Recently, we asked people at our church to fill out a brief survey. One question we asked: "If you are unable to attend a small group, what keeps you from attending?" The number one response: childcare. Whether people are raising children alone, have limited resources, or simply don't want to be separated from their kids after a long day of work, it's clear that figuring out what to do with the kids is the number one thing preventing people from joining a small group. But it doesn't have to remain an obstacle.
As a small-group coordinator, childcare in small groups is a common issue I discuss with leaders. I've found that different groups will handle it in different ways. It all depends on your group. Read more
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