Leader Resources Read in 2 mins Outreach Tips: Intentional Ways to Befriend New Families Every outreach effort you undertake can be effective if you approach it from a practical perspective. Consider these outreach tips! Outreach. The word alone suggests a powerful connection and relevance… 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 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins Family Ministry Back-to-School Blessing Idea Send kids back to school with patience and a blessing! Incorporate these simple ideas into your church’s worship service the Sunday before school begins. Or consider hosting a meal for… Read More
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
