Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Questions New Families Ask in Children’s Ministry Check out these 3 questions new families ask about your children’s ministry—and prepare your answers to put families at ease. Years ago I moved across the country to a new… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Secrets to Raising Fearless Kids in a Fear-Filled World In a scary world, how do we raise fearless kids? By meeting fear face-to-face with faith. Not long after the attacks on September 11, 2001, a large commercial jet flew… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Technology and Children’s Ministry: How Do They Tie Together? What place does technology have in children’s ministry? Find out the dos and don’ts about AI, YouTube, and more! Learn how to teach kids discernment and help them navigate the… 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 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
Leader Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Children’s Ministry Resolutions Worth Making This Year As you make your New Year’s resolutions, resolve to do these five things, and you’ll open the door to better children’s ministry. Resolutions. We’ve all made them at some point… Read More
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
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 4 mins How to Use the 5 Senses to Calm and Ease Kids’ Stress Children today are experiencing unprecedented, prolonged stress. From lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to having sometimes frightening world news at their fingertips through digital devices. Counselors and therapists suggest… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Ways Special Needs Families Enrich Your Church Often when talking about families living with special needs, we focus on the side of practical disability ministry—programs, needed resources, volunteers. That’s all good and necessary, but it’s only half… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Welcoming Families With Special Needs to Your Church Here are tips on creating an attitude of acceptance and practical ways to welcome families impacted by special needs. My family recently moved to Minnesota, and we’re looking for a… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Build Relationships With Children of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may live unstable or insecure lives. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. We definitely want them there,… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins How to Build a Shame-Free Family Ministry Here are three shifts for building a shame-free family ministry. A family ministry must overcome herculean challenges on the road to success, but the largest obstacle probably isn’t what you’d… Read More
