Ministry To Parents Blog

Every now and again, I run into a book, an article, or a video that forces me to rethink some things. As someone who has been in full-time youth ministry for a really long time, I can get stuck in...

I think I was in second grade when my parents began attending a weekly Bible study at our neighbors’ house. There were a number of other families with children in addition to ours, so one of the moms created lessons...

My wife and I recently had a moment. Our college son came home for the summer and joined us at church on his first Sunday back. He’s a young man who is still a kid at heart in so many...

As Christian parents, our heart’s cry is to see our children become fully committed disciples of Jesus. Our influence is vitally important in guiding our kids in learning about, loving, and growing closer to Him. When we hear terms like...

One thing that COIVD revealed to many churches is the enormous need people have for care. When our student ministry was trying to pivot during the pandemic to figure out how to keep students and leaders engaged, we quickly realized...

Perhaps one of the most meaningful illustrations of Jesus’ care for us is that of the Good Shepherd. He feeds His sheep. He protects His sheep. He searches for and brings strays back to the flock. He knows His sheep,...

I have never felt a more awesome responsibility than when I brought my first newborn child home from the hospital. All of a sudden, I was on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. My husband and I...

When our oldest daughter was born, I remember the overwhelming wonder I felt along with the daunting responsibility for the care and keeping of this tiny human being. She relied on us for everything. Suddenly, our world was consumed with...

As I sat across the room from this couple, I couldn’t help but be a little sad. The wife had reached out to our church looking for some parenting help and advice, and their request had come to me. Before...

A few years ago, I came across a meme that said, “Whatever you’re doing today, do it with the confidence of a four-year-old wearing a Batman cape.” I smile every time it comes to mind. We’ve all known those kids, haven’t...

It’s no secret that teenagers today are struggling to figure out their identity. They want to know who they are and how they fit into the world. They want to believe that their life matters and they have a place. They...

I love watching little ones gaze at themselves in a mirror. The house we lived in when our oldest was born had a full-length mirror at the end of the hallway. I remember standing in front of it and curiously studying...