“Faith Files” are like a mental filing cabinet filled with everything we’ve learned, experienced, and reflected on about our faith. Each “file” grows over time as we live, study, and reflect on what God’s people teach and share.

I first heard about building Faith Files nearly 30 years ago while reading A Woman After God’s Own Heart by Elizabeth George—back when I was on “trophy wife duty” with Mr. Bob on Coronado Beach in California.

As a self-proclaimed organization nerd, I love the idea of intentionally diving deep into specific topics as a plan for personal faith formation. Now, if we want to get all nerdy, there’s actually a term for this—schema formation. A schema is just a fancy word for the mental structure that helps us organize and store information about a subject. Our faith “schemas” grow and shift over a lifetime of study, reflection, and experience.

In the philosophy of mind and cognitive science, a mental file is a system our brain uses to store and organize information about specific objects, people, or concepts. When we encounter something, a file is “opened” for it, and as we gain more information or experience, that file is updated. 

Okay, enough of the nerdy stuff.

Here’s why I bring this up: there are three Faith Files that are especially important for our children—particularly as they transition into student ministry. These are the foundation pieces of the Christian life, learned through church teaching, lived out in daily practice, and shared by believers of all ages.

The 10 Commandments

How do Christians live in the world set apart by God, for God?
This God-given list begins with how we love God (no other gods, no idols, honor the Sabbath) and ends with how we love one another (honor, truth, faithfulness, respect). At a recent New Room Conference, I heard a preacher say, “God chose ‘Do not covet’ to close the list because if we don’t covet, we won’t worship idols, lie, steal, or dishonor.” That hit home. Keeping the Sabbath reminded the Hebrews they were no longer slaves; reminds us that we are no longer slaves to sin.

The Lord’s Prayer

How do Christians communicate with God, for God?
This prayer teaches us to speak with confidence to our holy, providing, forgiving King. It reminds us that God’s kingdom reigns both on earth and in heaven. It’s truly our family prayer.

The Apostles’ Creed

What do Christians believe—together, everywhere, and throughout time?
This is the backbone of our shared faith. No hemming or hawing, no confusion—just the solid truths that unite Christians across generations and continents.

These three Faith Files are the foundation stones we’ll keep building on all our lives. Learn them often. Teach them often. Talk about them often. Memorize them. Reflect on them. Let them shape you as you practice the historic, holy habits of following Jesus. What’s good for kids is good for everybody!

Some of my other Faith Files? The 23rd Psalm (Sheep. Shepherds. Tables. Shadows. Memorized.). And the stories of incredible women of Scripture—Deborah, Ruth, Esther, the Shunamite woman, Mary and Martha, and Anna. The Christmas Story.

So… what are in your Faith Files?
If you’re not sure, ask yourself:

What story, truth, or teaching from Scripture could I talk about for ten minutes without any notes?

Start there. That’s one of your Faith Files. Now, how will you build on it?

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2

No matter the temperature, when the calendar turns to October—it’s fall, y’all! The season of pumpkins, apples, chai, and college football is in full swing here in the South.

Last fall marked our first autumn as a church with both a name and a home. To celebrate, we hosted a family fun event called Pumpkin Palooza (you can read about that here!). We learned a lot—especially about how powerful personal invitations and social media can be. When we asked guests, “How did you hear about it?” the answer was almost always, “Facebook!” That came from our congregation sharing and commenting on posts the day before the event. It worked, so we did it again!

Other wins we repeated this year included the chili potluck, prizes that weren’t candy, and a short message to bridge the games and entertainment. We even started 30 minutes earlier to catch the sunset just right. Though it rained, we easily pivoted to Plan B and brought it inside to the Worship Center and the Social Hall.

One discovery from last year: while our musical guest was incredible, most community families left once the games stopped. So we prayed and asked, “What could we offer this time that people would stay for—and maybe even join in?”

Enter country line dancing! And just like that, The Round Up was born.

We found a fantastic local line dance instructor through Facebook who promised clean lyrics, simple moves, and fun for all ages. She delivered! In our conversations, she mentioned there are more and more line dances being designed for Christian music, so of course, she taught and closed out with, you guessed it: Church Clap.

