Description
Many, perhaps most, evangelical churches today separate children from the main congregation for the preaching of the word of God. This week's episode asks at what cost we do this, challenging deeply-rooted assumptions about our practice of public worship.
Featured Content:
– 'Children and the Sermon', Iain H. Murray, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 108 (September 1972).
– 'Ten Benefits of Corporate Worship for Our Children', Matt Purdy, Banner of Truth Magazine, Issue 675 (December 2019).
Cited material:
Seat card from Heritage Presbyterian Church, Warrenton, Virginia, cited with permission.
– https://x.com/warne/status/1821658894927851709/photo/2
– https://heritage-pca.org/about/
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