Resources

Psalms of Ascent

Psalms of Ascent: The Deep Dive is a wonderful kickstarter for new and established Christian families alike, into a lifelong love of Scripture. The goal of this study is to foster curiosity and a deeper desire in parents and their children for God’s word. Along this journey, you will build your confidence that you can “dig in” and discover Scripture for yourself and as a family. This sixteen-week course is ideal for a summer family study, or a taste of something new anytime in the year.

BY DR. TRISHA R. PEACH

Expectant

The task of raising little ones is daunting. From the moment a parent leaves the hospital for the first time, they ask, “We have to keep this thing alive, alone?” Parenting can be a challenge. Parents can feel alone and isolated. Enter, Expectant. Through this curriculum, two mentor couples (who have thrived, or at least survived the new baby phase) will discuss topics such as birth plans, marriage, establishing healthy rhythms, unexpected problems, the need for community, and a discussion on “It’s just a phase. Don’t miss it.” These mentor couples will lead a small group of expectant parents, or parents who recently had a child, and build community. This curriculum contains information from multiple authors and sources to help you equip your parents... all in once place.

BY ERICA STRICKLEN

Meet our Resources Team

  • Dee Hansel

    I am from a small town near Buffalo, New York. My husband and I have been married for thirty-one years, we have three adult children and three grandchildren. We also have two dogs and two cats. I graduated from Bethel's MA Children and Family Ministry program in 2022 and I am currently in the DMin program also at Bethel. I am the Family Pastor at our church and have been involved in children and family ministry for twelve years. My favorite things to do in my free time are spend time with my family, read a good mystery. I am a big fan of Disney and love to go to Disney World as often as I can.

  • Layci Clifford

    Layci has spent 20 years in vocational Children’s Ministry, serving as a Children’s Pastor and partnering with churches to help children and families grow together in faith. She holds a Master of Arts in Children’s and Family Ministry from Bethel Seminary. She is passionate about the benefits of great resources and has contributed to curriculum projects for Preteen Sunday School and Family Ministry Outreach. Based in Northern Virginia, Layci continues to serve in Children’s Ministry as a volunteer, cheering on leaders, supporting families, and showing up wherever help is needed. She’s married to Kris and together they are raising three kids and fostering cats so life is rarely quiet and almost never boring - just the way she likes it.