Ministry To Parents Blog

When she was 8 months old, I dropped our first daughter on her head. It was actually more of a gentle bump on the carpeted floor since I managed to get a hold of her by the legs before impact,...

I was recently sharing with a group of parents in a seminar at a church, and a mom asked to talk to me privately. She has three kids, all under the age of nine, and she is really struggling in...

Over the last several years, my wife and I have had a lot of meaningful conversations with our young adult kids as we’ve reflected on their childhood. They have their own stories and interpretations, some accurate, and some not so...

It was a Sunday morning, and I was walking down the hallway of our church in between services. I ran into a couple that I knew fairly well. They have three sons, and one of them was my son’s age...

Being a parent is one of the most wonderful and demanding jobs you’ll ever do. Some mornings, everyone is dressed, fed, and smiling as you head out the door on time! Other days? Breakfast consists of the remains at the...

Serving in children’s ministry is one of the most joyful and exhausting callings there is. We get to be part of shaping little hearts, pointing them toward Jesus, and watching their faith grow. But somewhere between prepping crafts, planning lessons,...

There’s no doubt about it, we’re living in a world that makes it hard to stay healthy. Life feels fast, noisy, and full of pressure for both us and our teenagers. We struggle mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. And as...

Ministry can be both one of the greatest and one of the most challenging callings we will ever encounter. We pour ourselves out for others, giving our time, energy, creativity, and hearts in service to God’s people. But over time,...

Connection with others is so important, for our kids and for us. For children, close friendships help them feel confident and develop positive social skills. Kids with strong friendships often do better in school, handle stress more effectively, and bounce...

As children’s leaders, we know church isn’t only a place where teaching Bible stories and singing songs happen. It’s also a place where relationships are formed. Kids thrive when they feel connected to their peers and to adults who care...

I can remember when I first saw it starting to happen. Our son was in fifth grade and an active part of our church’s children’s ministry. Every Sunday, the kids would gather in a large group to sing and hear...

When we think about all we have to do in youth ministry, it’s easy to get caught up in schedules, programs, communication, and mapping out all of our teaching content. We plan lessons, coordinate volunteers, and work to create experiences...