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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 5 mins 10 Ways to Focus Families on a “Faith at Home” Outlook Help busy Christian families focus on 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… Read More
At-home Activities Read in 1 min Free Activity Download for Children’s Ministry | Family Summer Bucket List Here’s a fun, new way for families to grow their faith together this summer. Summer is a great time for families to have fun, explore, and make memories together and… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 9 mins Mental Illness and Your Ministry What you need to know about the mental health issues families are dealing with today—and why we’re all so reluctant to talk about it. Justin and Brenda were dismayed to… Read More
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
Family Ministry Resources Read in 4 mins Mother’s Day Messaging: How to Make All Kids Feel Included on Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but Mother’s Day for kids without moms can be challenging. Many children’s ministry directors are looking for ideas to celebrate the hardworking mothers… Read More
Family Ministry Resources Read in 2 mins Family Ministry Activity: Kindness Keep-It-Up Want to give families in your church an opportunity to practice kindness? Make it fun with Kindness Keep-It-Up! In this family ministry activity, families try to keep a balloon in… Read More