1. More is at stake for evangelicals. For us, kids' ministry (like all ministry) is a matter of heaven or hell. The children's decision for or against Jesus matters. For liberals, its a matter of something... or pretty much the same something. More is at stake for us, so the church as a whole, makes more effort.
2. Evangelicals have better kids songs. Because we are passionate about what we believe, over the years, the evangelical church has put lots of time into song writing. I'm yet to hear a cd from the liberal equivalent of Colin. Still waiting for kids songs with the titles: Jesus is one of many ways to God, He's just an ordinary guy, Some of it's true (a song about holy scripture), or Still Dead (an easter song).
3. The evangelical gospel is better material to work with. It's easier to present compellingly, because it is actually compelling.
4. Evangelicals have a better grasp on the big picture of the bible (because we read it all and believe it all). Big picture stuff is more compelling to kids.
5. [You tell me. I've run out.]
Something along the lines of, liberals want everyone to be like them; evangelicals want everyone to be like him...so we're more likely to find time for kids, even though they're different to adults?
ReplyDeleteOr perhaps, liberalism is so wussy that even kids see through it, and haven't the 'politeness' to keep quiet about it?!
[5] We have more of them.....?
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