The Most Important Thing You Can Do This Fall
(And How You Can Make it Happen) I love the fall – especially in ministry. I love hearing the excited energy of friends and ministry colleagues as they start planning for the year ahead. In ministry groups I’m a part of online, so many people are asking about events, curriculums, and volunteer strategies. All of […]
Being a Leader Who Learns: Choosing WHO & WHAT to Learn From
Every time I talk about being a leader who learns, I get a variation of this question: “There are so many resources and voices out there. How do I choose who to listen to?” It’s an important question. Whether we are talking about improving our skills, staying up-to-date on culture, and particularly growing in our […]
3 Areas Every Ministry Leader Should Be LEARNING In
(Plus a Freebie!) We live in a world of information overload. As a ministry leader, I often feel like I can’t keep up with all the information I’m expected to stay up on. Do you ever feel that way? Cultural trends, new ministry styles, scriptural & theological truths, the newest worship songs, how to communicate, […]
Being a Leader Who Learns: How to Start
One of the concepts I was introduced to early in my ministry life was the idea of being a “life-long learner.” This is the idea of using formal learning opportunities (schooling, conferences, and courses!) and informal learning opportunities (like mentorship, blog posts, and podcasts) to grow our knowledge about a topic! I loved this idea […]
Making the Most of Small Moments: The Key to Family Discipleship
I shared some thoughts on my Instagram story earlier this week that really seemed to resonate – especially with those of you who have, or serve, the littlest kids among us. Let me share a bit of back story Last week, I shared some printables and resources for making St. Patrick’s Day meaningful – and […]
Talking about the Trinity: Teaching Theology to Kids
If you’re like me, there are some topics I love talking about with the children in my ministry. I love seeing a child’s face light up when we talk about the love of God for the first time. It brings me great joy to unpack the parables of Jesus and see kids interact with the […]
Learning about Lent: Helping Families Have an Intentional Easter Season
I didn’t grow up celebrating Lent. The Easter season was always important for me and my family, but formally practising Lent wasn’t common in our tradition. Since becoming an adult, Lent has become incredibly significant for me, and I want it to be significant for the families I serve as well. Lent is the 40 […]
Christmas Break Boredom Busters for Families
Christmas Break is here! And while it’s an exciting time, it’s also a little bit overwhelming for parents! Especially in 2020, when gatherings are minimal, activities aren’t the same, and you may not be seeing family or friends in the same way you’re used to, you might be thinking – What in the world am […]
The 10 Best Christmas Books for 2020
Disclaimer: This post may include affiliate links! All that means is that if you purchase a book mentioned, Equip Family may receive a portion of the sales. We only link products we love! Christmas is just around the corner! Every year, I get messages from children’s pastors & parents asking – “What Christmas books are […]
Making This “A Christmas to Remember!”
2020 has been a unique year in so many ways! If you’re like me, most of the plans you had crafted for this Christmas season have had to change (dare I say, pivot?) with the realities of COVID. I have been taking the time to brainstorm how we can still connect to families intentionally! With […]