Four Ways to Guide Children through Grief
By Dr. Robin Turner | | Children, Church Life | children, grief, loss
Most people, adults included, need some guidance on how to grieve. Walking with children through difficult subjects and painful experiences often reveals an adult’s unanswered questions or insecurities. Questions like “Why did God let this happen?” and “Doesn’t God love me?” swell up while emotions churn. As parents, it’s tempting to focus on managing emotions and behaviors rather than helping children work through their grief. Here are four tips to help with that process.
Guiding Children through the Mysteries of Holy Week
By Dr. Robin Turner | | Celebrate, Children | children, Easter, Good Friday, holy week
Three days can feel like a long time in the world of a child, and spending time each day remembering the important events of Holy Week teaches children differently than when they read a storybook and the whole story arc resolves in a few minutes. They are no longer asked to just read about something, they are invited to keep pace with the story and begin to enter into it.
Building an Intentional Family Ministry
By Dr. Robin Turner | | Children, Faith Formation | children, Children's ministry, families, family
When we make the goal of children at church something as a means to the end of adults being able to engage in worship, learning and community, we’ve done a disservice to children and failed to see them as valuable parts of our congregation.
Advent Ideas for Families
By Dr. Robin Turner | | Church Life | Advent, celebrate, children
Advent is a gift for the church of all ages. Here are tips and tricks I have seen work for some families to make for a thoughtful Advent season.
Book Review: Parenting in the Pew
By Guest | | Children, Resources, Spiritual Growth | book, book review, children, Children's ministry, Parent, Parenting, Parents, reading
By Dr. Robin Turner, Kid’s Ministry Director, All Saints Dallas Too often, children (and their parents!) get the impression that going to church is about not doing things: don’t move, don’t make noise, don’t distract, don’t be impatient, don’t bother your sister. Sunday worship ends, and children and parents leave feeling frustrated, embarrassed and unfulfilled.…
Managing Growth in Children’s Ministry
By Christia Caudle | | Children, Church Planting | children, Children's ministry, ministry growth, resources, Text
Consistency, curriculum and caring volunteers are the major building blocks for a successful childrens' program.
When to Pray, When to Parent and When to Seek Help
By Guest | | Children, Prayer | anxiety, children, depression, mental health, mental illness, relationships, Text
By Morgan Myers Remember: When it comes to concerns about our children, not all issues are parenting issues. Not all issues are spiritual issues. And not all issues are mental health issues.
Being with Children as a Practice of Discipleship
By Guest | | Children, Discipleship | children, Matthew 18, Text
By The Rev. Seth Richardson. Is time spent with children exclusively about their formation and discipleship? Is it possible that God is doing a greater work in us as we practice presence with children? The Rev. Seth Richardson of St. Andrew's Little Rock addresses these compelling questions for those in ministry to children and beyond.