Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Quick Faith Builders for Parents: 12 Methods to Put Jesus First Parents need simple, quick faith-builders to help kids put Jesus first. Here are 12 tools you can share with parents to bring Jesus to the forefront of their children’s lives.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Large-Church Children’s Message: A Friend Nearby This short, memorable children’s message is perfect to use with your whole church. It teaches children—and grown-ups too—the importance of having friends around you. Theme: Friends Scripture Basis: Proverbs 27:10… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Volunteer-Free Fall Family Events Pumpkin patches. Hot cocoa. Apples. And candy! When temps begin to drop, families at your church may start looking for these treats and other fall traditions and festivities. Perhaps your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Ideas: 9 Perfect Postpartum Gifts for New Moms A lot of organizations bless moms during their prenatal journey. But what about postpartum? When a mom gives birth, use one of these gift ideas from your ministry to bless… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Children’s Ministry Game: Belly Laugh This silly game called “Belly Laugh” reminds kids that God loves a joyful heart. Bible Connect: Psalm 9:2; Psalm 28:7 Children’s Ministry Game: Belly Laugh Have one child lie on… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 5 Fail-Proof Tips for Fall Family Events At Group, we’ve spent decades trying and testing countless activities with kids and families. Here you’ll find 5 fail-proof tips from our years of discovery to make your fall family… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Keys to Open Up Faith-Building at Home Today’s parents come with a wide variety of home-life circumstances. Church leaders need these 5 keys to open up faith-building at home. Use these tools to understand today’s parents. Then,… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Object Lesson Read in 2 mins Tasty Halloween Object Lesson for Elementary: Pumpkin Pancakes In this elementary 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… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Ministry Activity: Creating Family Timelines Use this timeline activity to help families celebrate their journey with God and to reflect on his faithfulness in their lives over the years. For each family, you’ll need: Bible… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As the back-to-school frenzy ebbs and families are settling into some routines, it’s a great time for a fun fall community outreach idea. One that guides kids and their family… 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 Fabulous Fall Craft Ideas for Children’s Ministry Autumn is in the air! Or, at least it soon will be! So get out the glue and roll up your sleeves. It’s time to create fall crafts and have… 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
Uncategorized Read in 3 mins 2 Free Family Devotions About Gratitude and Patience Summer break offers families and kids some reprieve from the busyness of the school year, but it can also surface some struggles. Everyone may be spending more time together, and… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Steps to Take to Genuinely Partner With Parents “Partner with parents”—it’s a children’s ministry catchphrase; it’s a tagline; it’s a promise. And I’m going to risk offending you by saying that it’s something few children’s ministers truly do.… 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 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 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 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
