Resources for Parents
This page will be an outlet for Resources, such as books or websites, that are useful to you as a parent.
Homeword.com Parent’s Newsletter
The Parent Newsletter from HomeWord.com is a great tool for parents written by an experienced Youth and Family minister/ counselor. HomeWord’s mission statement is as follows:
“HomeWord seeks to advance the work of God in the world by educating, equipping, and encouraging parents and churches to build God-honoring families from generation to generation.’Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.’Proverbs 22:6”
Jim Burn’s has been working in the field of Youth and Family ministry for over 30 years. Jim is also a three time Gold Medallion Award winning author and has written books for parents, youth workers, and students. Check out and subscribe to this newsletter for parents by visiting www.homeword.com
Faith Begins At Home
By: Mark Holmen

In the past, faith was a central part of the family’s home life, yet the reality for many families today is that faith is no more than one-hour, drop off Christianity. To become the strong, healthy, joy-filled families God intended begins with parents establishing their homes as the primary place where faith is nurtured. Faith Begins at Home combines inspirational stories and practical ideas with biblical truth to help families rediscover how to bring the basics of faith back into their home.
Author Mark Holmen has worked with families for over 15 years serving with youth and families pastor in three congregations. He has been a national consultant, speaker, trainer and author and currently serves the Ventura Missionary Church in Ventura, California.
Revolutionary Parenting
By: George Barna
What are the key factors that will make a difference in the spiritual lives of your children? Barna surveyed thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape childhood character. He reveals surprising information about popular parenting tactics and shows you how to instill a vibrant committment to Christ in your kids.
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2009 At A Glance
Lads to Leaders
NEW Resources for Parents
NEW Your Teen
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Youth Minister: Aaron Shaner
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