Staying in the church was often given more emphasis than having a relationship with our Savior. A children's ministry that is active and planning ahead has a great opportunity for activities that assist the church in spreading the gospel. Children of non-Christians can be invited to activities without feeling threatened. Children can make friends, parents can make friends, and the non-Christian friends can be invited to additional church activities. Children's ministry also helps church growth by making it easier for new people to attend.
Parents can listen to sermons without distractions, or invite friends to services.
The church also has a responsibility to spiritually nourish all children who attend, to disciple them and help them build bonds of friendship. All the efforts have the ultimate goal of preparing children to accept Jesus into their lives. Screening process Under the 1993 U.S. Child Protection Act, eventually churches will be required to screen volunteers. Church Administration organized a screening process that can be used throughout the church. Child molesters are usually likeable people who get along well with children.