Training Children to Worship Corporately

What role should children play in corporate worship? Too often, families split up at church and send children to age-based programs while adults attend the main worship service. But Scripture gives us a different picture.

In this episode, Josh and Jen explain why children belong in the worship gathering and how parents can prepare them to participate. They share practical tips—like teaching children the music ahead of time, giving them notebooks instead of toys, setting expectations, and even strategic use of suckers—to help make worship both meaningful and manageable.

You’ll also hear stories from the Mulvihill home, where joining corporate worship at age five has become a milestone for their children. Learn how to move beyond distractions, encourage note-taking and discussion, and show children that worship is for the whole family.

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