What am I loving or leaving right now? Find out in this episode. Also, if you need some ministry encouragement, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned in the Podcast:

1. Making Marriage Easier by Arlene Pellicane - https://amzn.to/4dh3Vnt

2. 6:14 Ministries - https://614ministries.org/home

3. I Made It, by CAIN - https://youtu.be/iX-FfvtX4Ow?si=o9DD-OU772c9SdLX

4. One Way Gospel Trick - https://www.youtube.com/@AmberPike_IntentionalKidmin

5. Fall Prayer Kit - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/fall-family-prayer-kit

6. Dylan Arms Worship - https://www.dylanarmskidsworship.com/

7. Screen Kids by Arlene Pellican - https://amzn.to/4gDIIoM

8. Parenting Generation Screen by Jonathon McKee - https://amzn.to/4d8Dxfp

9. AI Powered Church by Anthony Hunt - https://amzn.to/461DE8N

10. Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/

Do kids need to be taught doctrine and theology, or just told some Bible stories until they are older? In this episode, Amber gives 5 practical ways to deepen your lessons to children, giving them a deep foundation of faith.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Top 50 Bible Lessons Book - https://amzn.to/4c8GKLN
Exploring the Bible Through History - https://amzn.to/3SP7xGm
Intentional Children's Ministry - https://amzn.to/4gRQI6Q
RenewaNation Curriculum - https://familyministry.org/curriculum/

What does every parent in your ministry need to know? And how can you communicate that through your programming?

This episode shares 3 things every parent needs to know and how your ministry decisions can communicate them.

Mentioned in this episode:

The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/

What events are on your calendar? And why? This episode will challenge you to think through the events you do, how you are equipping parents to disciple, and maybe even give you permission to take things off your calendar.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/
• Back to School Prayer Kit - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/products/back-to-school-family-prayer-kit
• Family Discipleship Events - https://amberpike.org/shop/ols/categories/events

Are you feeling a little weary? Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to give up. This episode will give you not just encouragement to keep going when things get tough, but some practical advice from the trenches.

We've all had classes where behavior was out of control, and kids weren't listening. While the first steps toward good behavior start in the planning phase, this episode covers 6 ways you can see behavioral improvement.

You've had an event, and now you are inviting kids and families to come back. But what are you inviting them back to, and is it enough to make them want to stay?

Mentioned in this episode:

The Family Ministry Academy - https://familyministry.org/family-ministry-academy/

If you're planning a movie day, whether it's an event or a class alternative, this episode will challenge you to think about your why. If your goal is discipleship, this episode will give you some great, practical movie day alternatives.

Looking for great discipleship events, check out amberpike.org/shop and familyministry.org for ideas!