What Outward Focus Looks Like in Kids Ministry
Creating a welcoming church starts with courageous invitation and intentional preparation. Train volunteers to answer parents’ practical questions, equip leaders to warmly welcome children into activities, and follow up personally that same week. When guests feel genuinely cared for from their first visit, lasting community connections naturally flourish.
Noisy Distractions in Worship
Churches that visibly welcome families to worship together acknowledge that the sounds and wiggles of young ones are welcome and nothing to shy away from. Whatever the disruption, curiosity and connection are the greatest tools for creating an inclusive worship environment.
Reaching Families in Your Community this Easter!
Easter outreach events invite families to experience the joy of Christ through interactive activities like kid-friendly Ash Wednesday services, community egg hunts, and neighborhood yard parties. These gatherings create natural opportunities to welcome new faces, build bridges across generations, and share the transformational hope that defines our faith community.RetryLS
Back to School Sunday
Join us in supporting families as they navigate new beginnings this Back-to-School season. Together, we’ll bless the journey ahead, equipping children with more than supplies—we’ll surround them with a community that radiates hope, builds bridges of connection, and transforms everyday moments into opportunities for growth.
Make the Most of the School Year Starting with Families
The school year creates a natural rhythm for families seeking structure. Churches that align with this momentum rather than compete with it can become an essential part of family life. By offering meaningful traditions and spiritual formation events, we meet families where they are and walk alongside them.
How Can You Reach Young Families with Kids in Your Community?
Connection begins with presence. By meeting young families where they are—listening without judgment and inviting them into leadership—we transform church from a program to be consumed into a community to be created together. This approach mirrors Jesus, who spoke the language of those he served.
Advent Activity Booklet
This Advent Activity Book keeps children engaged during worship services with fun, printable activities including mazes, color-by-numbers, and puzzles. Created by Resurrection’s Kids & Family Ministry, it features sermon discussion questions adaptable to any church setting for meaningful family faith conversations.
Family-Friendly Outreach Events for Fall
Fall invites us to connect with families in fresh ways. Whether hosting a Park Play Date with popsicles, organizing a Bike Sunday with community partners, or planning a festive Costume Parade, these intentional gatherings create joyful entry points where children experience fun and parents discover a welcoming faith community.
Third Grade Bible Exploration
Resurrection’s 3rd Grade Bible Adventure helps children take an important step in their faith journey. This comprehensive online resource includes event overviews, Zoom scripts, graphics, and communication materials, ensuring 2021 third graders could celebrate this meaningful milestone despite social distancing challenges.
Advent Family Experience Kit
This comprehensive Family Experience Kit helps families engage fully in Advent through devotions, activities, and worship enhancements. Originally created for online worship in 2020, these materials work for any year or as Sunday School curriculum. Includes design graphics, activity cards, crafts, and vendor information.