Discover why your church is called to welcome kids in worship. Host Dawn Rundman interviews a church leader who gives insights on topics from ushers to pipe organs to why worship is good for babies' brains. A quick listen for ministry leaders, worship planners, and anyone who wants to support the presence, gifts, and leadership of children in worship.
Why getting packages in the mail deepens faithful connections for children.Today host Dawn Rundman talks to Matthew Hazzard, Mission Developer ofParaclete Post. That’s a ministry that sends parcels—free!—to families all over thecountry. The parcels contain children’s books and other materials to guideparents to enjoy faithful, fun activities at home.Paraclete Post is a program of the ELCA's Southern Ohio Synod that’s funded bythe Lilly Endowment.Here’s the link that families can use to enjoy the excitement of getting packagesin the mail for their children: www.Paracletepost.org. It’s easy to sign up on thewebsite!Thanks for listening today and be sure to share news about our podcast with yourcolleagues and other worship leaders..
13 Oct 2026
The Impact of Deep Listening
Why does listening matter so much in children’s ministry? Host Dawn Rundman talks with Sierra Keene, project manager for Augsburg Fortress’s Unbridled Presence Project, about how deep listening shaped the project. That includes the Sacred Story Time with Pastor Priscilla podcast and the kid-illustrated Sanctuary Scribes booklets. Sierra shares simple questions to ask about how kids experience welcome in your church, plus a tip for building intergenerational ministry. Her reminder: listen before you build.
6 Oct 2026
Lifelong Stewardship
Is it ever too early to teach kids the joy of giving? In this episode of Worship Whys, Dawn Rundman of Augsburg Fortress, who holds a PhD in developmental psychology, explains why even the youngest children are ready to learn about stewardship. She shares memories of growing up as a pastor's kid in Escanaba, Michigan, from Sunday school offering envelopes to Lenten quarter folders. She also looks at how kids today experience money differently: tap to pay, gift cards, and digital giving have replaced cash, checks, and the passed offering plate.
Contact - worshipwhys@AugsburgFortress.org.
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