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Middleman Ministry
This blog is owned and originally published by Colorado Baptists on July 21st, 2025. https://coloradobaptists.org/middleman-ministry/ My first few years in youth ministry were precisely what you might expect. I

Advent with a Dog
This blog is owned and originally published by KidzMatter on December 4th, 2024. https://www.kidzmatter.com/blog/advent-with-a-dog On the night of December 1st, my family and I embarked on our month-long Advent journey.

Two Key Ingredients to Modeling
This blog is owned and originally published by Via on November 10th, 2023. https://www.vianations.org/families/articles/two-key-ingredients-to-modeling We’d like to introduce you to one of our new guest authors, Frank Trimble. Frank

Finish Your Plate
Though I never had trouble finishing a meal, I’ve heard stories of so many who grew up in a home where they were required to finish their plates. As a

Turning Frustration into Action
Every year at the KidzMatter Conference, I have a recurring conversation that encourages me. We’ll return to that conversation soon, but for now, let me provide some context.

Nothing
Do you want the kids in your church to love Jesus? There are no formulas, silver bullets, or trade secrets. As frustrating as it may be, you cannot guarantee how

Raise to Release: A Missional Mandate for Parents By Victor and Esther Flores
I have to admit that this book has been practically forgotten on my shelf for several years. I was originally recommended the book by a friend and had every intention

The Disciple-Making Parent: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Raising Children to Love and Follow Jesus Christ by Chap Bettis
It may seem like an overused description on these top 5 blogs, but the book we are looking at today is truly a one-stop-shop resource for parents.

Join Generations: Becoming Unashamedly Intergenerational By Matthew Deprez
I recently had the opportunity to interview Matthew Deprez on the FamTime Podcast and it was a pleasure. We met at Generations Church in Greeley, CO where Matthew serves as

Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families By Rob Rienow
Just a few years ago, I was introduced to the writing and ministry of Dr. Rob Rienow. That same year, I had the privilege of sitting under his teaching for

Father to the Fatherless
Father’s day marks an opportunity for churches to honor and challenge the men in their congregations. However, Fathers Day can feel pretty different when compared to the events surrounding of

Christmas Pajamas
It seems pretty common these days for people to take themselves a little too seriously. I know that I’ve been guilty of that tendency many times. Before meeting the woman

One Easter Morning
I have always loved Easter, the Easter baskets, chocolate bunnies, the egg hunt, the Easter outfits. But now I remember that Easter is the holiday I was ‘Born Again.’ It