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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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Creating a Sense of Belonging

Posted on March 7, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

To create a sense of belonging at your church for your children, you can help them find their purpose and build friendships. Simply said—we can help our kids find a job and a friend! Today we are going to focus … Continue reading →

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FAQ- If my kid doesn’t want to go to church, do I make them? (Part 2-Jr. High and High School)

Posted on February 21, 2014 by familydiscipleshippath

This is a continuation of a previous blog, for the first part click this link:        http://familydiscipleshippath.com/2014/02/19/faq-if-my-kid-doesnt-want-to-go-to-church-do-i-make-them-part-1-infants-elementary/ Ideally, by the time a student hits 6th grade, they are connected into a church family and have developed habits and disciplines that make … 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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Sports vs. Church

Posted on November 22, 2013 by familydiscipleshippath

WARNING: The following may make you uncomfortable…may even make you mad! Last Sunday morning I found myself sitting on a soccer field with one of my children for a tournament game. It was a beautiful morning. The sun was shining. … Continue reading →

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Committing to Community for your Family

Posted on November 30, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

We all know that community and friendship is an important part of life. Our children need community and friendship. They need to connect with others on a deeper level. They need to form long lasting friendships. I had a dear … Continue reading →

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Celebrate with Your Church

Posted on September 4, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

My kids are all in school. They are in 3rd, 5th, and 7th grade at a local K-8 public school that we love!!  It feels to me like there’s a party every other day for one thing or another. Valentine’s … Continue reading →

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Establishing Identity in Christ for the Church

Posted on August 31, 2012 by familydiscipleshippath

On our last post we spoke of guiding kids and youth to fully understand their identity in Christ. We can lay a foundation for this by speaking truth so they hear it, having them speak it so they say it, … Continue reading →

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