The youngest dancer was four, the oldest was 87, and everyone—from dads to grandmas—hit the dance floor. Laughter filled the air as our multigenerational church family quarter-turned, clapped, and kicked up their heels together. We planned for 30 minutes of dancing; we went 45 and could’ve kept going!

Before the dancing started and while chili dinner was served in hundreds of styrofoam coffee cups with hundreds of spoons, the fun continued:

• The CONNECT Team started conversations with fresh-popped popcorn.
• The Children’s Team set up baby pumpkin decorating with jumbo black sharpies.
• Youth gals painted faces with cacti and stars, while youth guys supervised the western inflatables—an epic 7-in-1 stagecoach & bank bounce house and a dual axe-throwing challenge.
• Senior saints ran the ring toss, and Young Adults helped littles pan for gold nuggets in a kiddie pool of sand from last year’s nativity luminaries.

It was pure joy—families together, generations laughing, everyone moving and mingling.

The first line dance I ever learned was the Hokey Pokey: “You put your right hand in, you put your right hand out…” You remember! Our God invites us to do the same—to put our whole selves in. Through Jesus, He made a way for us, broken and selfish as we are, to be made right with Him. We won’t find satisfaction putting just a “right foot in” or a “left hand in.” He wants all of us.

And that’s what it’s all about.

“…a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:4

I love little books. They’re straight to the point, easy to carry, and packed with power because there’s no room for fluff. At the New Room Conference in Montgomery, I grabbed a stack of Field Guides for Daily Prayer and handed them out to parents and grandparents the very next Sunday. By 11 a.m. they were gone, and I’ve already ordered more!

I want to be a prayer warrior. But truthfully, my vocabulary is limited, and I get easily distracted. This Jesus-gal needs tools to help her pray.

This little 32-page guide, written and curated by Winfield Bevins and published by Seedbed, has become one of my favorites. It fits in the palm of my hand and offers anchors for prayer: daily prayers, morning and evening prayers, curated prayers, and even a 30-day Psalter. Winfield also created another little book gem I’ve used several times for intergenerational family small group study—Grow at Home: A Beginner’s Guide to Family Discipleship.

Other prayer tools that have marked me through the years and guided me include:

• A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie (updated by Susanna Wright): a collection of personal prayers by famed theologian Dr. John Baillie organized in 31 morning and evening prayers with special Sunday prayers. A beautiful blend of praise and confession using the language of scripture on the right side of each page. I’ve added my own handwritten prayers on the left side of the pages with prayer lists and scripture breath prayers I’ve used daily for the last ten years. A couple of years ago I came across a 1960 copy of Dr. Baillie’s original manuscript which sits bedside for evening prayers. He passed in 1960.
• The Power of a Praying Wife (1997) and The Power of a Praying Parent (1995) by Stormie Omartian: a collection of scripture prayers at the end of each of the 30 chapters with language for specific coverings for the most important people in my life. I have original copies so marked up they hardly hold together.
• Hymnals: Nearly every hymnal has rich prayers tucked in the back—beautiful for both personal and corporate prayer. I have several from different denominations.
• Praying for Your Husband/Child from Head to Toe by Sharon Jaynes: Scripture-based prayers that cover every part of the body—mind, eyes, ears, mouth, heart, knees, feet, and more. I discovered these treasures last year at the Billy Graham Museum. Wedding shower gifts include the husband one; baby shower gifts include the baby one.

Some days it’s especially hard to find the right words. Like the last several weeks—like when I need help living out James 1:19, being “quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” These guides help me stay steady and focused, like navigational beacons to keep my eyes on Jesus throughout the day.

And I’m grateful. Because even when I may not have the words, the Lord hears the prayers, and groans, of His children. Lots of groans lately. He equips us to grow closer to Him and strengthens our trust muscles with every whispered prayer.

What prayer tools are you using?

In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling. Exodus 15:13

The New Room Conference, hosted by Seedbed, is an annual gathering of Christians hungry for spiritual awakening. Named after the first Methodist meeting house founded by John and Charles Wesley in Bristol, England, the conference blends worship, prayer, discipleship, and stories from the field (global church) to stir renewal and ignite an awakening through the ancient holy habits of faith.

