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
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 6 mins Super, Natural Ways to Connect With Parents in Your Ministry Connecting with parents in your ministry isn’t as daunting as you think. In fact you’re already equipped with superpowers you may not even realize! Keep reading to discover three dynamite,… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 3 mins Just 3 Things Families Need (and Want) From Your Ministry Have you ever wondered why some families don’t attend church events as often as you’d hope? It’s easy to feel disheartened, but trust us, there’s a lot more going on… 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 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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 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, relying on their parents for almost everything. A parent’s… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 8 mins How to Minister to Children in LGBTQ+ Families Do you have children in your ministry with gay parents? Pastor Caleb Kaltenbach explains how we can best serve children of LGBTQ+ parents. Caleb Kaltenbach was the lead pastor for… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins How to Thank Your VBS Volunteers (Without Breaking the Budget) Check out these fresh VBS volunteer appreciation ideas! And thank YOU for impacting so many lives this summer! Vacation Bible school (VBS) is one of the most joyful—and volunteer-intensive—events your… 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