I just finished reading a book called "Think Orange" by Reggie Joiner. Joiner explains in order for the church to have maximum impact on children and teenagers we must partner up with the family. Two combined influences make a greater impact than just two influences. But how do we combine the family and the church in a way that is most affective? Let me just give you a brief checklist from the book that you should consider.
1. Synchronize leaders and parents to build an authentic faith in children and teenagers.
2. Refine your message so it clearly communicates God's story of restoration.
3. Help parents be more intentional about nurturing an everyday faith in their kids lives.
4. Give every child and teenager a spiritual coach or leader who can reinforce what a Christian parent would say.
5. Fuel passion in the hearts of this next generation to be a demonstration of God's love to a broken world.
If you don't have the book, pick it up today!
1 comment:
I might read the book tonight. I'm really diving into it heavy. Good post.
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