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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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FAQ- If my kid doesn’t want to go to church, do I make them? (Part 1- Infants-Elementary)

Posted on February 19, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

First, let’s be clear on what we mean by “church.” Church with a capital C is the group of everyone who has decided to follow Jesus. Then there are individual local churches – but even then, “church” can be used … Continue reading →

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Maintaining Identity for Your Family

Posted on June 15, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

Who we are as a family is NOT set in stone. Who we are as a family can be shaped. You can mold your family’s identity starting now to be what you believe God has for you. Just because the … Continue reading →

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Fostering Friendships: For Your Church

Posted on May 21, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

Friendships are the key to participation in church activities. This becomes more and more true the older the kids become. However, it’s true even down to the toddlers. If they get to know the kids in their class they will … Continue reading →

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Curriculum is NOT the most important priority For Your Church!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

When other church leaders talk to me about our KIDS program or Family Discipleship Path, often the first question they ask is about what curriculum we use.  While this is a good question, it’s not necessarily the first one that … Continue reading →

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The 5 minutes’

Posted on May 11, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

Boy, do I understand the busy life of a family: so many schedules to coordinate and so many tasks to accomplish. It really feels sometimes like trying to get everyone where they need to be, when they need to get … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Love and Logic Parent

Posted on April 11, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

Mondays, 6:00-7:30pm April 16-May 21 Mistletoe Elementary School Childcare available FREE for Mistletoe Families Available to others for $30 per family RSVP to echo@risenking.org

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