What would happen if every man in the church made it a point to greet the children and tell them how excited they were to see them in church?
Imagine a young boy who’s dad has checked out on him. He comes to church on the weekend and seven or eight men act excited to see him.
Imagine a young girl who’s dad hasn’t affirmed her in a while. She walks into church and is the center of attention, at least for a short time, for several men.
Imagine if I did that for your kids and you did that for mine!
In addition to a hoppin’ kids ministry that would be an INCREDIBLE investment in the lives of our children!
Imagine a place where children are affirmed multiple times within an hour by adult men!
Men, the next time you go to church… make it a point to affirm a child! It’s easy and has the potential to positively influence that child for life!
P.S. Women can certainly do this too!
P.S.S. Thanks to Rob Vogelmann for this great idea!
P.S.S. I am not naive in writing this post. I realize that there are some men (and women) who should not be a part of this for obvious reasons. This is another reason why godly men SHOULD pay attention to our kids!
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As a girl who grew up in a church with many godly males who regularly affirmed her in a positive, Christ-like manner–it has been one of the best things that ever happened to me. As I interact with people and realize how rare this is, I am learning to value it more. THanks for the suggestion.
Great post Paul. Is that the same Rob Voglemann that went to Mount Vernon Nazarene University?
This is SO true! Great post Paul!
Intergenerational cross-pollination (older men teaching younger men and women) is a cool function of the body of Christ! As a pastor, I want lots of people to be involved with young people, not just the youth workers! As for men involved in ministry to kids, we have an all-male team of “released time” teachers, ministering to kids from our community! This traditionally has been a female dominated ministry! We are having a great time sharing God’s Word with these eager hearts! 🙂