How Churches are Welcoming Children
In this uplifting video, Rev. Dr. Stan Long challenges us to see young people not as spectators, but as vital participants—with unique gifts to offer. From singing and dancing to scripture reading and media tech, he shares practical ways to involve children and young adults in every part of the worship experience.
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Rev. Dr. Stan Long, pastor emeritus of South Bay Community Church in Fremont, CA, explains the rationale of SOBCC's intergenerational services. During Sunday morning worship, children read Scripture, pray, and sing. To help pastors identify children's spiritual gifts, Welcoming Children Into Worship is providing our project churches with a Spiritual Gifts Inventory for Children.
Grant Report Summary
This 4-page summary highlights key findings, goals, and progress from the Welcoming Children Into Worship initiative. Learn how pastors, parents, worship leaders, and children are shaping a movement toward intergenerational worship—and how churches are being equipped to disciple the next generation with intention, creativity, and joy.​
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