Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on ERLC.com and is reprinted here with permission.
It’s been nearly two months now since many of our churches gathered. And we’re beyond ready to be back together again. We miss the harmony of congregational singing and the joy of friends and families fellowshipping together in the church halls. This past week, some states began their phase-by-phase reopening plans. Very soon, churches will be able to hold in-person meetings again. When that time comes, it’s important that church leaders have clear plans outlined to help ensure that everyone—and especially the most vulnerable populations—remain healthy.
One essential area to think through carefully is the church’s ministry to children. Children’s ministry thrives on a culture of trust and a reputation for safety. In the spirit of cultivating and maintaining that culture, here are 12 things to consider when reopening your children’s ministry and a list of phase-by-phase recommendations.
Involve a team of leaders in your decision-making. As you are putting your reopening plan together, involve as many voices as possible. Certainly pastors and staff should collaborate; it’s important to be on the same page. But with children’s ministry, it’s essential that parents and volunteers are
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