Engaged Parents

As a part of a series that draws connections between Growing Young and Seven Practices, we look at how Growing Young's Jesus’ Message connected to 7 Practices Engaged Parents, Deeply Understanding Their Baptismal Faith, and Warmth, Challenge and Grace

It can be hard to ask for forgiveness for your sin, especially within our family. This second devotion in the Community series helps us think about how we honor our parents as a part of our community with them.

Family…we’ve all got one. We are a part of one and it is a part of us. Whether we like it or not, our family is our people. We are knit together by the closest of ties. This series of three studies is intended to be used together by parents and children. You’ll notice there are questions for parents, questions for kids, and questions for all. Share your responses together and see how the Lord leads you as you discuss.

Helping young people with life-transitions is a blessing. As the church, we are in a wonderful position to speak into and assist in these moments of transition and helping develop skills they need to stay healthy and Christ centered. Here are five transitional skills you might not plan for.

Facilitating parental involvement in Confirmation can help it feel less like a graduation and more an avenue for relational development. Here are some ideas for how to incorporate parents in Confirmation in order to encourage long-term participation and spiritual growth.

Sitcoms can make having tough conversations look easy, but they aren't always. Youth leaders can support parents in having faith conversations regularly in the home. Read valuable ideas and inspiration here.

In an age where parents are bombarded with communication from school and various activities they’re involved with, how do we get a seat at their table? How do we both update them on the ministry happening with their kids and equip them to continue the faith conversations at home? Here are five ways to communicate from your youth ministry to parents.

This devotion for families help us see one of many examples of Godly families who hand down faith in the Bible.