Is Children’s Ministry a priority at your church? Check these six areas to find out.
- Budget. Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority invest in it financially. What percentage of the overall budget is dedicated to it?
- Staffing. Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority staff accordingly. How many Children’s Ministry seats are there around the table?
- Building. Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority make sure the facilities reflect that. What do your facilities say?
- Air time. Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority make sure they communicate this to the congregation. What does your bulletin, website, and announcements reflect?
- Age of adults attending. Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority will have a large percentage of preschool and elementary parents attending.
- Percentage of children attending. In a church that makes Children’s Ministry a priority, children normally make up a minimum of 10% of the congregation. In very healthy situations, it may be up to 20%.
You will get out of Children’s Ministry what you put into it. If reaching kids and parents is a high priority for your church, then make sure these six areas reflect that commitment.
