Family ministry

While a daunting task and key responsibility for ministry leaders, to partner with families doesn’t always have to be over-thought. Yes, there should be strategies in place to help move families from here to there, but there are easy ways to make this happen. #fammin #familyministry #partnerwithparents #thinkOrange #Orange

How do you cultivate a family-friendly church? Here are ten ideas to consider as you seek to create an environment that welcomes families.

Think of your family mission statement as a road map. It will help you create a shared vision,and live a more intentional, purposeful life.

I’ve been on staff at my church in preschool ministry for 13 years. When you’ve been in the same place doing much of the same thing for so long, it’s easy to get in a rut, stay in your bubble, and forget what it feels like to walk into your building and experience your children’s ministry for the first time. ... Read More

We hear a lot of talk today about family ministry, but what exactly is family ministry? My thoughts about family ministry have changed over thirty-five years of ministry. I have a different view of things than when I started. This is my definition of family ministry: family ministry is comprised of the church and the [...]

20 family service ideas to help get your whole family involved in meaningful community service.

A Family Vision Statement plants a flag at your desired destination so you can look at it and line up your next step. Let me walk you through how you can write a Biblical Family Vision Statement for your own crew with a free printable.

Getting more young families to church can seem like a tiresome task. And often a lot of pressure is placed upon the leaders of family ministries. But maybe we all need to start somewhere even broader than we think.

Generational Discipleship is best shared in partnership with families at church AND at home. How do we get resources in the hands of family leads (grandparents, parents, caregivers, teachers, coach…

Use these 12 months of prayer ideas for church families to encourage and nurture prayer at home. What better way to start the new year with great ideas to get families praying together.