Category Archives: For Your Church

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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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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Family Guide to Use in The Five Minutes’

Posted on June 11, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Hello friends,   I have had several requests for the direct link for the Family Guide mentioned in recent post called “The Five Minutes’” http://familydiscipleshippath.com/2014/06/10/the-5-minutes-2/   Here is a link to the page where you can download the current Family … Continue reading →

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GIVING comes from a GENEROUS HEART

Posted on May 31, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

Let’s focus on the characteristic of generosity and resist the temptation to narrow this to the act of giving money. With our children and youth, let’s develop a culture of giving.  We, as disciples of Christ, are called to be … Continue reading →

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How do I talk to children about Salvation?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

I have had many parents come to me and admit that they are anxious and unprepared to lead their children to accept Jesus. These are adults who have led other adults to Christ and have followed Jesus for a long … Continue reading →

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How do I Talk to Children about Baptism?

Posted on March 28, 2014 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 decided … Continue reading →

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Fully Reliant in Cambodia

Posted on February 28, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

A couple of months ago I wrote a post about Cross Cultural Missions http://familydiscipleshippath.com/2014/01/10/cross-cultural-missions-and-your-family/. I shared  about a journey to Cambodia that I was preparing to embark upon. I have been back a month and am realizing that I never … Continue reading →

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We live in a Material World

Posted on November 27, 2013 by familydiscipleshippath

America is a materialistic society. The American Way is to get more money, more stuff, more status, more, more, more…. “Living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material … Continue reading →

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