7 Family Dinner Conversation Starters
In my opinion, there’s no better place in the family where memories can be made than around the family dinner table. It’s potentially one of the easiest ways for parents to invest into their children, especially when they’re intentional about it.
10 Great Ways Kids Can Serve at Church
Did you know that studies show that kids and teenagers who serve in their local church are far less likely to walk away from their faith as they get older? And there are great ways kids can serve at church.
First Came COVID-19 … And Then Came the Greatest Generation of Disciples
How will the church walk them through this trauma to help them become the Greatest Generation of Disciples? Yes, that could be the ultimate positive outcome for this generation or any generation.
Watch: #TheQuarantineShake Challenge by Rick Warren and Saddleback Kids
“I doubt that anyone would guess that a pastor wrote this!” RIck Warren says of his Quarantine S.H.A.K.E song. The song and accompanying dance moves was made into a video with the help of the Saddleback Kids ministry.
10 Bible Object Lessons for Kids to Grab Their Attention
Object lessons that will have your kids talking and thinking all week.
Mom Creates ‘COVID-19 Time Capsule’ Worksheets for Families During Pandemic
“Everyone is going to talk about it. You know, ‘what grade were you in when you couldn’t go to school?,’ that sort of thing. And their kids are going to ask them,” Natalie Long says. This creative mother has created a set of time capsule worksheets to help parents and kids memorialize this unusual time.
5 Awesome Family Game Ideas
One of the things our family loves to do is play games together. In fact, we have one night each week designated as “Family Game Night.” Here are our best family game ideas.
10 Eggscelent Easter Puns That Will Crack Your Kids Up
Easter is just around the corner and chances are high your kids are already eggs-cited. These 10 Easter puns are Sunday School friendly and...punny.
The Dark Side of Zoom: FBI Warns Parents of Attacks on New Virtual Classrooms
Federal officials are warning Zoom users this week after increased reports of hackers pose a privacy and security threat to users across the country--especially those using the platform as a virtual classroom.
Top Pick for Easter at Home 2020: Easterrific Faith Adventure
This colorful, action-packed resource for Easter at Home will provide parents with fun, easy-to-do activities that create meaningful connections with each other and memorable encounters with Jesus.
5 Ways to Help Your Kids Worship Through Livestream
For many families, the shift of churches to livestream worship presents a great opportunity to teach younger children how to sit through a worship service.
Parents, Your Kids Need Big Theology
Let them grow into understanding the big truths of Scripture by building a foundation that will shape and guide them as they learn and understand the big words and the big theology of the gospel.
Tips for Parents Who Are Suddenly Homeschooling
For parents who are suddenly homeschooling, I sought the advice of some of my favorite moms who have been doing this homeschool thing for awhile now, several of whom are also working moms.
Helping Kids Stay Calm During the Pandemic
Here are some practical steps parents and church leaders can take for helping kids stay calm during the turmoil the pandemic is causing.
Answering Kids’ Questions About Why God Allows Things Like Pandemics
It's important to prepare yourself to have conversations with children about what is happening so you're prepared for answering kids' questions. One of the questions you may be called upon to answer is WHY is God allowing this to happen?
Leading a Child to Christ: Questions, Tips and Pointers to Do It Right
The greatest contribution you can make to a child’s well being is leading a child to Christ and instilling a fervent love for Jesus Christ. But how does this happen? What steps must a parent take for leading a child to Christ?
Summer VBS 2020 … 6 Options for Children’s Ministers
During this season of social distancing with quarantines, sheltering in place, and online church, children’s ministry leaders are looking forward to VBS 2020 and wondering what they will do in the age of Covid-19. Here are 6 potential options to explore.
Can’t Do an Easter Egg Hunt? Easter Photo Scavenger Hunt Alternative
This family-focused Easter Photo Scavenger Hunt does not require social interaction, other than family members, and utilizes the outdoors, technology, and some creative storytelling to help families engage with the Easter story.
6 Children’s Sermons for Parents to Use at Home This Easter
During this season while church gatherings are postponed, children's ministry leaders and parents wonder what to do with the kids on Sunday morning. What about their children's sermons? their Bible lessons? How will they keep learning?
Church and Families: The Latest Statistics on Attendance
One of the biggest areas of concern right now is the frequency of church attendance for families. Families that used to attend 3 out of 4 weeks now attend twice a month. Families that used to attend twice a month now attend once a month or even less.
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Churches Hit Home Run With Services in Ballparks and Stadiums as...
South Bend City Church—a 4-year-old church that draws on a number of Christian traditions for its music, messages and mantras — has been meeting at the minor league ballpark since the novel coronavirus pandemic threw a curveball into large gatherings like worship services.
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Esau McCaulley: Why Do We Treat Racism Differently Than Other Sins?
"If things like lust and greed and materialism are sins that recur," says Esau McCaulley, "then why wouldn't racism be a sin that recurred that requires the entirety of our energy?"
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