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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins How to Build Relationships With Kids of Divorce in Your Ministry Children of divorce may live in unstable or insecure environments. They may not feel carefree, and they may be distracted when attending your Sunday school ministry. And that’s if they’re… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Great Expectations: 3 Reasons Prenatal Ministry Is Important What’s the best time to begin partnering with parents? It may be before kids are even born. Cornerstone Church in Maumee, Ohio, has discovered the impact that’s possible when it… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins 3 Ideas to Celebrate Children’s Spiritual Heroes at Home Honoring faithful leaders for serving kids week in and week out isn’t limited to your ministry team. You know too well that disciple-making isn’t only an at-church exercise; it’s an… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Family-Friendly Outreach Ideas for Your Children’s Ministry Encourage families at your church to reach out and share God’s love in your community with these family-friendly outreach ideas. Want to connect with families in your church and reach… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 6 Critical Reminders for Ministering to Children of Divorce “United we stand, divided we fall.” How many times have you heard this phrase that pertains to kingdoms, governments, businesses, churches, and even families experiencing divorce? The Bible talks about… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 up fearless kids? By meeting fear face-to-face with our faith. Not long after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, a large… 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
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins How to Avoid Big Communication Bloopers With Parents Here are some tips on avoiding misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and wounded parents by improving your communication. Rolling Hills Church was growing like crazy, and Joanie, the Christian education director, had… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 4 mins Crisis Stress: 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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 7 Tips to Welcome Kids From Your Community to Your Church How does your church welcome kids who are simply dropped off by their parents or caregivers? Are you ready to welcome them, too? Some may call them “drop-off kids” —… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min Top 10 Things Parents Value About Your Children’s Ministry The top 10 things parents value about your children’s ministry, from our exclusive research. 10 Things Parents Value About Your Children’s Ministry 1. Safe and Fun Environment Parents’ first question… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How Family Smart Is Your Ministry? These 3 Questions Can Help Are you and your ministry family smart? Here are three questions you should ask yourself to increase your family ministry IQ. What’s your family ministry IQ? There’s no official assessment… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Free VBS Prayer Cards With VBS season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to pray for your VBS program with your congregation. No matter where you are in your planning process, you can… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 5 Family Ministry Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make You’ve done the research. You understand the unmatched power of families to cultivate a passionate love of Jesus in children’s hearts. You’re days away from meeting with your key leaders… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 4 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 Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Tips & Tools Read in 6 mins The Surprising Truth a Parent Really Wants to Tell You An honest, heartfelt letter from a parent to a children’s ministry leader. The Surprising Truth a Parent Really Wants to Tell You Dear Children’s Minister, I watched you this past… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins Top 6 Secrets Parents Will Never Tell You Uncover these six parent secrets you need to know—and discover pointers on how you can approach and partner with the parents of kids in your ministry. Parents can be your… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
