Tuesday with Tiff: 10 Things Kids Want While They're At Your Church

 

A leader who knows their name. Kids want to be known personally. If they get lost in the crowd, you'll lose them. It's vital you get them out of the row and into a small circle.

They want to have fun. They want to laugh...play games...be kids. When parents pick up their children there's a reason they ask them, "Did you have fun today?"

A lesson that will hold their attention. They want you to connect with their learning style. They want you to teach truth on a level they can understand. If they are saying the lesson is "boring." Guess what...it is.

They want to talk and share their thoughts. Instead of a one-sided "download" of information, they want to learn by being part of a conversation.

They want to make the most of their time.  They want to know they are going to come in there and have prepared leaders who are ready to pour out into them and help take them further on their journey. "TODAY, I LEARNED"  

An opportunity to serve. They don't want to be known as the church of tomorrow...they want to be the church of today. They are eager to serve and make a difference.

A friend their age. They want to build a friendship with someone in their class.

They want to be prayed for. They want someone who will pray for their prayer requests. Even if it's a sick puppy.

They want to be listened to. They want someone who will listen...really listen as they share about their week...their favorite video game...their fears...their dreams...their family.

They want to be affirmed. They want someone to believe in them. Someone to see potential in them. Someone to show them that God has a great plan for their life.

Provide these things for kids at your church and your classrooms will soon be overflowing with kids.