Faithful Steward Ministries and FSM Women's Outreach

This is a very telling article on the trends in church attendance. I have for years been saying that this generation does not “do church” that is look for and decide upon a local church in the same manner my generation did or does. 

Over the years, Barna has conducted research surrounding children’s faith formation, focusing on some of the biggest questions faith leaders and parents are asking: Who is responsible for a child’s faith formation? What role does faith heritage play in spiritual development? What is the link between fun and faith in our homes? Now, in a new report produced in partnership with OneHope, Barna offers pastors and parents a deeper look into the faith formation of children, taking into account our ever-changing cultural and technological landscape.

One of the key findings of Guiding Children to Discover the Bible, Navigate Technology & Follow Jesus shows that nearly six in 10 highly engaged Christian parents say children’s programming is the primary reason they chose their current church (58%), proving that even though children may be small, they carry big weight when it comes to family decisions about where to worship.

Nearly six in 10 highly engaged Christian parents say children’s programming is the primary reason they chose their current church (58%).

Continued at Source: 58% of Highly Engaged Christian Parents Choose a Church with Their Kids in Mind – Barna Group