Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Simple Family Ministry Activity: Encouraging Prayer Bear Parents are the primary catalyst in their children’s spiritual growth. But some parents can become overwhelmed or find it difficult to know where to begin teaching their children. This prayer… Read More
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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 7 Summer Family Faith Builders to Try Together Need some exciting family ministry ideas? Check out our favorite summer family faith builders to share with families in your ministry. Fancy trips and high-tech gadgets aren’t required for first-rate… Read More
Holiday Read in 1 min Independence Day Outreach Idea: Free for All In this Independence Day Outreach idea, kids discover the joy of offering things for free. Kids will model how Jesus freely gives forgiveness by handing out free water on Independence… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 9 Summer Nights: Ideas Guaranteed to Be a Blast for Families Need summer family ministry ideas? We asked children’s ministers to share their favorite, tried-and-true ideas for summer evening fun to come up with a list of ways to celebrate God… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Family Faith Adventures: 7 Ways to Take Faith on the Road This Summer Family Road Trip Devotion #1: Keep a Sheep You’ll need: Bible (try this kid-friendly version!) cotton ball or (clean) crumpled tissue Lead the Devotion Challenge families to pretend their cotton… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 6 Easy Family Devotions to Teach Kids Healthy Independence Check out these six Bible-based family devotions for parents to teach kids healthy independence. Early in life, children are wholly dependent, relying on their parents for almost everything. A parent’s… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins How to Minister to Children in LGBTQ+ Families Do you have children in your ministry with gay parents? Pastor Caleb Kaltenbach explains how we can best serve children of LGBTQ+ parents. Caleb Kaltenbach was the lead pastor for… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How to Thank Your VBS Volunteers (Without Breaking the Budget) Check out these fresh VBS volunteer appreciation ideas! And thank YOU for impacting so many lives this summer! Vacation Bible school (VBS) is one of the most joyful—and volunteer-intensive—events your… Read More
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! Use these stay-at-almost-home ideas… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min A Father’s Sacrifice: 3 Simple Ways to Honor Dads A father’s sacrifice can be part of everyday life. Here are three quick ideas to honor dads, and let them know how much their sacrifices are appreciated. 3 Simple Ways… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Screen Time: How to Help Kids Navigate Their Digital World Screens are part of our world and they’re here to stay. While screens can have some positive impacts on kids’ lives, they also wreak a lot of havoc. Grown-ups in… Read More