Building a Family Discipleship Plan
The task of raising little ones is daunting. From the moment a parent leaves the hospital, to the moment a toddler takes their first steps to the walk to kindergarten. From the first steps to the driver's seat, and to those steps across a stage for a diploma, and all the moments in between, parenting can be a challenge. Parents can feel alone and isolated, there is no handbook on how to parent. Parenting, in general, is difficult, but what if you are a parent trying to raise a life-long disciple of Jesus? It’s a whole new challenge. As ministry leaders, how do we partner with parents to walk this path to raising devoted disciples of Jesus?
In this writing, Erica Stricklen, Children’s Pastor at Seymour Heights Christian Church and Bethel Seminary graduate, explores what it looks like to create a family discipleship plan for family ministry. This plan ties into the family life cycle and allows us to reach parents at some of the most vulnerable parenting moments. We invite you to download this writing to read more.