Welcome to Family & Children's Ministries!

We're glad you're here, and we hope you find the links and information helpful!

Mission: Why We Exist

The EFCA National Family & Children's Ministries Council exists to help churches establish and grow effective Family & Children's Ministries that are integrated into the disciplemaking fabric of the church.

Vision: Our Preferred Future

The National Family & Children's Ministries Council will become a valued resource to equip local EFCA churches for effective Family & Children's Ministries.

Values: What We Believe

Children are...
  • Valued by God (Matthew 19:14)
  • Open to God (1 Samuel 3)
Effective Family and Children's Ministries are...
  • Strategic -- They are commanded by God (Deuteronomy 6: 6-7), essential to the health of the church, and focused on the age when most people turn to Christ.
  • Intentional -- They must receive excellent planning and resources. (1 Corinthians 14:40)
  • Integrated -- They partner with families, other church ministries, other churches and the EFCA.

Children's Ministers are...

  • Parents/guardians, who are the primary children's ministers (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)
  • Volunteers, who do the church ministry
  • Professionals, who lead, equip and support the volunteers as well as the parents/guardians

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ReachNational Family & Children's Ministries
Greg Braly
EFCA National Office
901 East 78th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55420
(763) 533-2449
greg.braly@efca.org