Helping Families Give Thanks This Thanksgiving
The family feast is coming, and I’m looking forward to it as much as anyone. My normal contribution to the spread each year includes a few pies and a …
2019 Family Advent Guide
In the opening verses of the Gospel of Luke he writes: “Many have undertaken to compile a narrative about the events that have been fulfilled among …
5 Lessons I’m Learning as a Dad of Kids with Anxiety
Many kids struggle with anxiety today, not a mere nervousness, but rather what can be an overwhelming and paralyzing fear. In this blog post, I share …
When Your Child is Anxious: 3 Ways You Can Help
Welcome back to KidsMinstry 101 guest blogger, Josh Straub! We had a faulty smoke detector last week at our house. My refusal to spend more money on a …
Crossing the Checkpoints for Life’s Race
“Let us lay aside every hindrance and the sin that so easily ensnares us. Let us run with endurance the race that lies before us, keeping our eyes on …
Ministering to Families with Kids From Hard Places with Jamie Ivey
Jamie Ivey shares practical ways that you can love families that are parenting kids from hard places. How does the church come alongside them and …
An Advent Plan for Families
Nothing is more precious than a newborn baby. However, in the months leading up to his birth, a lot goes into organizing for that infant’s arrival! …
FORTNITE: Your Son’s Latest Obsession
A special thanks to ParentLife writer David Thomas for permission to post this blog. Read more about his counseling ministry, meet Sissy Goff and …
Making Memories
Kids Ministry 101 welcomes this article written by Wynter Pitts. Wynter lived with a passion to introduce young girls to Christian values in a way …
Ministering to Families of Adopted Children
Churches have an incredible opportunity to minister to families who are adopting. Jeff Land shares from his experience as a parent and children’s …
A Father’s Bucket List: 15 Things Every Believing Dad Must Do
Welcome Guest Blogger, Aaron Wilson. Aaron is husband to Jennifer, father to 4-year-old twins, and serves as an associate editor in Lifeway Corporate …
Better Together: Unify Your Ministry Strategy
The best days in elementary school were when my teacher rolled in the giant metal cart with the VCR and giant TV strapped on top. The lights would be …
