2016-17 Ministry Plan
Family Ministry

The mission of our family ministry is to partner with families in raising children to love Jesus and embrace the stories of our faith. As a church, we seek to provide a safe space for parents and children to ask questions and grow as Christians and families.

In 2015, we began the year with a visioning session for parents and family ministry leaders to determine how we would like to see children and families grow and develop from the time children are born until they move into the youth group.

2016 will continue to see the implementation of new curriculum, including revamping the children's worship time to be more age appropriate. With 2015 being a year of visioning, 2016 will be marked by evaluation and continued implementation of the vision set in place over the previous year. The Children and Family ministry will also seek to incorporate the priorities from the church's overall discernment process.

2016-17 Goals

I. Growth of Younger Populations:

The Family and Youth ministries will collaborate to host at least three parent's day/night outs at least three hours in length that would be open to the community.
- November 2016 - Hosted Parent's Night Out in Family Life Center
- February 2017 - Parents Night Out to be held in Family Life Center
Encourage families from Broadway to host Family Fellowships in their home at least six times throughout the school year, inviting friends from their neighborhoods as well as fellow church members.
- September 2016 - The Kirby Family hosted a Family Fellowship
- May 2017 - Jones and Lin Families hosting Family Fellowship at Seneca Park
Host indoor/outdoor Fall Festival in the Family Life Center in October as an intergenerational event open to the community, with a goal of at least 30 children from outside the church in attendance.
- October 2016 - Fall Festival hosted approx. 35 children from outside of the church, and was a fun night of intergenerational participation.
Host Easter Egg Hunt in April, with a goal of at least 20 children attending who are not regular members of Broadway.
- April 2017 - Easter Egg Hunt Hosted with at least 18 children attending who were not regular members of Broadway.
Host free weekly Playdates during the summer for children of all ages, incorporating a Bible Story component for preschool and older children.
Host at least two "field trips" for elementary schoolers with a goal of 10 children in attendance at each.

II. Ministry Outside the Walls of the church:

Convene quarterly hands-on mission projects for children and families, each planned and led by a different family, with goal of at least five families in participation at each.
- September 2016 - Families participated in the church-wide Service in September day of mission service. At least 10 families were in attendance either at the church or at one of the partner locations.
- December 2016 - The children participated in caroling to nursing and retirement homes with the youth.
Work at least two weekends in the Chenoweth Elementary School Outdoor Classroom, with at least three families in participation at each and at least 3 people of other generations.
Associate Pastor to be present in local schools at least twice per month, having lunch with children from church or assisting in classrooms.
- December 2016 - Emily Holladay attended school play at St. Francis to see one of Broadway's children perform.
- December 2016 - Emily Holladay attended JCPS awards ceremony, where a Broadway child received an art award for a video she created.
- February 2017 - Emily Holladay ate lunch with children at Chenoweth Elementary
- February 2017 - Emily Holladay ate lunch with children at Norton Elementary
- March 2017 - Emily Holladay was "Mystery Reader" at Second Presbyterian Preschool
- March 2017 - Emily Holladay ate lunch with student at Harmony Elementary

III. Greater Diversity:

Plan at least one mission project with a partner such as Americana, to help children learn about other cultures.
- February 2017 - Davis family organized project to donate items to Catholic Charities Migrant and Refugee ministry. Children toured the facility on February 27, when they were off school
Host at least one event or mission project with one of our partner churches, such as St. Stephen Church or Burnett Avenue Baptist.
Connect with other cultures through Missions class by inviting speakers from other countries or Skyping with missionaries in other countries at least once a semester.
- September 2016 - Alix Davidson Keller taught the children about the refugees she works with in Louisville and the different cultures they represent.

IV. Maintaining Traditions and Values:

Begin implementation of Shine Curriculum in Sunday School, including Storybook Bibles for every family to use to further their spiritual development each week. Encourage Children to incorporate “wondering” into their Bible reading, increasing their connection to the Biblical text.
- As of December 2016, this implementation is well underway. The children and families appear to be using their Bibles regularly. The curriculum is working well for most of our teachers and students.
Equip teachers and other ministry leaders with resources to teach effectively, providing age-appropriate teaching tools, including quarterly Sunday School teacher meetings.
- November 2016 - Sunday School teacher meeting held.
Host Children's Sabbath during worship in October to give children opportunity to lead in worship.
- October 23 - Children's Sabbath was held and was a huge success.
Host Discipleship Class for 3rd through 5th graders in the spring to help the children learn how to grow closer to Jesus and live a more Christian lifestyle as they begin to make their own choices.
Take a group of at least five 3rd-5th graders to PASSPORTkids! summer camp to help the children become closer to God and other children their age.
Provide tangible resources at least once a quarter for parents to continue spiritual education at home.
- Update: Each family received a copy of Sticky Faith: Everyday ideas to build lasting faith in your kids. Each week, Emily Holladay provides a short reading "assignment" with helpful tips for application.
Host weekly Children’s Choir: Goals and updates for Children's Choir can be found in the music and worship ministry plan.