Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 5 Family God Sightings: Noticing God at Work in Families Today When we look at families today, it’s easy to zero in on all the challenges and stressors. But when was the last time you paused to notice the good ways… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 10 Ways to Focus Families on a “Faith at Home” Outlook Focus busy Christian families to 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 every… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins Super, Natural Ways to Connect With Parents This post contains affiliate links. See bottom of post for details. Connecting with parents isn’t as daunting as you think. In fact, as children’s ministry leaders, you’re already equipped with… 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 3 mins Do’s and Don’ts of Ministering to Families Affected by Divorce It can be hard to know what to say to parents and their children affected by divorce. So here are some do’s and don’ts on how to minister to families… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Steps to Take to Really Partner With Parents “Partner with parents”—it’s a children’s ministry catchphrase; it’s a tagline; it’s a promise. And I’m going to risk offending you by saying that it’s something few children’s ministers truly do.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Bible Activities and Sermons Read in 1 min Nursery Take-Home Prayer Activity: Finger Food Prayers Teaching children to pray at a young age is important to their faith development. Here are 3 simple finger food prayers that you can send home to help empower parents… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins 10 Ways to Create Parent Connections That Actually Work Learn how you can create parent connections that 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 kids’… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins How to Help Grieving Families Through the Death of Their Baby One mom reveals what families dealing with the death of a baby need from you and your ministry. In April of 2016, my husband, Josh, and I were thrilled to… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 1 min A Calendar for Lent to Share With Families at Your Church Share this FREE downloadable resource for Lent with families at your church. Lent prepares us for Easter! It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the Saturday before Easter Sunday. That’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 7 mins 5 Keys to Open Up Faith-Building at Home Today’s parents are different; you need these 5 keys to open up faith-building at home. Use these tools to understand them—and help them pass on their faith to their children.… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins Use These Practical Ideas to Help Your Ministry Partner With Parents If what ails children’s spiritual growth is primarily parents not knowing what to do, we’ve got practical ideas for you to partner with parents now. Imagine that you’ve become sick… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins The Top 4 Reasons Parents Avoid Church Nurseries These top 4 reasons parents avoid your church nursery may surprise you. The nursery was perfect. Matching cribs lined one wall, each with crisp pink and blue checked sheets. Developmentally… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Saving Summer: 3 Ways to Partner With Families Over Summer Break Partner with families to fill kids’ summer breaks with positive programming and experiences. Groupon, an online commerce marketplace that connects subscribers with local merchants, surveyed 2,000 parents and found that… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Leader Resources Read in 7 mins What You Need to Know About My Son’s Special Needs The church should be a welcoming, safe place for every child. But for many families of children with special needs, it’s yet another place for their children to stand out… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Family Ministry: Reaching Families Who Are On-the-Go The challenge of family ministry seems insurmountable when it feels like your families are always out of town. Here’s how to reach families no matter where they’re traveling. High travel… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How to Make a COVID-Friendly Christmas Amazing for Families Christmas is coming…Here are a few ideas to help make it memorable! Christmas and Advent may be a little different again this year. We know you realize it, but sometimes… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins 5 Can’t-Miss Family Ministry Secrets From Ministry Experts We’ve asked experts on family ministry for their tips to help you connect with families. Here are five can’t-miss secrets from the experts. We have some good news and some… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins What Do Parents Think About Your Approach to Family Ministry? What do parents think about your ministry’s approach to family ministry? If you’ve ever wondered if what you do works with parents, read on for an inside scoop. Most children’s… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins The Top 3 Family Ministry Models to Use at Church Get the inside scoop on the top 3 family ministry models — and discover which one is right for your church. You’re sure of it: It’s time to get into… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email
Family Ministry Resources Read in 6 mins Practical Tools: How to Help Hurting Families Expert insights for helping families facing displacement, a serious diagnosis, the death of a child, and divorce. All the families you minister to are precious—and many are dealing with struggles… Read More Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email