This year was my second time attending, and I came with great expectations—to pray deeply, sit in Scripture, share table life with friends from Macland Community Church, sing from my soul, and let the Holy Spirit rekindle my fire. And the Holy Spirit did not disappoint!

Here are five takeaways that marked me:

1. “Darkness sticks to everything.” ~ J.D. Walt
   Evil has no fear of God. Yet I will not shrink back but walk boldly into every room, knowing Christ’s light is already there.
2. “God is good all the time. All the time God is good—FOR THAT IS HIS NATURE. Wow!” ~ David Watson & Tara Beth Leach
   A fresh twist on a familiar phrase. Yes, we’ve starting this in kids’ Sunday school!
3. “I believe Jesus is right about everything.” ~ Andrew Forrest
   Peace comes when we live God’s way. Loving first—even those who hate us—means moving forward, terrified but with open arms. What other option do I have?
4. “Ask for God’s ‘No.’” ~ Jon Thompson
   God’s “no” is often His best gift, learning contentment and rebuking coveting. Trusting His limits is trusting His love. God saying, “Yes!” is not normal.
5. “I wait on tables.” ~ James Aladiran (confirmed by the Spirit in me)
   Like Acts 6, my role is to serve with excellence so my pastors can not neglect the Word of God. Humility is leadership.

Along the way, I met amazing disciple-makers—from Louisiana to Mississippi to Georgia—sharing stories, ideas, and encouragement. Out of those connections, the fabulous Allison Vandenbergh and I began to design a two-day gathering in March 2026 in Albany to explore the “Ruts, Roots, and Rhythms” of ministry with children and families. Stay tuned!

The Spirit is moving. My heart is full. And my fire is stoked.

“So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7

I first learned about LifeWise Academy two years ago on Dr. Michael Easley’s Ask Dr. E podcast in August 2023 when founder Joel Penton was a guest. I was immediately interested and conversations started! Several members of our church leadership team also heard the episode, and now—by God’s grace—we’re on the ground floor of bringing LifeWise to our county and throughout our state, Georgia.

LifeWise Academy was inspired by a program launched in 2012 in Van Wert, Ohio, where an incredible 95% of local elementary students participated in Bible education during the school day. Joel Penton took that model and designed a replicable, scalable system that equips communities with “plug-and-play” tools to launch and sustain effective Bible education programs.

Yes, you read that right – during the school day, not after school!

How is that even possible? Back in 1952, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Zorach v. Clauson that Bible education during the public school day is constitutional and legal in all 50 states—as long as three conditions are met:

1. The program is held off school property.
2. The program is privately funded (no government funds).
3. Parents give permission for their child to participate in the program.

This has been legally available for over 70 years, but most local churches have never even heard of it. I’d never heard of it! LifeWise wants to change that by offering a clear, replicable model for elementary, middle, and high school students nationwide—including right here in our community. Right now there are more than 1,000 LifeWise Academies in the United States and growth is exponential.

The biggest obstacle? Simply a lack of awareness.

That’s why we’ve scheduled two 30-minute interest meetings before Wednesday night family programming this fall to start spreading the word.

LifeWise recently hired Paige Dees as State Director here in Georgia. She leads a LifeWise Academy program herself, partnering with the Atlanta Public Schools, and is an incredible resource. I’ve also connected with leaders in Bartow County (partnering with multiple churches), along with other children’s ministry leaders in Ohio. Right now:

• 13 school districts in Georgia have Steering Committees (including ours!)
• 85 districts have signed petitions
• 9 Georgia schools are confirmed with fall 2025 enrollment already at 568 students

That means 568 students will be engaged in Bible education every week during their school day in the state of Georgia. Amazing!

Since its first two programs launched in 2019, LifeWise has grown to more than 1,000 schools nationwide in 2025. Their “secret sauce”? Staying gospel-centered and pursuing excellence in every detail—because they know they represent the King.

