Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Family Ministry Outreach Event: Christmas Family Fun! Want to plan a fun, faith-filled Christmas event for families? These seven simple ideas can help! Set up all or some of these activities at your church, and invite families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Free Family Advent Calendar for Your Children’s Ministry! Advent is a season of expectation—we’re eagerly waiting to celebrate Jesus’ birth! This year, give families a simple, doable resource to help them anticipate and honor Jesus, and receive the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins Family Stressors This Christmas: What You Need to Know For some families in our churches and communities, Christmas isn’t quite as merry as we may assume. The holidays can cause additional stress for children whose parents are divorced, whose… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins Streaming Into Christmas Vacation: How to Guide Families Through Today’s Stream of Online Content With Christmas vacation comes more down time—and screen time—for kids. This Christmas season, partner with parents to help families stream good news of great joy into their homes. Most children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Church Christmas Activity: Instant Christmas Pageant During your morning worship service on the Sunday immediately before Christmas, lead your church in this instant Christmas pageant. Instant Christmas Pageant Say: Today is a very special day in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 25 Ideas to Write on Your Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain This Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain is a great way to help kids show love for their families and grow closer to God as they count down to Christmas. Download… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Carol-Oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea for Families Carol-oke is a fun Christmas idea that allows the whole family to participate in spreading Christmas cheer! You’ll need: Christmas carol CDs a karaoke machine Carol-Oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Advent Wreath Devotions for Families Use these Advent Wreath Devotions for families. Simply email or mail these messages to families weekly. What You’ll Need Email or mailing addresses for your families What You’ll Do Help… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks Use this Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (at least 2 ft. high) 1 quart size mason jar smooth… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Christmas Service Ideas Kids (and Their Families!) Can Do One of the most treasured gifts you can give another person is a joyous memory. So this holiday season, we’re giving you five memory-making Christmas service activities that children and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 10 mins What to Say When Families Grieve Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Ideas Read in 1 min Give Families a Grateful Plateful at Thanksgiving Use this idea to put kids in charge of the Thanksgiving table! Expressing gratitude at the family Thanksgiving meal usually begins (and ends) like this: “Let’s go around and say… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and Christmas Meal Boxes The holidays are a perfect time to serve your community. This simple family service project will help provide boxes of meals for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Family Service Project: Thanksgiving and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins How to Design the Perfect Parent Support Group Here’s how to design the perfect parent support group to help you intentionally partner with parents and build connections to further grow the impact of your ministry. Family Ministry Opportunities… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 7 mins Thanksgiving Ideas: 6 Great Service Project Ideas to Inspire Grateful Kids Check out these six great Thanksgiving service project ideas that teach kids to give back to their peers, families, and community. What children’s minister isn’t looking for an ultra-fun service… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Special Needs: How to Ensure You Never Leave a Child Behind Use this blueprint for special needs ministry success. You’ve heard the Field of Dreams line, “If you build it, they will come.” It’s the truth. When God called us to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 3 Ways to Encourage Thankfulness In Families This Season FREE song download…keep scrolling! Ah, fall. It’s such an invigorating time of the year with the beauty of fall colors, the cooler weather, and the anticipation of the holidays.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have bushels of fun! Fall is the perfect… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Build Community This Thanksgiving With a “Thanksgathering” Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of togetherness and gratefulness. So consider hosting an informal “Thanksgathering” with families at your church. Here’s how! How to Host a “Thanksgathering” Ask… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 6 Terrific Ideas to Enhance Your Church’s Family Ministry We asked children’s ministry and family ministry leaders for their #1 ideas to minister to families. You won’t believe how easy some of these are! There are many facets to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Object Lesson Read in 1 min Halloween Object Lesson: Pumpkin Pancakes In this object lesson, kids will learn how new life springs from death with these Halloween-themed pumpkin pancakes. With Halloween being a spooky and scary time for kids, there’s an… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
