Attracting Families with Young Children
The goal of most every church with whom I meet is to attract families with young children. This is natural enough. All of us want our congregations to continue through the generations. Many of us remember when we were the parents with the children and church and we love to see the next generations in worship.
This past week, I ran across a thoughtful reflection on the Internet linked here: When Churches Want a Pastor Who Can “Bring in Young Families.” The post bears some reading and reflection while examining the difference between wanting people for what they bring us to shifting the church culture for a different engagement.
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In addition to these considerations, I would add that we should not so long for any given group to join us for worship so much that we miss those Jesus is bringing us. Teaching and encouraging practices which foster inviting friends, family, and coworkers; connecting with visitors who do show up; and incorporating newcomers fully into the life of the church and the journey of Christian discipleship will tend to help your church grow. The additional members may or may not be the Holy Grail like family with three young kids, but they will be the people the Holy Spirit sent your way. Let’s not miss those God is sending while we look for others.
-The Rev. Canon Frank Logue, Canon to the Ordinary
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