Children Quote by Ed Stetzer
“If your church loves the way you do church more than your children, it loves the wrong thing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Church in the 21st Century, 2019
When a church values its rituals over nurturing children, it misplaces its priorities, neglecting the core mission of family care.
In simple terms: Churches should prioritize children over institutional pride.
Key Takeaway
Shift focus to child‑centered ministry.
Themes
faith
family
priorities
Mood
inspirational
concerned
thoughtful
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- Sunday school
- family counseling
- church board meetings
- volunteer training
Key Concepts
church leadership
child development
community values
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can leaders take to re‑center on children?
- How does this affect congregational health?
A Different Perspective
Institutional inertia can resist change.
