Most likely, this process will take time. Adults and children will all have to adjust, but it is ultimately the best choice for everyone. It may include providing information for the adults of a church on how to relate to children. It may also include a partnership between those adults with children and those without children. The ultimate content is that God loves all of his people, and he needs all of us to accomplish his work in the world.
Children can make a contribution.
This is vital for everyone to understand if the idea of children in the church will work. As adults, we can help them understand what is happening and make them a part of it. Children's presence in corporate worship is no longer rare. Therefore, we should see children as God's servants too, and refuse to overlook their contributions to the church community. Reviewed Nov. 2, 1998.