Leader Resources Read in 6 mins 15 Ideas to Create a Never-Ending Summer in Your Children’s Ministry Hang on to summer a little longer with these super-fun celebration activities that are sure to make the end of summer a whole lot more fun for everyone. The summer’s… 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 5 mins 5 Family God Sightings: Noticing God at Work in Families Today When we look at families today, it’s easy to zero in on all the challenges and stressors. But when was the last time you paused to notice the good ways… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ideas to Celebrate Children’s Spiritual Heroes at Home Honoring faithful leaders for serving kids week in and week out isn’t limited to your ministry team. You know too well that disciple-making isn’t only an at-church exercise; it’s an… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Outreach Tips: Intentional Ways to Befriend New Families Every outreach effort you undertake can be effective if you approach it from a practical perspective. Consider these outreach tips! Outreach. The word alone suggests a powerful connection and relevance… 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 How to Build Relationships With Kids of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may live in unstable or insecure environments. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. And that’s if they’re… 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 5 mins 5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Encourage families at your church to reach out and share God’s love in your community with these family-friendly outreach ideas. Want to connect with families in your church and reach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 9 Summer Nights: Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Blast for Families Here are 9 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 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 with these four ideas! When tough economic times… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 4 Summer Family Fun Ideas to Help Boost Attendance Fend off the summer attendance slump by intentionally connecting families to your ministry using these four summer family fun ideas. It’s here — that glorious season when the sun’s warmth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Critical Reminders for Ministering to Children of Divorce “United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce? The Bible talks about… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 5 mins [Pin]spiration and More for Making Father’s Day Extra Special Make dads, grandpas, uncles, and other important father figures feel special with 9 ideas for your Father’s Day celebration. Dads work hard, play hard, and they like to feel appreciated.… 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 3 mins Family Faith Adventures: 7 Ways to Take Faith on the Road This Summer Family Adventure 1: Keep a Sheep Challenge families to grab a cotton ball or (clean) crumpled tissue and make it the family pet sheep for the week. They’ll give it… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Elements Parents and Kids Really Want in Vacation Bible School Discover six elements that parents and kids say make for a great vacation Bible school! We thought it would be insightful to talk to some end-users of vacation Bible school—parents… 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 Resources Read in 4 mins Practical Insights for Ministering to Children of Divorce With the high rates of divorce, it’s critical to understand these key insights when you minister to children of divorce. Reaching Families of Divorce The church can serve as a… 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 Ideas Read in 4 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Family Events to Try This Summer Here are five ideas for gathering your church’s families in fun, community spaces where you won’t need volunteers! Hosting family events at your church is a blast! But let’s face… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email