A vibrant church is a church that (among the many other areas we look at) also has its focus on the family. What does it mean to have a Family-oriented church?
1). Classes and and training for all ages. A family oriented church will have some of the following: Sunday School classes, Children’s Church, Children’s Choir, Evening Programs (like Awana, Master Clubs, Truth Trackers, etc.). The Family-oriented church will take great care and concern in their curriculum, making sure that the teaching for all age groups is foundational and appropriate.
2). Activities for all ages. A family oriented church will have Sunday School picnics, Game nights, movie nights, pizza parties, bowling parties, etc. Times will be designated for the church families to all get together for fellowship.
3). Involvement for all ages. Opportunities should be given for every age group to be involved. Children’s Choirs, Youth participation days, Men serving the ladies at a ladies banquet, Youth serving the seniors at a seniors dinner – these are just a few ideas of how to have involvement for all ages.
4). Help the hurting family. To be family oriented the church must be prepared to help those families that are fractured and hurting. Having a Divorce support group, Addictions support group, dealing with rebellious children training, etc. These are some of the many needs that families are facing.
5). Teach Family Foundations from the Pulpit. Preach on the family. Teach on the roles of the Husband, Father, Wife, Mother, Children from the Word of God.
