What Do You Do with Kids at Micro Church?

This is one of the most commonly asked questions around micro churches.

Jon Sherwood (https://www.jonsherwood.com) has a conversation with Ally Alley, an expert in early childhood education and a member of the leadership of the micro church network. In this episode, Jon and Ally Alley explore the most common question related to microchurches - how to approach children’s worship and how to include children in this organic and intimate environment.

Jon and Ally Alley discuss the practical approaches to including children in community worship, how to truly include them, and make them active members of microchurch life. If you are part of a micro church or if you are thinking about the possibilities of how your community can better serve the children, this episode is for you!

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[00:00] Intro

[01:08] How has the role of kids in microchurches evolved?

[05:28] More than babysitting: how should we minister to kids in microchurches?

[08:30] Bridging the gap: helping non-religious families feel at home in micro churches

[12:45] Worship with kids around? How micro churches navigate the challenge

[20:15] From toddlers to teens: creating a flexible approach to kids in micro churches

[25:37] A story of how children absorb more than we think in micro churches

[32:10] What challenges still remain for kids in microchurches?

[36:25] Worshiping together: why micro churches transform family faith dynamics

[39:43] What’s God revealing about children’s ministry in micro churches?

[45:18] Outro

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