Father's Day Ministry Resources
"Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." (Eph. 6:4)
Check out the Holidays Reflections resource which includes a discipleship guide for Father's Day with this reminder to dads and children. It also points us toward the Greatest Father who serves as a model for fathers and as "a father to the fatherless" (Ps. 68:5). (This resource includes guides for thirteen other holidays.)
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources for Father's Day, including a general look at fatherhood, gifts and programming ideas, and other resources.
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Gifts
Gifts for Dads
Gift Books:
- Pocket Prayers for Dads: 40 Simple Prayers That Bring Strength and Faith by Max Lucado
- A Father God Blesses by Jack Countryman
- Prayers And Promises For Men by John Hudson Tiner
- The Dad Manifesto: 52 Things for Forever Fathers to Never Forget by Jay Payleitner
General
Articles About Father's Day
- Father's Day Is ...
- Let's Be Sensitive on Mother's and Father's Day
- Make STRATEGIC use of Father's Day to grow your church by targeting Younger Dads
- The Christian Origin and History of Father's Day
- The History of Father's Day
- The History of Father’s Day Around the World
General Information on Fatherhood
Articles:
- But My Mother (Father) Abused Me
- Responsibilities of Fathers
- The Greatest Gift a Father Can Give His Children
- What the Bible Says About Fathers
- variety of articles on fatherhood
Books:
- Fathering Like the Father by Kenneth O. Gangel & Jeffrey S. Gangel
- Anchor Man by Steve Farrar
Misc.:
Ideas
Bible Lessons for All Ages
Ideas to Use with Children's Ministry
Bible Lessons:
Crafts:
- 4 Cool Father's Day Craft Ideas
- Easy Father's Day Crafts for Kids
- Father's Day Crafts: 20 Fun, Free Ways for Kids to Honor Dad
Games:
Ideas to Use with Youth
- Bible Lessons to Use for the Father’s Day Holiday for Teens
- Father's Day Discussion
- Father's Toolbox
Special Programming & Ideas for Honoring Fathers
Resources
Bulletins for Father's Day
Miscellaneous Resources for Father's Day
Articles:
Resources:
May God develop godly fathers who impact their children's lives and in turn, society. Use these Father's Day resources to help you express appreciation and gratitude but remember that dads need more than a once a year pat on the back.
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