This article originally appeared on the Wonder Ink Blog.
According to many research projects, 0-16 is the fastest declining demographic in the church. The “nones” category of adults has increased, and the idea of discipleship is currently a hot button at most churches.
Whose job is it to lead kids spiritually? How can the church lead if the kids aren’t there? And how can the parents be expected to lead their kids spiritually if they themselves are struggling to walk as disciples?
What we know for sure is that kids are rarely the decision makers for how or where they end up at church on Sunday.
We need to go together on the journey of discipleship with each other, for the sake of the spiritual formation of this generation of kids.
So the question becomes: Who’s missing from the community, and how do we create a space that welcomes and includes today’s parents so we can walk with them through the spiritually formative years of their children’s lives?
Focusing on the parents’ demographic helps us better understand what matters to today’s parent and what we can do to invite them into community and grow in relationship with us.
So, who is today’s parent, and how are they choosing church? How can we equip parents and support this generation of kids? And where are the new opportunities? How can we, the church, create even more opportunities?
Ready to help parents create an environment for spiritual growth?
Ready to help parents create an environment for spiritual growth?
Ready to help parents create an environment for spiritual growth?
Read the Full Article and Dive Into:
Who Are Today’s Parents?
What Do Parents Care About?
How Are Parents Choosing Church?
- Online Presence
- Theology
- Safety & Security
- Kids’ Ministry
- Preaching & Teaching
Equipping Today’s Parents
What Do We Need to Consider?
- The Gospel was meant to be accessible and unhindered.
- Kids need the Gospel because it is the only way for them to know who they truly are and who they were always meant to be.
- We cannot tell kids they need Jesus when they don’t understand the concept of “need.”
A Season of New Opportunities
