They are started and conducted by individuals who desire to see children evangelized, filled with the Holy Spirit, grounded in the word of God, operating in the gifts of the Spirit, learning to hear God’s voice and be led by His Spirit, and becoming active, functioning members in the body of Christ while they are still children.

Though some are a part of local churches, most are held in backyards, neutral locations, schools, slums, ghettos, and homes.

While some of the leaders are experienced children's ministers, many others have never worked with children before, but have caught the vision of taking children further into the things of the Spirit. In many places starting an official PowerClub outside a local church is in essence "planting a church of children" because it is likely the only church many of these children will ever have the privilege of going to.

PowerClubs have been designed specifically for Pentecostal and Charismatic churches because of the emphasis on the Holy Spirit.

However, the concepts and principles can be used for any children’s ministry regardless of affiliation.