Category: Next Gen Ministry
Covers topics such as leading across children’s and student ministries, working with parents/families, family ministry, thinking beyond Sunday, strategy and systems, collaboration/non-siloed ministry
Great Back to School Resources For Kids & Families
Back-to-school season is one of my favorite times of the ministry year. I love shopping the sales (my children are grown but I shop sales for ministry-related items) and the start of a new school year brings a reset of schedules and rhythms. This season is a very good time…
10 Easy Ways to Partner with Families in Your Ministry
"Partner with parents" is a phrase used quite a bit in the kidmin, student ministry and family ministry world. There are different ways to define what 'partnering' with parents means, but I define it simply as being a parent's biggest cheerleader. I want to cheer them on as they lead…
A Resource Box for Families to Teach God’s Word at Home {Review}
I have noticed a recent trend in ministry resource boxes lately. There are a few out there but today I wanted to share my thoughts on SproutBox. SproutBox Description (according to their print material): Launched in September 2015, SproutBox is a monthly box subscription designed to create unforgettable…
7 Things to Remember When a Parent Expresses a Concern
Months ago, I drove my niece to school and was very alarmed about her safety (and those of her classmates) at drop-off time. Because of my concerns, I emailed the principal and the PTA President and eagerly awaited a response. Three weeks later (yes, three weeks later), this is the…