Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Memorial Day Ideas for Parents Provide families with these Memorial Day ideas for parents to help their kids explore and understand the importance of Memorial Day. Memorial Day Ideas for Parents Don’t let Memorial Day… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins Mental Illness and Your Ministry What you need to know about the mental illness issues families are dealing with today—and why we’re all so reluctant to talk about it. Justin and Brenda are dismayed to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Because I Love You: FREE Mother’s Day Bible Message and Craft Still need a few simple Mother’s Day ideas? We’ve got you covered! Help make Mother’s day meaningful and memorable for families at your church with this free children’s message and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Tough Stuff: Navigating Divorce With Families in Your Church Not sure how to support kids and their parents as they navigate divorce? Read on for helpful insight and practical examples of how to help kids and families process divorce. … Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 4 Focus-Areas for Creating a Trauma-Informed Ministry Mental health principles from the trauma-informed care movement can make your ministry a healing, healthy space for all families. Making Time to Understand Trauma Right now, you’re no more than… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins IRVOF – The Winning Combination for Family Ministry When it comes to family ministry, real success involves more than just hoping for the best. This article is all about being intentional with a family ministry plan. We’ll chat… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Spring + Summer Family Ministry Event: Kite-Flying As the seasons change and we move into warmer—and windier—weather, host a family ministry kite-flying event. Here are some building blocks for putting on this sky-high event. Spring + Summer… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Just 3 Things Families Need (and Want) From Your Ministry Have you ever wondered why some families might not attend church events as often as you’d hope? It’s easy to feel disheartened, but trust us, there’s a lot more going… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 3 mins 5 Fabulous Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day Engage your children’s ministry kids in honoring moms and other special women with these 5 fun and exciting ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day in your children’s ministry. 1. Mother’s Day… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted Mother’s Day Meal Let kids take the lead this Mother’s Day! Children from kindergarten up each invite their mother, aunt, grandmother, or another special woman to the meal they prepare! A Fun-Filled, Kid-Hosted… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 7 mins Building a Bridge of Support for Children of Divorce Forget bleak statistics about kids of divorce. Use this blueprint from a leading expert to build a bridge to connect to these kids. “Kids are resilient.” I’ve heard this said… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling Looking for a few new elementary activities to use as the weather warms up? Look no further than these three spring fling ideas! 3 Elementary Activities: Spring Fling 1. Spring… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 10 Ways to Create Parent Connections That Actually Work Learn how you can create parent connections that work with today’s families. It’s a children’s minister’s fantasy: Every parent involved in your ministry. You hear weekly, firsthand reports about kids’… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins 3 Delicious Easter Snacks to Share With Families These 3 delicious Easter snacks add an extra dose of sweetness to families’ Easter festivities! (Permission granted to share these recipes with your families.) Easter Snack #1: Easter Sheep Cupcakes… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min 3 Can’t-Miss Mother’s Day Ideas for Children’s Ministry Use these 3 can’t-miss Mother’s Day ideas this spring to celebrate the women who are raising the children in your ministry. These ideas adapt for use at home, as well!… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins How to Help Children Grieve: Advice From a Grief Counselor Here’s what a pastor and grief counselor says you need to know about how to help children grieve when they’ve experienced a loss. “Mommy, I want to arrest God for… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Important Ways to Help Parents Pass On Faith to Kids Here are five ways to help parents pass on faith to their children. How do your kids’ parents view you? Are you the babysitter they leave their kids with while… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 8 mins 7 Uplifting Easter Activities for Families Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection with these 7 surprising and uplifting Easter activities based on the Bible. You can pack individual family supply kits with instructions or simply share these ideas with… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Surprising Easter Devotions for Families There are so many surprising things to learn about Jesus! Use these family devotions to help families in your church discover more about Jesus. These devotions take only a few… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Parent-Led Easter Ideas to Encourage the Whole Family These five parent-led Easter ideas are for the whole family. These activities are perfect for Lent, and some can even be used all year long! 5 Parent-Led Easter Ideas to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email