how to start and build a parent ministry

HOW TO START AND BUILD A PARENT MINISTRY (The M2P Roadmap)

Do you find yourself stuck between wanting something and doing it?

You desire to be a chef…. you just can’t cook. The bathroom is calling your name for a remodel… but you don’t even own a wrench. Dreams run through your head as you cross the line for a marathon… but you struggle to walk up a flight of stairs! For many of us, the only thing that keeps us from getting started is finding the first step.

Getting started is the difference between wanting something and doing something.

Parents are the most significant spiritual influence in the lives of students, yet many church leaders are so busy with weekly programming, event planning, and building relationships they don’t have time to create or strengthen a parent ministry. Other times, church leaders enjoy time with students, but parents seem intimidating, elusive, or unimportant, and they don’t know where or how to start. So how do church leaders and families connect? This moment is where Ministry to Parents comes in! We created a road map to show you how to build a ministry to parents, and then we HELP YOU get it done.

A Ministry to Parents (The M2P Roadmap)

Ministry to parents roadmap

Whether you start a parent ministry or strengthen an existing one, we intentionally designed each step to help you and your church multiply ministry efforts by leveraging the powerful influence of parents. In four easy-to-understand steps, we guide you on how to start and build a ministry to parents. Click on each step to learn more about how to build a parent ministry.

CARE FOR THE SOUL (Step 1)

BUILD A PARENT MINISTRY PLAN (Step 2)

ENCOURAGE PARENTS (Step 3)

HELP PARENTS LEAD (Step 4)

WHAT WE OFFER

We create digital content to help youth and children leaders start or strengthen a parent ministry in just one click. Plus, the “done-for-you” material saves countless hours of planning and preparing. Here’s how!

THE BLOG

Every Monday, we post around a parent ministry topic. Click one to get started!

Care for the Soul

Build a Parent Ministry Plan

Leaders Encourage Parents

Parents Lead Kids

Technology

Holidays

THE PODCAST

Every month, the YM360 team releases a new podcast episode. To get started, click on the series below.

#028: How To Prepare Parents For Spiritual Leadership

#021: How to Lead A Virtual Parent Ministry

#017: How to Last in Ministry: Build a Personal Support Team

#014: Help Families Dealing with Anxiety Featuring Jason Gibson (Part 1)

#010: How Churches Can Help Families Facing Divorce With Tammy Daughtry

#009: The Healing Power of Laughter with Ted Cunningham (Proverbs 17:22)

THE MEMBERSHIP

Membership includes access to the following digital parent resources. To view samples, click HERE.

  • New Releases every month for Parent Video, Toolbox Resource, and Coaching Video
  • Entire Vault of Parent Videos (including the 2 Pre-written Emails, Social Media Swag, and Video Script)
  • Family Experiences
  • Magic Button Site (instantly create a website for the Family Experiences)
  • Entire vault of Toolbox Resources (we’re over 10 years old…so there are so many!)
  • Coaching Videos (instantly train your volunteers)
  • Private Facebook Group for M2P Members
  • Discounts to the M2P Store

To view Membership prices, click HERE.

THE STORE

The M2P Store gives church leaders an opportunity to pick and choose what they need. Click on one of the products to get started.

Family Bible Series

Events

Training

Videos

Digital Devotions

To view all products, click HERE.

Ministry to Parents’ digital parent resources has helped thousands of churches connect to families for over ten years. As part of the YM360 family, we create all our content with the idea that parents are the most significant influence in a child’s life. We find many churches believe the same. We hope our content is able to help you start or strengthen a parent ministry.

It’s a privilege to partner with you in any way,

The M2P Team