Ministry To Parents Blog

In the fast-paced world we live in, technology seems to be more and more at the center of what we see, think, and do. This is certainly true for the teenagers we lead, and Christian parents find themselves facing several...

A number of years ago, our church invited Brian Housman, author of Tech Savvy Parenting and creator of Screen Smarts, to speak at a family conference. We were blown away by the number of parents, grandparents, and volunteers who came to hear...

If I had to guess, parenting teenagers has likely always been hard. It’s a time of life when so many things are changing, and these emerging adults are trying to figure out who they are and how they fit in...

I will be the first to admit that my husband and I made mistakes in the area of technology with our kids. We let them use iPod Touches (yes, we’re that old) without much supervision. We allowed social media use...

When you think about the ministry you want to build at your church, what comes to mind? I’m guessing that you are primarily focused on leading the teenagers, but the nature of that role lends itself to having some influence...

When I was working on my degree in elementary education, one of the topics we revisited over and over in classes was child development. No matter the age of the children I taught, understanding where they were at developmentally helped...

There have been many times that, as a parent of teenagers, I have been totally lost when it comes to knowing what to do. I have found myself deep into an argument with my daughter (that I likely started) or...

One of the best parts of parenting is watching our children grow and learn new skills. At the same time, we wonder if our kids are on track with their peers and worry if it seems like they’re not developing...

In the craziness of life that is called youth ministry, the urgency to engage and connect with teenagers, the desire to offer meaningful programs, and the pressure to fill a church calendar can sometimes overshadow a real need that we...

Congratulations! You survived another Christmas in children’s ministry. You decorated and made things look festive, prepped glittery crafts, created Advent activities, hosted parties, put on a Christmas program, and picked out volunteer gifts, not to mention your own activities with...

Where do you find rest? Really? As a parent, you may answer, “What’s rest?” I get it. As soon as our kids were born, we jumped on the treadmill of life that seems to never stop. The early years were...

We just wrapped up one of the loveliest times of the year. Celebrating our Savior’s birth and the sacred wonder of God’s plan fills hearts with peace and joy. Participating in parties with family and friends, caroling, decorating cookies, and...