Parent Huddle

The Family Ministry team understands the value of having calendars up to date, being “in the know”, understanding cultural trends, and getting parenting tips on maintaining strong relationships with your children.

It is with this in mind that we hold bi-monthly Parent Huddles to share pertinent information that relates to you and your kids. All parents are invited and encouraged to attend.

For more information, please contact: Pastor Stevie Mitchell, stevie@gracenorth.com

Collide

Collide: Fusing Church and Home to make an Impact

Collide: verb, to come together with solid or direct impact.

Imagine what would happen if the church and the home collided? A greater impact would occur in the lives of our children! These monthly workshops inspire parents to build faith in their children one milestone at a time. Each workshop centers on a different spiritual milestone in the life of your child, and addresses ways you can highlight, instruct, and encourage growth in his or her walk with God.

• This is my Bible

• Legacy/Dedication

• Give the Blessing

• Wisdom & Character Virtues

• Preparing for Adolescence

• Purity

• Extending Knighthood and Becoming a Princess

• Baptism/Salvation/Holy Spirit

• Sabbath Family Times

• Coaching/Mentors

• Preparing for Graduation/College

For more information, please contact: Pastor Stevie Mitchell, stevie@gracenorth.com

Parenting Classes

Core Growing Kids Parenting Class

Growing Kids is a comprehensive values-based parenting curriculum. In the title the authors, Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo, place their emphasis on God's Way meaning the way of the Lord. We serve an ethical God. Moral rightness flows from His being. His moral law is a reflection of His holy character (Psalm 19:7). More than that, He has shown man what is good and what is required of him (Micah 6:8). Growing Kids God’s Way can help any parent reach the heart of children with virtues and values that flow from the character of God and do it without stressing the child or the parents.

Along the Infant Way-Preparation for Parenting

(birth to five months)

Whether you are the parent of infant, or are expecting a baby, the material covered in this series will help see that you and your family get off on the right foot.

Topics include:

Establishing a Biblical Mindset for Parenting

• What causes an infant to Become Insecure?

• Why is “Routine” a Necessary Part of God’s Universal Order?

• What’s the Importance of an Infant’s Sleep Pattern?

Along the Pre-toddler Way-Babyhood Transitions

(five months to fifteen months)

This class adds a new dimension to your baby’s day-the establishment of right learning patterns. Training your pre-toddler will assist in the development of 3 life-serving skills: sitting, focusing, and concentration.

Along the Virtuous Way-Growing Kids God’s Way

(fifteen months to twelve years old)

Present a comprehensive, inductive approach to biblical parenting that provides parents with a vehicle to train their toddler’s heart and not simply their outward behavior. Growing Kids God’s Way is based upon the belief that child-rearing is a responsibility given by God to parent. Core curriculum lays the groundwork for your parenting no matter where you are in the process.

Topics Include:

• How to Avoid Legalism in Parenting

• Solving Sibling Conflict

• The Dangers of Permissive & Authoritarian Parenting

•  What To Do When Children Lie, Steal or Cheat

• Building Moral Character

• Parenting Without Manipulation

• What is Biblical Discipline?

• When to use Logical and Natural Consequence

• How to Achieve True Repentance

• What is Discipline by Encouragement?

• Building Trust in Family relationships

• How to Make the Teen Years Great

• How to say “I Love You!”

Parenting the Middle Years-Along Middle Years Way

Growing Together Through the Middle Years

(eight to twelve years old)

Did you know that you can safely guide your 8-12 year old child into the teen years without the rebellion or hassles usually associated with pre-teens? “Parenting the Middle Years”, will show you how to parent now, in a way that will help you experience unity, love, and joy when your child is a teenager.

Topics Include:

• How to Raise God-honoring, Morally Responsive Children

• How to Raise Children Who Can Resist Peer Pressures

• How to Lead by Your Influence Instead of Authoritarianism

• How to Teach Your Children “Empathy” for Others

• How to be a Good Listener

• How to Recognize when Your Child is in Trouble

• How to Teach Your Children the Logical Consequence of their Behavior

• How to Teach Your Children the Value of Hard Work