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?
Airtime.
Churches that make Children’s Ministry a priority make sure they communicate this to the congregation. What does your bulletin, Web site, 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%.
