Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins 5 Proven Strategies to Make Connections Between Home and Church Too often, parents don’t know what happens at Sunday school. Here’s how to strengthen the connection between home and church. Almost every Sunday, Mrs. Anderson drops her daughter, Katie, off… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 1 min Kid’s Valentine’s Day Outreach Idea: Love Your Neighbor Day February is the perfect time for kids in your ministry to show your church neighbors the love of Jesus through acts of kindness. Here is how one children’s minister uses… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins How to Help Children in the Wake of Witnessing or Experiencing Violence What do you do when monsters are real in children’s lives? A trained grief counselor helps you reestablish kids’ trust in God when violence shakes their world. “I wasn’t prepared… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Valentine’s Day Tradition: Creating a Love Jar Families can start a new tradition this Valentine’s Day by creating their own “Love Jar.” It’s a fantastic way to encourage families to talk about what they love about each… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 10 Ways to Focus Families on a “Faith at Home” Outlook Help busy Christian families focus on a “faith at home” outlook with these 10 time-savvy ideas! Families are swamped. Schedules overflow with commitments. You hear or read about overextended families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 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 creatures, relying on their parents for almost everything. A… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Practical Ways to Help Families Nurture Faith at Home A spiritual home will nurture a spiritual child who grows into a spiritual adult. Here are specific activities to help parents make formative faith connections at home. Family devotions are… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min A Reading Plan for Families: One Year in the Bible Get families reading (and talking about) the Bible with this one-year plan that offers an overview of key events and people in God’s great story. We all want kids to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 7 Prayer Stations to Cover Your Community in the New Year As a new year approaches, these seven prayer stations are a great way to invite families to pray for their community and thank God for all his blessings. Prayer Station… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Family Activity: Christmas Census Questions In children’s ministry, we often talk about the birth of Jesus. But we might overlook the idea of a census. These Christmas Census Questions help your family better understand the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Family Christmas Activity: Nativity Kit Families often build gingerbread houses at Christmastime. But have they ever created a tasty nativity scene? Lead this experience with families to help them better understand why Jesus is the… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Christmas Video: A Free Gift for Families at Your Church Looking for a last-minute Christmas video to share with families at your church? We’ve got you covered! Families will love this unique, first-person take on the birth of Jesus, as… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min 5 Tips for Working With Divorced Families Over Christmas If you lead a children’s ministry, check out these five tips for working with divorced families over Christmas. If you work with family ministry, chances are you have kids in… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 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
