Is Church Even Important?

Sixty-six percent of Gen Z and Millennials who claim to be believers do not attend church even once a month.  Many young adults question the church’s stance on issues such as racism, sexuality, politics and social issues. As our society has become more divided, the church has lost popularity in the culture. Be cautious in assuming that your kids understand the importance of being involved in the church. Alternatively, be aware that some kids may associate church attendance with finding favor with God. In today’s lesson, Solomon builds a temple for God but also recognizes that God can’t be contained in a building. In your family, you get the privilegeof helping your kids discover the joys of faithfully belonging with a group of believers and learning about Jesus.

Here’s how we discussed this topic and how you can discuss it at home: 

Discuss: Have you ever heard someone say you can love God and not go to church? What do they mean by that?

Discuss: What do you think God has to say about that?

Say: Some people feel like going to church isn’t very important. Some people have even been hurt by the church or feel like they can’t trust people there. No church is perfect because churches are made up of people who aren’t perfect. But the Church is important. God wants believers to work together to tell the world about Jesus. Hebrews 10:24-25a says: And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another. Believers gather together to learn about God and to worship Him together. You don’t have to go to church to love God, but the Church is His design to help us grow and reach the world with the good news of Jesus.