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Building Habits That Build Our Kids and Families Ever feel like parenting is just a loop of chaos—snacks, screens, bedtime battles… repeat? What if your daily routines weren’t just survival tools, but discipleship tools? This blog unpacks the Family Rhythm Mindset series, five short episodes designed to help you live out the Gospel in the daily... Continue Reading →
Discover Family Rhythm — a five-part YouTube devotional series that walks families through God's redemptive story. Learn how small habits can transform your home with peace, wisdom and wonder. I'm really excited about this series. If you can use this in your home or in your small group, please take a moment to let me... Continue Reading →
Does the image of sweaty palms or a little burst of outright panic come to mind when, as a dad, your daughter wants to date or perhaps is dabbling in dating another guy? What do you do, how do you respond, what's your role? Do you even know where to turn for guidance? Do you... Continue Reading →
Last week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Tom Bump of the Kid's Ministry Collective Podcast. We had a conversation ranging from building spiritual rhythms at home to leading in family ministry. Tom is a long-time children's ministry leader, genuine listener, friend and ministry coach. You can check out his website here. Have... Continue Reading →
This year has been an exciting journey with Connected Families. I've been in training to become a parent coach using the CF framework of Foundation>Connection>Coaching>Correction. This month I am now certified. Woohoo! You can check out my CF bio here, then come on back to signup for private, customized coaching built on a proven strategy.... Continue Reading →
There once was a duck. One of those white ducks with a bright orange beak and big, floppy, orange feet. His name was Gerald. Gerald walked everywhere. But not without difficulty. His big, floppy, orange feet made walking on lumpy grass and sandy shores quite the challenge. He wiggled and wobbled and…waddled wherever he went.... Continue Reading →
I'm excited to announce that I'm enrolled in the Parent Coach Certification program with Connected Families! I've been reading books, taking the Discipline that Connects course, receiving personal coaching and training in a cohort with other students from around the world including 2 from Ehtiopia. I'm hopeful for parents and families as more and more... Continue Reading →
"Is all of this really making a difference?" Steve Adams, Executive Pastor of Children’s Ministry at Saddleback Church in California, asks this question in his book, Children’s Ministry on Purpose. And we all do don’t we? We wonder if our efforts developing children really means anything. Perhaps we should ignore our little ones and not... Continue Reading →
People who work with children have the privilege of watching children grow up. Even more, we get to see them form a solid foundation for their lives with Christ. Spiritual formation is a fancy term for becoming more like Christ. Michelle Anthony, author of Family Ministry Essentials, reminds us of this process: …Holiness is not found... Continue Reading →
My wife doesn’t like this word, but sin sucks! Children are aware of their own sin. When approaching the topic of sin avoid these two traps: 1) Gloss over sin saying, “That’s just kids being kids.” (Seeds planted soon grow.) 2) Squash children with an overbearing weight of impossible expectations. Rather, teach awareness of personal... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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