While Ryan is out on vacation , we will have guest bloggers writing here at JustOneMore.info. Today’s guest blogger is CrossPoint’s Minister to Preschoolers, Cathy Owen.
The bridge that connects Deuteronomy 6 to Matthew 28: 18-20 is a journey that must be embraced by parents and the church, all adults alike, so that we can equip the children in our homes and in our community now to a life full and rich, capable of doing the same for the next generation.
The preschoolers, children and students in our church deserve the instruction from both their parents and the church to equip them to experience every phase of life with Biblical and practical understanding. The next generation of parents will inherit a legacy of faith to pass to their children as well. Is that not what we want for our children?
Families have managed to “disconnect” from the strategy of the Shema and have become a nation of decline in morals, families shattering into pieces and a definite shift away from the Scriptures. True family, as God intended, is the missing link. The church and family should be on a continual common path so that the children see the consistency of family and church and therefore, the unconditional love of God when they are ready for those faith marker events in their life.
The church’s desire is to equip the next generation…one home at a time. Our plan is to teach, equip and train both our leadership and our parents to train their children to have the faith that endures and equips them to stay on the straight path toward God and the plans He has for their life. Get on board! Visit our website to see what is provided.
The children’s ministry tab provides “Around the Table” discussion questions with each unit they study in Bible Study. The preschool ministry provides “Take Home Pages” each week that help parents better discuss the lesson at home. Any age-level Minister at CrossPoint would love to help families with available resources to be effective Christian role models at home.
Ultimately, parents must be a living example of Christ both inside and outside the home. Your children are more likely to accept Christ if you do, more likely to respect people if you do, more likely to pray, read Scripture, and attend church by the model they first observe in you. You teach them by example. What example are you putting forth for the next generation?