Family Ministry Fall Kickoff

Welcome - Pastor Ashley (00:00)

What Matters Most - Pastor Ashley (02:00)

• Incorporate the Kids

• Parents are Primary

• Partner with Parents

• Continue the Conversation

• Celebrate the Milestones

• Create an Environment (that is comfortable, safe, and fun)

What We Learned - Tim (13:53)

• GOAL: To equip our children to grow toward mature Christian adulthood, so that as adults they continue to faithfully follow Jesus.

• QUESTIONS kids ask: Who am I? (identity) Where do I fit? (belonging) What difference do I make? (purpose)

What We’re Going to Do - Pastor Robin (29:25)

• OCTOBER: Family Fall Fest (10/29) - Creativity

• NOVEMBER: Advent Wreath Party (11/19) - Patience

• DECEMBER: Christmas Eve Family Service (12/24) - Faith

• JANUARY: Dinner & Discussion (TBD) - Gentleness

Next Steps - Pastor Ashley (39:47)

• Prioritize God

• Learn More about Redemption Kids

• Come Serve - in Kids, at Family Fall Fest, and most importantly at home

Additional Resources

• The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family - by Dr. Kara E. Powell

• Family-Based Youth Ministry - by Mark DeVries

• Growing Young: 6 essential strategies to help people discover and love your church - by Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin

• Handing Down the Faith: How parents pass their religion on to the next generation - by Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk

• Starting Right: Thinking theologically about youth ministry - by Kenda Creasy Dean, Chap Clark, and Dave Rahn