By Y Bonesteele NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Lifeway’s 2021 ETCH Family Ministry Conference will bring together family ministry experts to train today’s leaders in kids, students, Next Gen and family ministries. Aptly themed “Reunite,” this year’s conference hopes to equip and reenergize teams ministering to family units after a difficult year for churches, ministries and families. … [Read more...]
ETCH conference impassions leaders to reach kids and students
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Churches who once felt sidelined by COVID-19 have adapted to change and are now ready to reach young people like never before. “Reach” was the theme of this year’s ETCH Conference, held October 13-14, which brought together online more than 900 ministry leaders of kids and students for training and virtual fellowship. ETCH—hosted by … [Read more...]
Lifeway Announces Camp Registrations for 2021
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After kids and student camps around the country were canceled due to COVID-19 this year, Lifeway now looks ahead to 2021 as camps have opened registration for next summer. “I’ve heard some describe our camps as a week to ‘starve the flesh and feed the spirit,’ and I resonate with that statement,” said Ben Trueblood, director of Lifeway … [Read more...]
Free Lifeway resource equips quarantined families for at-home children’s ministry
By Aaron Wilson NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jesus may have said, “Let the little children come to me,” but in these strange times, churches are telling kids and their parents to stay at home. Such is the paradox children’s ministries are facing as they seek to introduce kids to Jesus while also practicing social distancing to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. To help … [Read more...]
Lifeway offers free Easter resources for families
By Joy Allmond NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- As churches have adjusted rhythms to facilitate ministry amid various stay-at-home orders from state and local governments, a new reality has set in: Easter is going to look different this year, and ministry leaders are wondering what to do. Lifeway Christian Resources is offering two free resources for kids ministry directors and … [Read more...]