Join us Sundays at 10AM in-person and online

We might be a student ministry, but students aren’t our only priority. We strive to help our parents be more intentional at home, and more connected to a community of faith. In short, we want to help you excel at being the parent God has made you to be.

We all need a little guidance and help every once and a while. Parenting is no exception! We want to partner with you, and pair you with the right resources for your family. We are learning alongside you, and we are all stronger together than we are by ourselves.

Here we'll post some books, apps, articles, tips, and more that might just help you be a more intentional and connected parent.

Books

Here are some of the books we've read, along with some (maybe) helpful information about the content. Hopefully, we can help you find a book that's worth taking the time to read all the way through.

See Only Books »

Apps

In the information age, it's easy for our phones to become distractions that distance us from those around us while luring us into a false sense of relationship. What if we could use that same tool to make us more intentional, more connected parents?

As we find apps that can help shape the way we parent, we'll be sharing them here. We'd also love to hear from you! If you have a tool you love to use, and it's been helpful in your own family, please let us know.

Email Newsletters

Each month, we send out a parent newsletter. These contain upcoming event reminders, parent tips, questions, information about what we're teaching, and more.

If you missed one, you can find links to past newsletters here. If you'd like to start receiving these email newsletters, sign up for our mailing list here.

Podcasts

Podcasts are an easy way to learn more in the normal rhythm of your everyday life. Play them on your commute, while you're doing yard work, while you're getting ready for the day, or any other time.

Video Tips

Every month, we release a new video tip, designed just for our parents.

See Only Video Tips »

Articles

Learn from some those who have been there and are there right now and found somethings that worked.  Below are some of our favorite articles to put parenting into focus.

Some of our favorite blogs are:

Posts Tagged with "Students"

Subscribe to the RSS Feed
  • Featured Posts
  • All Posts

Your Child’s Most Annoying Trait May Just Reveal Their Greatest Strengths

josh-shipp-video

For many teenagers, the difference between success and failure is an adult who can see the potential in all of their madness. Here’s a quick video from Josh Shipp about how a kid’s most annoying traits might actually be their greatest strengths. Keep loving those kids of yours ...

Keep Reading

Watch For Mental Health Warning Signs

pt-september

When it comes to your teenager's mental health, don't ignore your concerns, and don't be afraid or ashamed to admit that your kid might need to see a medical or mental health professional. Your church community is here to support you and help you find what you need to make sure your kid is healthy and safe. So please, let us know if we can help, because your teenager’...

Keep Reading

Connect With Church Leaders

pt-october

Parents, you can’t do this alone. You need other adults to help you love and influence your kids. One thing we try to do for your family is to connect your kid with adults who love them and who can be trusted. If you haven’t met some of the adults who invest in your kid at church, this month is a great month to meet them!...

Keep Reading

Know Your Teenager's Friends

pt-august

At this age, I know they want their privacy, and I know they're hard to talk to sometimes. But your teenager's friends are influencing them in big ways right now, so you've got to understand who's in their circle of friends ...

Keep Reading

Open House

TitleSlide_H_OpenHouse_GrowStudents

Can you believe the school year is already here??! It feels like just yesterday summer was knocking on our door. We want to start this school year off right as a student ministry. We want to partner with you. Our parents. You are so much more influential in the lives of your students than anybody else. That includes me, teachers, coaches. Even their friends. You have th...

Keep Reading

Never Parent Alone

youtu.be-BqJZU0MPcSs

News flash! Parenting is hard. It’s probably the hardest thing you’ll ever do in your entire lifetime. Once you feel like you’ve got the hang of it and things are running smoothly, BAM! Life comes at you fast and throws yet another obstacle at you....

Keep Reading

Verywell Family

verywell-family

Understanding your teenager is hard work. On any given day, you've probably got questions about their growth, development, behavior, emotions, safety, sexuality, and the culture that's impacting them. If that sounds familiar, Verywell Family is a great place to find tons of articles on practical topics you're already wondering about....

Keep Reading

How To Get Your Teenager Talking

maxresdefault

Have you ever struggled to have a conversation with your teenager? That was probably a stupid question. Of course you’ve struggled to have a conversation with your teenager. Teenagers aren’t exactly known for their ability to hold a conversation with their parents. Depending on the day, a question as simple as, “How are you?” might be met with a grunt, an eye roll,...

Keep Reading

The Culture Translator by Axis

EH-Axis-Family

Have you heard of The Culture Translator by Axis? It’s a weekly podcast and email and its goal is to help you gain insight into how pop culture, technology, and media influence your teenager....

Keep Reading

You're The Most Important Person In Your Student's Life

parent-tip-august

Here’s a tip: even when your teenager makes you feel insignificant, remember that there is no one more important to your kid than you. Then let that fact help you respond with wisdom, love, and kindness...

Keep Reading

A Parent's Guide To Understanding Social Media

parents_guide_to_social_media1

If you're curious about what your students are up to online, and you want to have some knowledge that can help you in your conversations, this book is right up your alley. If your student isn't quite to the social media age yet, reading this early on can help inform your parenting strategy for when they do get there....

Keep Reading

Playing for Keeps/Losing Your Marbles

playing-for-keeps-cover

Playing for Keeps is a book for parents and leaders (and anyone else who influences the lives of kids and teenagers). In Playing for Keeps, you will discover six things every kid needs over time, and 18 practical ideas so you can make what really matters matter more....

Keep Reading

Sticky Faith

FinalStickyFaithBookCover

Nearly every Christian parent in America would give anything to find a viable resource for developing within their kids a deep, dynamic faith that 'sticks' long term. Sticky Faith delivers....

Keep Reading

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity

parenting-beyond-your-capacity

Most parents have so many demands on their time that they can't be the kind of parent they desire to be. They need to know the Orange Factor: Two combined influences will make a greater impact on kids than just two influences. And it's true. Parents who partner with the faith community are the best way to bring the next generation into the family of God-and keep them there...

Keep Reading