We serve parents, prospective parents, and those interested in ministry to children.

Announcements

  • May 8: Last night of Kid's Connection (Remember to take home your child's workbook)
  • May 15: Youth Baptism Service
  • June 9: Last day of Sunday School (Remember to take home your child's workbook)
  • Is the Lord moving you to serve in any age (0–18)? Find out more.

Vision for Parenting

Two biblical institutions are charged with the responsibility of nurturing children’s faith.

  1. Home & Family: Parents are entrusted with the primary responsibility for the instruction of their children.
  2. Church: Through its various programs, the church aims to strengthen, confirm, and reinforce instruction in the home. Parenting ministries seeks to support, equip, and encourage parents in their efforts to raise children in the fear, trust and delight of the Lord. Read our Vision for Child and Youth Discipleship. 

Ministry to Parents

Child Dedications

  • This is an opportunity for parents to give public thanks to God for their children and to covenant with God and the congregation to raise their children in the fear and instruction of the Lord; and for the congregation to indicate their partnership in helping parents with this responsibility and privilege.
  • Next dedication date: October 26/27, 2013

Foundation Builders 1 (Child Dedication Class)

  • This class lays a foundation for parents in the discipleship of their children and prepares parents for the promises they will be making in child dedication.
  • Class date: August 3, 2013
  • Resources regarding Foundation Builders

Parenting Classes

  • This series of weekly classes (during the school year) is designed to equip and encourage parents in their crucial roles.
  • Class information: Downtown or North

Educational Options

  • This seminar is designed to help families make decisions about where and how to educate their children.
  • Listen to seminar audio from a previous year.

Youth Baptisms

  • Leaders of the church partner with parents to prepare young people for baptism and for the responsibility and privilege of church membership. Read more...
  • Youth Baptism Class...check back for 2014 dates

Related Ministries

Related Resources

Parenting Ministries Contact Information

  • General Questions and Parenting Classes: Contact Suzy Plocher, 612-338-7653 x482
  • Foundation Builders, Child Dedications, and Educational Options: Contact Angela Shambro, 612-338-7653 x496
  • Youth Baptism Process: Contact Lori Myers, 612-338-7653 x480

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