Watch the video below to see how 25 of the smartest people in kids ministry answer that question. Then click here to share your opinion.
This video was filmed during the 2011 Children’s Ministry Expo in Lexington, KY. I only gave each person about 10 seconds to think before they started talking. So these are gut level reactions on why kids ministry matters. You might also enjoy my list of 68 practical benefits of children’s ministry.
Credits ~ In order of appearance
- @dandibell
- @mattmckee
- Mindy Spurrier
- @michaelchanley
- @MeredithTeasley
- @stocksohio
- @gregbaird
- Johnny Rogers
- @westwoodkids
- Tina Bryson
- @r_frank
- Emily Frazier
- @SpencerClick
- @gina_mcclain
- @stevemhicks
- Annie Mead
- Coach D. Robinson
- @yancynotnancy
- @dalehudsoncm
- @jimwideman
- @bhmjeremy
- @rogerfields // @blitzchicky was cut for time : (
- @pastorjustyn
- @kathryngood
- @jgoodyear
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