Not only does LifeWise have a top-notch curriculum focused on Bible literacy, but they also have a proven plan to help churches launch successfully. Intentional. Clear. Doable. Ten incredible steps to launch.

Just imagine: 50 million public school students across the nation learning God’s Word during their school day.

Churches, family ministry leaders, children’s pastors—we can do this together!

• Do you have parents in your community who work Sundays (medical, law enforcement, hospitality, retail)? → Get started here.
• Do you have a school nearby, within walking distance? → Get started here.
• Does your church not currently have children? You can still partner in countless ways! → Get started here.
• Do you have a church bus that sits idle during the week? → Get started here.
• Do you want to be part of a national movement of gospel impact? → Get started here.

Want to talk about it? Go here or reach out to me directly at dedereilly@comcast.net.

Say “YES!” and get started here. We’ve been given an open door to fulfill the Great Commission. Why not? Now’s the time!

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17

In 2019, I stumbled upon a whole new world—apologetics! A fresh book had just been released by Hillary Morgan Ferrer called Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. I devoured it cover to cover, and before long I was following public apologists on YouTube and social media, soaking in all I could learn.

At the same time, I began praying for a ministry partner among the families I served. I knew the Lord was preparing us for what was ahead, and that equipping families in apologetics would strengthen our faith for the cultural and spiritual choices we’d all soon face as a Body of Christ.

Apologetics simply means offering a thoughtful, reasoned defense of the Christian faith. As 1 Peter 3:15 reminds us: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…”

In 2020 I attended an online conference on a Friday and Saturday offered by Women in Apologetics and I was energized, continuing to pray fervently for that partner. I’ll never forget how I pounded a TV tray in my bedroom, in tears, shouting praises to the Lord for opening this door after what He’d revealed to me across a screen.

By fall 2021, the Lord answered my prayer and provided that ministry partner. A quiet hallway conversation started an incredible journey. Together we launched a Tuesday-night women’s small group and began weaving apologetics into our Sunday discipleship with 3rd–5th graders and their leaders. God blessed that step of obedience with clarity, excitement, and momentum.

And then last Thursday—what a full-circle moment! Hillary Morgan Ferrer herself came to speak at a nearby church. Six of us enjoyed dinner beforehand and then joined a sanctuary of men and women eager to learn.

I took pages of notes, but four of her insights especially stuck with me:

1. Use apologetics tools—like asking good questions—to lower the temperature of culture and bring back civil dialogue. That’s one way we can shine as set-apart people today.
2. Moms usually get questions first. Mama stands to equip their children for what is true and false in the world, so let us ROAR like a Mother. Our kids (biological, adoptive, spiritual) need to hear us both affirm the truths and reject the lies.
3. “Faith in Jesus saved my life, and apologetics saved my faith,” as a preteen.
4. The “Founder’s Effect”—the first person to introduce new information often becomes the “expert” in the minds of those who heard it. Go back to #2 above.

Oh, how faithful the Lord has been on this journey—from a book in my hands to a fire in my soul to a ministry that equips families with truth and love. And a ministry that equips disciples of Jesus to engage in healthy conversations about a faith in Jesus that is worth defending.

“For it is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.” 1 Peter 3:17

One of the church consultants I follow on social media recently said, “The sabbatical is over. It’s time to put away the resort wear and pick up the clipboards. It’s time to prep for fall.”

He encouraged churches to set a re-entry marker—a clear, exciting moment to help people shift out of summer mode and back into a rhythm of worship and ministry. The key? Name it, hype it, and invite people back with clarity and expectation.

In the past, “Promotion Sunday” filled that role, but we decided to try something new this year: a Tailgate Party on the Sunday evening before the kickoff of college football. It was the perfect re-entry marker for our intentionally multigenerational congregation.

Each ministry hosted a tailgate with games, activities, and ministry info—like a ministry fair, but with all the fun of a tailgate!
Children’s Ministry: decorated megaphones and fan flags with fabric markers
Engage Team: pickleball matches
Youth: face painting with team logos + free popcorn
Family Ministry Dinner Team: a dessert potluck
Men’s Small Group: boiled peanuts
Men’s Ministry: grilled hot dogs
And, of course, corn hole everywhere!

