Ministry To Parents Blog

As Christian parents, it’s tempting to focus only on the happy parts of Easter. We love the waving palm branches, the empty tomb, and the joy of new life. It’s not that those things aren’t wonderful; they are! But celebrating...

As children’s ministry leaders, we feel the tension every Easter. We look forward to celebrating the joy. We love things like Palm Sunday parades, empty tomb crafts, and the hope we find in Jesus. But we also know Easter doesn’t...

Parenting teenagers carries a unique kind of weight. You want to say the right things, guide them well, and help them grow in faith, character, and identity. You care deeply about who your teen is becoming, what they believe, and...

As youth ministry leaders, we carry a unique kind of responsibility. We want to plan well, communicate clearly, and create experiences that help teenagers encounter God in meaningful ways. We care deeply about their growth in faith, character, and community....

I can still picture pulling into the parking lot with our family that day. Our church had organized a packing event to assemble hygiene kits for families in Ukraine. For weeks, the news had been filled with images and stories...

A few years ago, I was at a conference, and one of the speakers was talking about a specific area of family ministry. As he described what to build and how to make it become a real part of the...

Years ago, a couple moved into a house in our neighborhood, and the corners of our backyards connected. One day, I was out doing some yardwork when their dog wandered over, soon followed by one of our new neighbors. We...

February is upon us, and the world is bursting with hearts and flowers. It’s also that time of year when the spotlight is on love. When we love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind, it naturally flows...

During my young adult years, I learned a concept that I readily embraced. My personality was perfectly suited to take this idea and weave it into everyday life. In a lot of ways, holding onto this philosophy has served me...

At this point in my life and career, I find myself in a lot of conversations with parents where they are looking for help and seeking advice. Part of this is because I’m old, part of it is because I’ve...

As a fourth grader, my youngest came home one day singing a song I was unfamiliar with. Although not explicit, the lyrics weren’t exactly appropriate for a nine-year-old. Since it wasn’t music my husband or I listened to, I couldn’t...

If you serve in ministry long enough, you start to notice something about parents and what they’re looking for. Most parents don’t come to church looking for experts; they come looking for relief. They need relief from feeling behind. They...