Comments on: How Important Are Kids… Really?

By: Darlene

Darlene — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:18:21 +0000

Great post. I am always amazed by those who “say” they value children, and yet constantly demonstrate by “actions” that they really don’t. I find that in many churches there is a contradiction between words and actions.

Here’s another question. “Do facilities people make sure that spaces used by adults are cleaned and well kept but consistently let the kids areas remain unclean from week to week?”

By: Kendra Golden

Kendra Golden — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 02:37:19 +0000

Absolutely Todd! Kids usually come to church with their parents, so happy kids equals a great way to draw in more adults to church. That’s the extent of some churches’ thought process. But it’s not just their parents Jesus is after.

My church is known in our community for having great-looking kid’s spaces that draw in new families and that’s a real blessing. But it’s life-changing ministry inside the muraled walls that matters.

Like Karl expressed, I hope parents don’t blindly trust me.

By: Todd McKeever

Todd McKeever — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:33:36 +0000

I enjoyed the questions as well. I would also be interested in adding one more question to the batch.

Out of those churches that say they value kids, how many value them more from a “church growth tool” direction, than valuing them just because God values them?

I have seen in my lifetime where churches can temporarily value children, not because they know what God can do in their life, but because of what the kids can do for their church.