b'STATE OF CHILD DISCIPLESHIP REPORT 24With to-do lists like the one on the previous page, where in the world areParents were asked: In your home, how often does (do) your child(ren) child discipleship leaders supposed to find the time to be present withparticipate in the following activities?parents? In another study we commissioned in 2022 through the 5by5 Agency, How Childrens Ministry Leaders Spend their Time, respondentsReading the Bible aloud togetheracknowledged they spend most of their time doing administrative tasks eventhoughtheyknowtheywouldhavemoreimpactspendingtheir timewithparentsandotherleaders/volunteers.Sowhydontthey51 %switch their priorities? They simply dont know where to find the time; the administrative tasks take too much of their week.Clear your daily schedule and start fresh by practicing the art of presence with parents. The administrative tasks can fill in the gaps.22 %15 %Parents Need a Community of Faith 12 %If parents need more of our time and presence, what does that mean? 4 times Once Occasionally AlmostTo find out, we must first ask a few questions: What do parents alreadya month a month throughout neverhave? What are they already doing to disciple their kids?the yearIn the State of Child Discipleship Survey, those who identified as parents were asked how often they engage with their children in worship throughSinging worship songssong, Scripture memory and Bible reading. Of those who responded, 66%61 %of parents read the Bible with their children 1 to 4 times a month, 70% sang worship songs 1 to 4 times per month, and 61% memorized Bible verses 1 to 4 times per month.23 %9 % 7 % 4 times Once Occasionally Almosta month a month throughout neverthe year3341 %29 %20 %10 % 4 times Once Occasionally Almosta month a month throughout neverthe year'