What do you envision when you see your child as an adult? Who is your audience when you parent? When you need help parenting, where do you turn? Parenting requires great time and energy. Having a vision for your child’s future is inspiring! That vision is not about what job they will have or how much money they will make. Instead, it is the vision of what type of person your child will be as an adult. This vision will encourage you to invest in the long-term good of your child, even when you’re weary. Join us as we learn together about staying the course and doing the “harder right” to benefit your child’s future.

Scripture is clear that parents are the primary disciplers for their kids, and as believers, we desperately want to do well at that calling. But once you have kids, you quickly realize how fast (and chaotic) the days can go. The goal of this breakout is to help calm your nerves when it comes to this topic and give practical steps you can take as you point your children toward Christ. We will cover topics like discipling your kids as you go, through special set aside times, and when hard times happen. Our prayer is that you will leave this breakout equipped and confident that, with Christ, you REALLY CAN do this!

We all have questions… “I see my Special Needs acquaintances in my community, but I’m at a loss for how to help or how to act.” “How can I explain Special Needs to my children in a way that helps them understand, care, and serve?” Or even, “How do I acclimate my own family to a Special Needs environment?” In this session, we’ll explore both hard and basic questions with responses that are realistic, biblical, and actually helpful to individuals and families living with special needs, as well as giving particular emphasis on coming alongside them in fellowship and service, and how these go hand-in-hand.

We all have questions… “I see my Special Needs acquaintances in my community, but I’m at a loss for how to help or how to act.” “How can I explain Special Needs to my children in a way that helps them understand, care, and serve?” Or even, “How do I acclimate my own family to a Special Needs environment?” In this session, we’ll explore both hard and basic questions with responses that are realistic, biblical, and actually helpful to individuals and families living with special needs, as well as giving particular emphasis on coming alongside them in fellowship and service, and how these go hand-in-hand.

Jesus’ teaching in the book of Luke states we are to “go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame” Luke 14:21. Where are all of these people? Why do they not attend a church? Those with disabilities and intellectual challenges are individuals, not only deserving of the love and support offered by a Christian community, but because of their intrinsic value, are of equal value as active members in the Body of Christ. This session looks biblically at God’s command for ALL of his saints to serve in the body of Christ and how our churches can begin to foster special needs inclusion, community, and discipling.

What does it look like to raise children that will be gospel-goers? We will look at how to start early creating a mission-minded atmosphere in your home that will lead to setting a course for them to go to their Jerusalems, Judeas, Samarias, and to the ends of the earth for the rest of their lives.

No form of discipline will ever be effective if the only times you have together is about correction and discipline. Learn how to connect with your child and see your hearts knit together through these simple steps you can take.

What are the differences between what is expected teenage angst and hormones vs. something clinical, such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, etc.? Teens are dealing with their own life stressors; academics, extra-curricular activities, jobs, future plans, self-image, relationships, bullying, sexual pressure, developing independence while still being dependent, hormones, fear of failure, body changes, and brain development. What are realistic expectations I can have of my teen and how can parents help them navigate their life stress?

Mom and Dad, it’s not your fault. Today’s children are missing a natural, healthy element seen in cultures across the world: a rite of passage, a clearly defined line that distinguishes childhood from adulthood. Through Walker’s humor and storytelling, you will discover the four things that are missing because of the cultural shift. You will get easy-to-use tools to help raise a responsible, self-reliant adult.

Entitlements are a force to be reckoned with in our culture and it fits hand-in-glove with the lack of respect. You will learn simple strategies to practice and how to teach your children to develop a much deeper appreciation for things and people.