Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 10 Ways to Create Parent Connections That Actually Work Learn how you can create parent connections that actually 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… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Food Ministry: 3 Nourishing Outreach Ideas for Churches Nourish hearts and bodies this summer with these three simple outreach ideas from a church in Alabama. Read on to discover how to minister to kids through food! “Sometimes loving… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 2 mins Pen Pals: A Friendly Fall Community Outreach Idea As families settle into their fall routines, try out this fun fall community outreach idea. In this pen pal outreach, kids and family members get to connect with others in… Read More
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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Kindness Is the Most Important Value Parents Want for Their Children Does kindness matter in today’s often-harsh world? Recent surveys and studies have shown parents are especially concerned with instilling this character quality. So good news! Kindness is the most important… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Kids’ Faith Milestones at Church: How to Get the Rites Right How well does your children’s ministry recognize the importance of kids’ milestones and rites? In many cultures around the world, communities commemorate important steps in children’s lives through a variety… Read More
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Whole-Church Children’s Message: A Friend Nearby This message is perfect to use with your whole church. Try it this Sunday to teach kids (and grown-ups) about the importance of having friends around you. Whole-Church Children’s Message:… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 4 Ways You Can Double Your Ministry’s Impact 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Take Your Family Ministry From Being Optional to Being an Oasis These three questions will help you take your children’s ministry from optional to an oasis in your community. I traveled to Ndola, Zambia, for the first time in 2011 to… 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
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
