There are as many models for family ministry as there are ways to make pizza. Most every church wants to bless families and grow them in their faith. Some are elaborate gourmet pizza versions; others are simple cheese versions. And there are hundreds of versions in between. Each one is flavorful and effective in feeding families’ faith appetites. Whichever one is yours, you should celebrate it! Promote the way you craft it. Savor the flavor of it and experiment to improve it. You should also be okay with the versions that are found elsewhere. God loves every flavor and each one reaches another family.
Read MoreThe role of the family unit in Christianity is important. Often times, the parents can feel stuck or uncertain as to what they should be doing better to raise their children in the faith. If you are one of those parents, this article is for you! Brian Haynes understands the importance and wants to give the parents three tips to help guide them in establishing the family that they desire.
Read MoreIf you’ve been in children’s ministry for any time at all, you know kids are rarely the problem. Rather, they are the barometer of the problems within their homes. After all, the easiest part of kids ministry is the kids, right? It’s the parents that are the difficult part of the job! So, we all agree that kids will either struggle under or stand upon the foundation of their families. The question is, then, how do we help impact those families?
Read MoreThey need to see the reality of God’s Word in God’s world and in God’s people. And for our kids, in such a time as this, seeing is believing is defending.
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Read MoreWhat is family ministry? Ask ten people, and you may get ten different answers. Here are ten simple ideas to accelerate the families in your church toward Gospel living.
Read MoreAs children’s and family ministers, we have been called to one of the greatest callings of our generation: to stand, and stand firm, for families.
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