A gifted lay leader shared a great devotion about hydration (timely, since it was HOT!), and we played a game at the volleyball court that our youth had learned while serving at an English Camp in the Czech Republic.

Everyone left with a church-logo drink cup (thanks, Imprint.com!) and plenty of ice water to stay cool. Best of all, folks came dressed in their favorite team gear—hats, shirts, and jerseys—which made for lots of fun conversations. Now we know who’s rooting for who, and new friendships are springing up in hallways and parking lots as people swap football stories.

We learned a few things too:
* We’ll move the microphone and speakers to a better spot under the trees.
* Next year, we’ll add a corn hole tournament (because with that many boards, how could we not?).
* We’ll start 30 minutes later to enjoy more shade.

The following Sunday, I noticed something beautiful—people lingering after worship, chatting about the weekend’s games, and connecting in new ways. Folks who might never have struck up a conversation before now had something in common to share.

That’s what this re-entry marker was all about—connection, community, and coming back together with joy and intention.

So, what did your church do for its re-entry marker this year?

“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” Psalm 47:1

I don’t know how else to say it: Please bring your littles to church—please, pretty please!

When my parents divorced when I was ten (they separated when I was eight), my world was unstable, uncertain, and unreasonably messy. One thing remained steady: the local church.

Every single week at that little cinderblock church—always under construction—God’s people showed up. They smiled with joy, fed me cookies and Kool-Aid, celebrated with a shiny star on the Bible verse chart when I memorized Scripture, and even let me sing the offertory solo from the hymnal. When life was especially hard, someone always slipped an arm around my shoulders to check in, or to pray with me at the altar. By the end of each Sunday, I was ready to face another week.

And that wasn’t even my first experience with the church.

When I was five, my dad suffered a heart attack and had to be hospitalized far away. While he was recovering, a brown paper bag of groceries quietly appeared on our doorstep each week from a nearby church. When Daddy came home, my parents started taking us to that church and even taught Sunday school for a season. Later, life shifted again, but when my parents dropped me and my brothers off at that little cinderblock church after the divorce, the people of God remained the steady, safe place.

Friends, your littles’ world will be rocked one day. That’s just how life goes.

The church gave me something priceless: the liturgy (a set of forms, words, expressions) of faith in a mighty God who created me and would never leave me. Words for grief and disappointment. Habits for hope. Practices that pointed me to God’s goodness when nothing else felt steady. They taught me to be content in whatever circumstance and how to forgive. Week after week, the family of faith helped me know—deep down—that God is great, God is good, and God is faithful.

As much as you want to be the rock-solid model of faith for your kids—and yes, you are their most important teacher—there will come a day when Mama and Daddy aren’t enough. Who else will they turn to? How will they know the language of prayer, the rhythm of worship, the truth of Scripture, the grounding of contentment, the tools to release bitterness, the repeated practice of God’s grace and forgiveness of self and others, unless the whole church helps build that toolbox with you?

So please, bring your kids to church. Not just for Sunday mornings, but for the gift of relationships that will hold steady when life shakes. Start early. Stay steady.

There’s more for your kids at church beyond edu-tainment. And there’s more for you, too.

I’ll save you a seat.

 “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Hebrews 10:22-25

Mr. Bob and I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary this year, a few weeks after the actual date, on Hilton Head Island — one of our favorite places in the world. We enjoyed dinner at Charlie’s L’Etoile Verte and soaked up the music at The Jazz Corner, both sweet reminders of our roots in south Louisiana.

We always take two weeks away, because I know myself — it takes at least a week for “the office” to quiet down in my head. By the second week, I finally begin to rest, breathe deeply, and reset. This year’s trip gave me space to step back after a full summer of ministry, a month of school-year calendaring, and the holy work of setting new personal and spiritual priorities for the months ahead.

Vacations are more than time off for me — they are a turning of the page. From one season into the next, I pause with intention and remember: “This is what I prayed for.”

Prayers Answered: I prayed for our whole family to live nearby so that Mr. Bob and I could be available, helpful, and part of our children’s and grandchildren’s stories of faith and life. God has answered that prayer with a resounding YES! I’ve already set aside upcoming time off to line up with school breaks so I can be even more present and available with them.

