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Family Stressors This Christmas: What You Need to Know

For some families in our churches and communities, Christmas isn’t quite as merry as we may assume. The holidays can cause additional stress for children whose parents are divorced, whose…

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Church Christmas Activity: Instant Christmas Pageant

During your morning worship service on the Sunday immediately before Christmas, lead your church in this instant Christmas pageant. Instant Christmas Pageant Say: Today is a very special day in…

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25 Ideas to Write on Your Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain

This Advent Countdown to Christmas Chain is a great way to help kids show love for their families and grow closer to God as they count down to Christmas. Download…

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Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea for Families

Carol-oke is a fun Christmas idea that allows the whole family to participate in spreading Christmas cheer! You’ll need: Christmas carol CDs a karaoke machine Carol-oke: The Best Christmas-Cheer-Spreading Idea…

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4 Advent Wreath Devotions for Families

Use these Advent Wreath Devotions for families. Simply email or mail these messages to families weekly. What You’ll Need email or mailing addresses for your families What You’ll Do Help…

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Simple Family Ministry Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks

Use this Thanksgiving Idea: Tree of Thanks with families or kids in your ministry. You’ll need: 1 dry branch (at least 2 ft. high) 1 quart size mason jar smooth…

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5 Christmas Service Ideas Kids (and Their Families!) Can Do

One of the most treasured gifts you can give another person is a joyous memory. So this holiday season, we’re giving you five memory-making Christmas service activities that children and…

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What to Say When Families Grieve

Use these expert insights so you know what to say when families grieve a divorce, terminal illness, miscarriage or still-birth, or the death of a child. Loss and grief, just…

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How to Design the Perfect Parent Support Group

Here’s how to design the perfect parent support group to help you intentionally partner with parents and build connections to further grow the impact of your ministry. Family Ministry Opportunities…

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Build Community This Thanksgiving With a “Thanksgathering”

Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time of togetherness and gratefulness. So consider hosting an informal “Thanksgathering” with families at your church. Here’s how! How to Host a “Thanksgathering” Ask…

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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…

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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…

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What “Grandfamilies” Need From Your Church

Wondering how to better serve “grandfamilies” in your church? Read on to consider practical ways to partner with grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Traditionally, when we picture “young families”…

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How to Build Community With Kids, Parents, and Volunteers

Use this win-win game plan to build community with kids, parents, and volunteers in your children’s ministry. One of my favorite things about football games in the fall is the…

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Family Ministry Activity: Creating Family Timelines

Use this timeline activity to help families celebrate their journey with God and to reflect on his faithfulness in their lives over the years. For each family, you’ll need: a…

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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…

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How to Minister to Children Whose Family Is in Crisis

Use this guide to minister to families in crisis. “She’s always been such a bright, happy child,” the teacher said to me. “Always listening intently and taking part in everything…

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5 Steps to Take to Genuinely 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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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