart shall rejoice; your bodies shall flourish like the grass; and it shall be known that the hand of the LORD is with his servants" (Isaiah 66:13-14)