Author Archives: familydiscipleshippath

About familydiscipleshippath

My husband, Tim, and I have been married for 17 years and have 3 great children. Our girls are 13 and 11 and the baby boy is 9. We have been living in Redding, CA and serving at Risen King Community Church since August, 2000. I serve as the Family Ministries Pastor. As a mom and a pastor, I represent both the church and the home and am on a journey of discovering and communicating practical ways the church and family can partner together to guide the young ones in our lives to know and love Jesus and live their lives(their whole lives) in light of that love.

Connecting with God in His Creation

Posted on February 2, 2016 by familydiscipleshippath

It’s been great to see a couple of breaks in the weather. The sun is peeking out every now and again.  Let’s take advantage of the nice days to meet with Jesus in his creation. Risen King Community Church, here … Continue reading →

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Listening Prayer for Littles

Posted on January 31, 2016 by familydiscipleshippath

Isn’t it crazy how a parent can understand the incoherent babble of a toddler or preschooler when no one else can? Why is that? Because they spend a lot of time listening, they have practiced, and because they really want … Continue reading →

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How do I talk to children about baptism?

Posted on January 16, 2016 by familydiscipleshippath

Baptism is an important step to take in our discipleship path. Baptism is a symbolic action and often symbolism is tough to explain to kids. Here is how I teach it to children. Who can be baptized? Everyone who has … Continue reading →

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Turning a Big Ship: For Your Church

Posted on January 2, 2016 by familydiscipleshippath

I am not a sailor. I’ve never driven a big ship. Do paddle boats or kayaks count? I’ve heard the analogy for making a change in an organization compares to turning a big ship around. We need to figure out … Continue reading →

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What do you celebrate in your family?

Posted on December 29, 2015 by familydiscipleshippath

Frustration. Anxiety. Stress. Failure. Incompetence. These are all emotions that I visit as a parent more often than I would like to admit. I have big dreams and desires and ideas about what Family Discipleship should look like in my … Continue reading →

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Preparing your Family to Celebrate Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Advent is the season leading up to the birth of Jesus. It’s meant to be a time of preparation, as we get ready to celebrate Jesus’ coming to our world, and welcome Him again to our hearts. There are a … Continue reading →

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SPORTS FIELD = MISSION FIELD

Posted on October 9, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

As I head out the door I leave some instructions. “Make sure your rooms are clean.” “Play nicely with each other.” “Do not use the stove.” As my kids step out of the car on the school campus I have … Continue reading →

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Equipping Families for purposeful routine for Your Church

Posted on August 15, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

As families are poised to launch into the school year with a new schedule and routine, the church at the same time is launching into a new season of ministry. Many new events launch in September around here. Our church … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory for Your Church

Posted on August 12, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

A few years ago I attended a conference for Children’s Pastors. There was a concept that I had been taught before but really needed the reminder in that moment. As church leaders, we are not to add programming to our … Continue reading →

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Back to School = Back to Schedule

Posted on August 8, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Oh, it’s Back to School season. This time of year for my family means so much more than just school starting again. It’s really a big change in our lives. We go from having lots of fun times, lots of … Continue reading →

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