WHAT IS IT?
This month’s Parent Toolbox Resource is a downloadable chapter from First-Century Youth Ministry: A Look Back For The Way Forward In Youth Ministry Discipleship by Heather Quiroz. Don’t be fooled by the title; this Toolbox Resource will provide parents of non-teenagers with a lot to chew on when it comes to how we think about discipleship, and it also offers some steps we can take to reclaim some of the ancient practices Jesus used with His disciples that would serve us well. This resource will challenge and encourage parents to slow down and take a look at how they are approaching discipleship. Everyone has a picture of what it means to attempt to disciple someone, and Heather’s book draws on a few ancient but simple practices Jesus used with His disciples that may help parents see discipleship at home with their kids differently. If you, your volunteer team, or the parents in your ministry would like to have access to more of the book, we encourage everyone to purchase a copy and dive in deeper. Learn more about Heather’s organization and the book at www.firstcenturyyouthministry.com.
HOW TO USE IT
- Download the chapter and post it on your website.
- Email parents a copy of the PDF download or print copies of the chapter for parents to grab at church.
- Share a copy of the PDF download with your children’s ministry team and discuss it together.
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