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Ministries

Parenting Ministry

Whether you are a parent, planning to be one or simply just acquainted with those who have children, we believe that gospel-centric truths will make the difference in understanding how to effectively raise godly children. We believe that life can only be properly understood when viewed through the lens of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Therefore, only when we understand our role as parents in light of Christ’s death for our sins and resurrection for our life, can effectively apply God’s Word to ourselves and our children. Three primary ministries reinforce our parenting Ministry and lead to deeper levels of commitment along the path of “Know, Grow and Go” are: Worship Services, Sunday Classes/Electives, and Small Groups.

Parenting Electives, Seminars and Resources

We encourage our parents to attend our parenting electives. The parent should first read Shepherding a Child’s Heart. The parent would then attend a 10-week video series based on Shepherding a Child’s Heart. This elective will be given Sunday mornings in the Fall and Winter quarters. The elective will be facilitated by the staff and selected trained parents.

Elective
Becoming a Godly Parent

Tedd Tripp authored Shepherding a Child’s Heart and has developed a video series for a parenting elective. This elective is both for parents of young children as well as parents of our youth. Each week you will read a chapter in Tedd’s book and on Sunday at 11:30 a.m. view his corresponding video series. Selected parents will then facilitate class discussion. This elective will be held in the Fall and Spring.

Seminars
  • Friday Evening Quarterly Parenting Seminars (Winter)
    There will be parent gatherings to address needs for both children and youth.
  • Area Parenting Seminars
    We will keep you abreast of parenting seminars given by Christ honoring churches in our area. Notices will be posted in our Sunday bulletin.
Parenting Resources
  • Suggested Reading List:
    • Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
    • How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell
    • Parenting is HEART Work by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller
    • Instructing a Child’s Heart by Tedd and Margy Tripp
    • Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo
    • What the Bible Says About Parenting by John MacArthur
    • Hints on Child Training by H. Clay Trumbull
    • Don’t Make Me Count to Three! by Ginger Plowman
    • Everyday Talk by John A. Younts
    • Age of Opportunity by Paul David Tripp
    • Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham, Jr.
    • We have these books in our library or you can purchase them online at ChristianBooks.com or ShepherdPress.com.
  • Biblical Parenting website
  • Family Life website
  • Focus on the Family website
  • Children and Youth Parent Councils
    Our children and youth programs have established separate parent councils. Each council will include 4-8 parents and will work with the Cherrydale staff on our parenting initiative.

For more information about the Parenting Ministry, you can contact Adult Ministries Director