Fostering Friendships at Church (and why it matters)
Growing up, I had school friends and church friends – with the occasional few that fell into both categories. The churches my family served in …
Introducing Every Age Every Stage
Finally, a whole book devoted to Levels of Biblical Learning! I am honored to have played a small part in the new book Every Age Every Stage: Teaching …
To See and Be Seen at Church
The familiar phrase and notion, “to see and be seen” is often intended to suggest something that is socially motivated. There are plenty of …
Designing a Family Focused Kids Ministry
Kids ministry can often be focused only on the kids. But it is important for us to engage families, as well! Parents need the support of the church as …
How to Help Our Kids Adapt to Change Amidst Pandemic-Living
Here we are in October, the reality of month eight of the Covid-19 pandemic settling in and clearly staying a while. As parents or ministry leaders, …
Reaching Families at Home
By Jana Magruder If you are in kids ministry, you know that one of the most critical pieces of your role is connecting the Church with the Home. Many …
Tips for Working and Schooling (and all the things) at Home
First of all, I want to acknowledge that it truly is a perk, if not luxury to be able to work from home, and therefore, be home to help educate my …
Easter Recipe: Resurrection Rolls
My kids love to cook and bake with me. Each year we look forward to baking Resurrection Rolls for Easter! It’s a creative way to tell the story of …
How to Have a Family Worship Experience at Home
Many churches are pushing pause on gathering their congregants for weekly worship services during this season of coronavirus risk, including …
