Episode Details

Most every church desires to grow with young families. But what do they look for in a church? Josh and Sam discuss a few key ways to attract and retain families with children.

• • An indicator of health: 25% of Sunday morning attendance should be 18 and under.
  • An indicator of investment: The children’s and student ministry budgets should be more than the worship ministry budget.
  • Clear policies and procedures that prioritize child safety.
  • Family-friendly service start times (9:30 or 10:00 a.m.) and service length (one hour).
  • Age-segmented discipleship programs for children, students, and adults.
  • Full programming for the entire family.
  • Worship styles, preaching philosophy, and specific programs can be important to some but are less important overall.

Resources:

• The Revitalization at Shadowbrook Church

• Doctor of Educational Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

• Churchteams

• Church Answers Certifications

• FREE Research Report! New Surprising Insights

• Church Answers Central

• The Hope Initiative

Episode Sponsors:

Listen Now