While a daunting task and key responsibility for ministry leaders, cheerleading for 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.
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.
Family worship has changed our lives because it has helped us read more Bible, thereby understanding and living out more Bible.
A family mission statement helps create the culture within the home. Learn how to develop a family mission statement through real examples from Christian and LDS families.
The Holy Spirit, often described as the Comforter, Advocate, or Helper in Scripture, is central to Christian living.
Do you love the idea of doing a devotional together, but you aren't sure exactly HOW to do a family devotional? Let us teach you!
Live intentionally by creating a family mission statement. Use Christian family mission statement examples and a family mission statement pdf to make yours!
20 family service ideas to help get your whole family involved in meaningful community service.
Let’s explore Bible verses about family importance by first talking about the most treasured relationships in our lives.
I firmly believe that children need structure. They need to know exactly what to expect, what is allowed, what is not allowed, and what will happen when they disobey. Proverbs 22:6 -"Start children off on
If your church is simply going through the motions of putting on Sunday mass and passing the donation basket without any community involvement, you ...
Have you identified your family's core values? Learn how to write a family core values list and how to use it to build a Christ-centered family identity!
At the young age of 18, no one would think a homecoming queen and senior class president would trade her life for something so extraordinary. Her name is Katie Davis,…
A peaceful home is all about the people in it. If you want more joy and peace, you need healthy, happy, and holy family relationships.
A free printable featuring 10 June activities for Catholic families to encourage family togetherness and faith formation in the home.
Host a family night to end your VBS! Family nights offer community and connection to your small church with the parents in your community.
Strengthen your prayer time, encourage the church to pray, help others develop their prayer life, and revitalize ministries with large prayer cards!
Being intentional with family traditions and rhythms can be hard! That is why I created this simple, grace-filled list meant to inspire!
What is family ministry? In this post I talk about the different elements that should be part of a healthy family ministry that is unified.
In this article we will look at different prayers for church family. These prayers can be used privately or in a group setting. When we pray for our church family, we are praying for God's
Looking for the best family devotional resources? Here is a great list of simple, but meaningful choices to get you started.
Reaching out to families in your community is central to building a healthy church.
From time to time, churches call new pastors. For some churches, this is a regular interval of every couple of years. For some churches, this only happens every couple of decades. Regardless of the frequency, every church wants to make their new pastor feel welcome. Here are ten ways you can help to make your new pastor feel welcome.
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 [...]
Doing Bible study with your family should be a top priority. In a world that is screaming values that aren’t Christian friendly, it is important to get our families into the Bible daily. Family Bible study can be a challenge though. Where can you find resources that will help your children in their journey? Luckily […]
The core method of stepfamily ministry is starting a class or small group of couples who come together to study and support one another.
We want to talk naturally with our kids about Jesus, but family faith formation seems too easy to get wrong. Here are 3 myths about family faith formation and how to bust them!
Every children's ministry today needs a blueprint for family ministry. Family is in. Marketers know it. Employers know it. But does the church know it?
Help your children grow in faith by memorizing 52 key Bible verses! We provide a curated list of scriptures that are easy for kids to learn and understand. God's word is a source of comfort and guidance, and memorizing scripture can have a lifelong impact on a child's spiritual development.
Need some fresh ideas for family devotions? If you're struggling to fit daily family Bible study into your routine, check out these easy family Bible study ideas. Each one slips smoothly into the schedule you already follow, making daily family devotions so much easier for Christian parents--whether you have small children or older kids! Here
Church attendance can increase unity within a family.
Brace yourself. Because I am going to say three words that immediately cause the majority of us to feel inadequate and guilty, if not defeated: (Are you ready for them?) FAMILY BIBLE STUDY For many Christians, the words “family Bible study” produce feelings of guilt, frustration, inadequacy, and mild panic. We know how important it
The modern world - and church - is dominated by splinteredness, individuality, and age segregation, at the expense of the rich multigenerational worship and life that used to dominate church and culture.
While a daunting task and key responsibility for ministry leaders, cheerleading for 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.