Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 3 Tips to Welcome the Single Parents in Your Children’s Ministry Single parents can live dizzying lives. They may be reeling from the loss of the intact home. Trying to exist on only a few hours’ sleep; dealing with upset children;… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Build Relationships With Kids of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may live unstable or insecure lives. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. And that’s if they’re able… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Helpful Tips for Caring for Children Affected by Divorce Divorce doesn’t just affect the parents—it affects the whole family. It’s important to know how to understand and care for the family and children during this stressful time. Here are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 mins Outreach: 16 No-Miss Ways to Connect With Your Community Making connections with people is what Jesus modeled — he met people where they were in life, he provided for their needs, and he gave a living example of unconditional… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Secrets to Getting Parents to Commit to Your Ministry Here’s how to successfully get parents to genuinely commit to your children’s ministry — without making them crazy or eating up all of their spare time! Today’s parents. They’re returning… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Summer Faith Builders for Families to Try Together Here are 7 faith builders tailor-made for families to use as summer family activities. Fancy trips and high-tech gadgets aren’t required for first-rate family memories. In fact, some of the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Advice From Parents of Children With Special Needs We asked four ministry experts to share their wisdom and experiences as parents of children with special needs. As these parent-experts shared their thoughts, several themes emerged. Here’s what they… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Do’s and Don’ts of Ministering to Families Affected by Divorce It can be hard to know what to say to parents and their children affected by divorce. So here are some do’s and don’ts on how to minister to families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Ideas Read in 4 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Family Events to Try This Summer Hosting family events at your church is a blast! But let’s face it—they’re also a lot of work. Especially these days, it’s not so easy to recruit a team of… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Nursery Take-Home Prayer Activity: Finger Food Prayers Teaching children to pray at a young age is important to their faith development. Here are 3 simple finger food prayers that you can send home to help empower parents… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How Family Smart Is Your Ministry? These 3 Questions Can Help Are you and your ministry family smart? Here are three questions you should ask yourself to increase your family ministry IQ. What’s your family ministry IQ? There’s no official assessment… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 4 Reasons Parents Avoid Church Nurseries These top 4 reasons parents avoid your church nursery may surprise you. The nursery was perfect. Matching cribs lined one wall, each with crisp pink and blue checked sheets. Developmentally… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 10 Fun Summer Night Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Blast For Families Here are 10 inspired ideas to celebrate God, family, and fun this summer. Summer evenings are unbeatable — kids and families can’t get enough of being outside together, enjoying the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Ways You Can Serve Families in Your Ministry Twice as Much Here are four simple ways to serve the families in your ministry twice as much as required from you. “If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Lessons Read in 1 min 20 Can’t-Miss Father’s Day Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Celebrate those amazing men in your church with these 20 Father’s Day ideas for your children’s ministry. Lessons, messages, crafts, gifts, and more! Father’s Day Children’s Messages and Lessons My… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences. Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Outreach: Host a Father’s Day Picnic Invite all families (even those without fathers) to a special Father’s Day Picnic on your church lawn or at a nearby park. Have children make the invitations, menu, and even… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Practical Insights for Ministering to Children of Divorce With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical that you understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce. Reaching Families of Divorce The church can serve as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 4 Low-Cost Summer Program Ideas for Families at Your Church Looking for low-cost summer program ideas for families at your church? You can save families money and capture their attention and hearts as well! When tough economic times come, one… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
At-home Activities Read in 1 min Free Activity Download for Children’s Ministry | Family Summer Bucket List Here’s a fun, new way for families to grow their faith together this summer. Summer is a great time for families to have fun, explore, and make memories together and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins Ministering to Kids in Crisis When You Don’t Have a Counseling Degree You don’t have to have a counseling degree to help children in crisis —you only need a deep commitment to Jesus and kids and a whole lot of empathy. Imagine… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
