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Dad, The Church Needs You by The Way’s Pastor Joel Tiemeyer

Dad, The Church Needs You by The Way’s Pastor Joel Tiemeyer
  • PublishedJune 17, 2022


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I recently read a fascinating article that showed research linking a father’s church attendance to his children’s continuance in the faith. The article showed evidence that in homes where both parents attended church regularly, “33 percent of their children [ended] up as regular churchgoers, and 41 percent [ended] up attending irregularly.” Simply put, this means when both parents attend church regularly, nearly three-quarters of their children will continue with some level of church attendance. If the father attends regularly and the mother doesn’t, 44 percent of children will be regular church attenders! That’s even higher than the children who have both parents who attend regularly.

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This should go without saying, but this is the internet, so I’ll make it clear: None of this is to say fathers are more important than mothers. God has given critical responsibilities to both parents in raising their children in the Christian faith. Yet, the data is clear: If the father attends regularly, there is a better chance the children will do so themselves once they are adults.

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The church’s mission is to make disciples of all nations, including men and women. Both need the gospel! Yet this research indicates how men’s involvement in the church potentially sets up a greater impact for the next generation. We need to preach to all demographics, but if winning fathers leads to winning families and children, the church can’t overlook how it speaks to dads. 

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I want to invite you to make a decision to attend church this Sunday, and change your family forever! I would love to see you at The Way Bible Church for our 9 AM or 10:45 AM service. And as an added Father’s Day bonus, every dad will receive a free gift! I hope to see you.

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Contributed by Dr. Joel Tiemeyer



Written By
Taylor Nye

Taylor Nye is the editor of Front Porch News. She has degrees from the University of Wisconsin in human biology, Latin American studies, and public health. She has previously worked at the Wisconsin State Journal, Tucson Weekly and Sulphur Springs News-Telegram. As a sixth generation Hopkins County resident, she loves celebrating our heritage and history.