Kids are smarter than we often give them credit for. They have a way at looking at something that we try to throw past them without much thought or concern and they know the difference. Children’s ministry is more than just pushing play on some random DVD or using some canned generic material. Statistics show that we are raising a generation of Biblically illiterate children, children that aren’t challenged in the full Word of God. Teaching can be fun, entertaining and relevant, challenging at the same time. These concepts are not mutually exclusive.
The more challenging question may be, why we let modern culture dictate to the Church how, when and where we teach our children. No I don’t believe we need to go back to the King James Version of the Bible or just sing hymns I am talking about letting culture win during the week. For example I’ve heard on more than one occasion “Okay we are dropping mid-week services because our members are just to busy to attend”. In my not so expert opinion that is letting culture win. It’s an example of the tale wagging the dog. Let’s stand up! We are to be salt in light in an increasingly dark world. We are to be making disciples and that takes work and sacrifice. Yea you may miss that dance class or not be able to play on that softball team but you are being a disciple and that should be a priority in you life. Let’s rise up and be different!
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