Ministry Highlights: Ministry outside the church walls takes planning, muscle, and energy. This summer, I was blessed with two high school interns who carried tables, rearranged furniture, jumped into staff meetings, helped lead in worship, and asked all the right questions. They learned the “why” behind the “what,” and I watched holy confidence take root in each of them. Both will continue serving in the fall, though in different ways.

Last summer’s young adult intern is now flourishing on the Women’s Ministry Team, leading a middle school girls’ group, serving as the adult lead for confirmation, and co-leading an Abide Lab on prophetic prayer. Watching these young leaders answer God’s call fills me with excitement for sharing Jesus with neighbors, nations, and the next generation.

Holy Surprises: Not everything this season was weighty and serious. At one of our Driveway Parties, a host offered iced cold brew coffee with half-and-half. This lifelong tea-drinker gave it a try … and now I’m hooked. My daughter calls it “the dark side.” I call it “where has this been all my life?!”

Table Life: Today, I’m back in the office, still debriefing. Our Tuesday staff meeting is offsite this week, which feels like a grace-filled extension of my reset at Hilton Head.

With every new season comes a chance to reflect, recalibrate, and rejoice. I step into this one grateful for 41 years of marriage, the nearness of family, the growth of young leaders, and even the joy of discovering a new tasty beverage in iced cold brew coffee.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

“The local church has adopted the language of our education system, but not the practices,” Rev. Jeremy Bannister shared at the Discipleship Begins at Home online conference.

Think about it: our schools have clear academic standards, sports teams run regular practices with conditioning, and every extracurricular activity has accountability built in. But when it comes to discipleship — the actual following of Jesus — the same clarity, structure, and measurable growth often isn’t there.

As leaders in the local church, we are called to equip the saints — helping followers of Jesus grow strong and reproduce their faith so that the world is transformed through transformed disciples.

And on the front lines? Parents and grandparents.

They know the goal: for their kids to love Jesus with their whole hearts, for their whole lives. It’s our role as Christian educators to give them tools, developmental benchmarks, and a realistic picture of what it takes.

Here’s the truth we have to tell:

• One hour of Sunday School will never be enough to build a resilient faith for the other 167 hours of the week.
• Most curricula focus on “God made you” and “Jesus loves you” — wonderful truths, but repeated without deeper engagement year after year, they don’t prepare kids to face a loud and angry culture.
• Many parents and grandparents haven’t been discipled themselves with clear standards, commitments, or practices that build spiritual confidence for the long haul.
• Our own discipleship must grow stronger. We need to model holy habits: systematic Bible reading, tithing, serving, having meaningful conversations, asking good questions, and staying rooted in Christian community — not just because our jobs require it.

We must ask ourselves: If every disciple of Jesus was just like me, what would God’s kingdom look like on earth?

Here’s the good news: now is the perfect time to restart.

• Find an accountability partner and begin reading the Bible systematically. Once kids can read chapter books, they can read a chapter of the Bible. Begin with Luke — a clear, narrative account from Dr. Luke’s interviews with eyewitnesses. Use an easy-reader Bible and simply read aloud.
• Explore resources from The Next Generation Ministries — their Discipleship for Life plan gives age-by-age holy habit practices from birth onward. There’s also a 5-year plan for older kids, teens, and adults who want to intentionally start (or restart) their discipleship journey. These are in our Family Resource Center.
• Grow into regular, systematic tithing — prayerfully decide together as a family what that looks like.
• Co-lead a small group Bible study — pairing with someone older, younger, or in a different life stage to grow together in relationships, Scripture, and accountability.
• Offer parents and grandparents clear, doable discipleship metrics — daily Bible reading and prayer, weekly fellowship and giving, monthly service — along with conversation prompts to make faith a natural part of life. Launch it with a Parenting with a Purpose class, then follow up with a simple, “How’s it going?”

So, how is it going? The invitation is here. The tools are ready. The time is now. Let’s equip the saints to grow resilient disciples — at home and in community — who robustly follow Jesus for life.

“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip His people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12