Family Ministry Week: Partnering with Parents
Today, we welcome Dr. Josh Straub to the podcast. Josh and Chuck discuss practical strategies for how parents can begin to facilitate discipleship at …
3 Ways to Re-engage Families in the Back to School Season
Nobody loves summer like the Magruder clan! My kiddos cherish the freedom of unscheduled days, the silence of the alarm clock, and playing outside …
Back to School Transitions for Families
Every year ParentLife magazine tries to help families make the transition back to school. We know the blessings of summertime—no school, relaxed …
Nothing Less than the Whole Bible
Biblical literacy in adults today is anemic at best. We know that on average, American adults own a total of seven Bibles, but rarely read them. …
In Search of the Perfect Dad
Whether you are a dad (or married to one), you may have been caught up in a search for the perfect dad. You probably have discovered that the perfect …
Making the Transition to Congregational Worship a Win
At times, a corporate worship service is viewed as the adult worship service. In reality, it’s a time for everyone. Even young children can …
Mission Transition: Leading Families Through Milestone Transitions in the Church
Life is filled with changes and transitions. Change can be challenging, even traumatic for some people: especially for children. I remember stressing …
Essentials of a Healthy Kids Ministry: Heart Transforming
Today is part 2 in our Essentials of a Healthy Kids Ministry series. Jana and Chuck help us think about why our ministries should be focused on heart …
Creating a New and Expectant Parent Ministry, Part 2
Creating a new and expectant parent ministry is an effective way to reach new families in the community and build relationships with parents. In an …
Creating a New and Expectant Parent Ministry, Part 1
Parents are waiting longer and longer to bring their babies to classes in preschool ministry. They keep their babies with them for a variety of …
Ministering to Parents of Kids with Special Needs
The number of children with special needs is rising. These needs may include physical, emotional, or cognitive differences. Some needs are obvious, …
Ministry Must-Do’s for New Parents
One of the most important stages of my life was the time when my wife and I were expecting our first child and the first days at home with baby. Even …
