Equipping couples and parents, in partnership with churches, to build connected families.
Below is the content of a letter my family has sent out about our planned trip to teach my Family Rhythm conference. Dear friends and family! For the last 20+ years, I have devoted my life to serving children and families. In that time, I have had the privilege of developing a ministry called Family... Continue Reading →
Photo by Rodolfo Quiru00f3s on Pexels.com Below is the content of a physical letter that I mailed out this week to friends and family: September, 2024 Dear Friends and Family, I am very excited to announce that I have reached my first support goal! (Notice the confetti!) Photo by Ylanite Koppens on Pexels.com With my... Continue Reading →
Do you sometimes get a little dry, discouraged or depressed? Or WORSE, you feel like giving up and throwing in the towel? I know, I’m there with you. The things of this world often seem more appealing than the things of Heaven. In this video, I share about the global impact of the ministry of... Continue Reading →
I met with leaders from the Christian Churches Network of London, ON earlier this month. CCNL facilitated this workshop conversation with me as a guest. We had a fantastic conversation about "Building (practices) a house (family) on solid rock (Christ’s teaching)." Watch below. What do you love about your family? My story FamilyRhythm What are... Continue Reading →
I had the privilege of speaking in a church recently. One moment gave me pause while I was speaking. I was surprised with an applause while I was speaking. I was the only “white guy” at a Nigerian church in London, ON Sunday. I was sharing about the amazing framework from Connected Families that helps keep our... Continue Reading →
Raising support is a new concept for me. Even a few years ago, I would've been terrified to become a missionary. What trust, what dependence, what a risk! Photo by Dio Hasbi Saniskoro on Pexels.com Now that I'm fully immersed in it, I've appreciated learning so much about missions, support raising and ministry partner development.... 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 →
Have you noticed how young families don’t have a great foundation? “The need to strengthen marriages and families is more pressing than ever…Staying together and thriving together is often not easy.” ~FamilyLife Canada “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” ~Matthew... Continue Reading →
Do you wish your kids would just get it? When children don't develop a desired behaviour, often a parent's response is frustration, angry outbursts or even exasperation. "I've already asked you three times!" I have three teenagers. Saying "please" and "thank you" is still a work in progess! Grrr. When you enter relationship with your... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/xNn7ZfJZHEU I think one of my favourite phrases for ministry with others is "to come alongside." Have you ever walked hand-in-hand beside someone and tried to do it out of rhythm? I dare you to try walking out of rhythm to the song Walking in Rhythm by the Blackbyrds. When you walk closely with someone,... Continue Reading →
Pastor Steve is a Children's and Family Pastor. He communicates about parenting, family and children's ministry.
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