Children's Ministry Spaces and Young Family Retention

Executive summary

Evidence strongly suggests that dedicated, well-designed children's ministry spaces are among the most impactful investments a church can make for young family retention. Churches that upgraded their children's ministry facilities reported 10-35% increases in children's attendance, 11-39% increases in overall church attendance, and volunteer participation gains of 14-99%. Parents consistently identify the quality of children's care as a primary factor in church selection—often ranking it above p...