Family ministry

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.

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 [...]

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.

VBS family nights offer community and connection to your small church and parents in your community. Check out these ideas for inspiration!

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

Need tips for preventing ministry failure? Check out these 10 common but costly mistakes in children's ministry.

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.

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

Some churches have come to recognize that tension exists and have begun to seek ways to engage the families and keep them connected to the faith community even when they are not in the church building.

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…