Getting on the schedule

As I seek to support children’s ministries at my church, I’ve concluded it’s all about relationships. The church is the perfect place for us to get to know one another and establish caring connections. But it’s hard for us to get on folks’ schedule.

We’ve tried Wednesday nights, but things dwindle when the weather warms up and activities kick in. Now the church is thinking of centering family activities on Sundays, but that idea sounds kind of exhausting. I like Sundays to be quieter, less hectic.

I know many churches struggle with these issues. How do we compete with sports and other activities for space on the family calendar?

Maybe building around the Sunday service makes the most sense. Adults might not want Sunday afternoon activities, but children and youth like to be together.

Now we’re preparing for school to end and folks to scatter. But before we know it, we’ll be back again, trying to gather children and families in meaningful fellowship.

Check out www.disciplesworld.com for an inspiring story about a thriving, creative children’s ministry. It just takes one gifted and creative person—and a supportive church—to make a huge difference for children.