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6 Ways to Touch the Hearts of Parents

August 31, 2016 | Jerry Vogel

rp_vogel-150x150.jpgSecond only to providing a rich environment where kids can fall in love with Jesus … is the importance of partnering with parents in this thing called Kids Ministry. Six simple observations that will help you achieve success in this category:

#1:  Minister to parents/families in times of need.

  • Try to stay current on family health issues and emotional crises.
  • “Be there” for families when they just need your presence, not necessarily your sermons.

#2:  Brag on their kid(s) to them.

  • Send written notes to parents congratulating them on their kids successes.
  • Show up at some of their kids activities.

#3:  Keep in touch.

  • Text/call parents for no reason other than just to “check on them.”
  • Communicate/communicate/communicate about church activities/opportunities of service for their kids and families.

#4:  Give them tools to help them be the spiritual leaders of their kids.

  • Provide training on what the Bible teaches about kids and conversion.
  • Make sure parents know about practical tools to help with daily discipleship opportunities with their kids.

#5:  Find ways for them to serve in your church’s kids ministry.

  • Never assume that parents don’t want to teach kids. Ask them!
  • Some will never teach, but, they will pray, build, bake or chaperone.

#6:  Provide ways for them to feel successful as a parent.

  • Once a week send a text with a brief/simple parenting tip.
  • Personally communicate with parents that you are praying for their child.

Jerry Vogel is an Editorial Ministry Specialist in Lifeway Kids. He is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University and has served over 40 years in Kids Ministry at the local church level as well as at Lifeway. Jerry currently teaches four-year-olds at his church.

Category: Leadership, Parent Helps, ParentingTag: Children's Ministry, KidMin, kids ministry, Leadership, Parenting, parents, Volunteers
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