Milestone 7 - Passage to Adulthood
have a teenager in your life?
Find support by connecting with other parents and by taking advantage of some practical resources we have available.
Connect:
Milestone Focus:
Parents are able to articulate the importance of helping their teenage child work through the following themes: 1) Identity - “Who am I?” 2) Autonomy - “Does my voice matter?” 3) Affinity - “Who do I fit with?”
Parents realize the value of working the following systems/rythms into the life of their family: 1) create MARGIN 2) create PROCESS 3) create CONNECTIONS 4) create TRANSITIONS and 5) create RITES-OF-PASSAGE.
Milestone Resources:
Parent summit seminar video
Parents, with their instruction and with the way they live their lives, have the privilege of partnering with the Holy Spirit in ushering their teen into living out God’s design for manhood and womanhood. (Chris Laws)
annual parent summit
Once a year we ask all parents (grandparents, uncles, aunts, neighbors and teachers are welcome too!) to set aside a day to be together at the Parent Summit. It’s a way we can grow together and take seriously the sacred call that each of us has to live our lives in such a way that the next generation is INSPIRED to love and follow Jesus.
Milestone 7 Values touched on at the Parent Summit
What is biblical manhood, and what is the role of a man?
What is biblical womanhood, and what is the role of a woman?
How to help your teenager grow in their spiritual gifting and in service to God’s Kingdom
How to use the Four Family Foundations at this age
How to navigate this stage of parenting that might include dating
How our church can join with you on this part of the journey:
Have a conversation with our Family Ministries Coordinator about what is on your mind.
Join a community of other adults being trained to love and lead youth in this age group. Contact our Youth Ministry Coordinator for more info.
Middle & high school youth groups on Wednesday evenings for your teen to attend.
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