“Capturing attention today sets a foundation for faith tomorrow.”

The first minute matters most — learn how to hook kids fast and set the stage for life-changing teaching.

Which would you rather watch: a long train starting from a standstill or a horse race when the gates fly open? The answer is obvious. In the same way, few things are more painful (or boring) than sitting through a service — kids or adults — where the communicator slowly stumbles up front and begins to drone: “Welcome, everyone… how are you… how was your week… what did we learn about last week?”Blah, blah, blah.

It’s been said you never get a second chance to make a first impression (attributed to Will Rogers). That’s true EVERY SUNDAY. Kids decide almost immediately whether this is going to be a great experience. Church growth experts say even adult guests know in the first five minutes whether they’ll return. Attention is earned — and lost — fast.

That’s why Secret #1 is so important: Start with a BANG!

Your opener is your chance to answer the unspoken question every kid is asking: “Why should I listen to you today?” A great Kid Communicator doesn’t ease into teaching — they launch with a B.A.N.G. to immediately draw kids in. Here’s what that means: