Do kids want to come to our childrens ministry? Do parents and others want to volunteer in our childrens ministry? Would anything need to change in our ministry to ensure the answer was a definitive YES to these questions?

Its all about the weekend, stupid! This is an often-used phrase that has some validity concerning our weekend services. We live in a consumer mindset and must be aware of how our weekend services are critiqued. So is our childrens ministry fun and engaging? Do kids leave with a desire to come again next Sunday?

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. What do families experience in the first 10 minutes of visiting our church? Is it welcoming? Is it clean? Do we make a good first impression?

How about this statement: Its all about life-change, stupid!Yes, our ministry must be appealing, fun, and engaging each Sunday. However, it must also be more than that to truly make disciples. What biblical foundations are we building into the lives of our kids? How are we drawing kids hearts to love Jesus? How are we equipping kids to grow spiritually?

What are the stated goals of our childrens ministry? How do we measure success each weekend? What are things we are trying to develop in the life of a child we see on a regular basis?

As we ponder these questions what immediately comes to mind? Does anything jump out at you? Does one of these questions call you to action?

As we have begun a new ministry here in sunny Florida, these are the questions that I have been pondering. The answers will determine a great deal about how we approach ministry to families. I would love to hear your responses to the questions above.