faith path
We believe that God designed the family as the primary place for discipleship. FAITH PATH exists to partner with you as you guide your child's faith journey one step at a time. Take advantage of the following links to begin the process in your family.
The Faith Path suggests a focus of specific practices and milestones at certain ages.
However, you know your child best and can determine the most appropriate time to emphasize each step.
faith path overview
guiding your child's spiritual journey one step at a time
parent dedication
Recommended focus: birth-2 years
Make a commitment to raise your child in a Christ-centered home.
blessing
recommended focus: ages 3+
Establish the practice of praying for and giving a blessing to your child on a routine basis.
family time
recommended focus: 4+
Establish the practice of connecting as a family while passing spiritual truths to your child.
prepare to lead your child to christ
age will vary: kit provided at age 5+
Learn how to lead your child to Christ. Although it may be several years before your child expresses an interest in becoming a Christian, now is the time for you to prepare for those discussions.
salvation and baptism
age will vary
Teach your child to trust Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and guide your child into putting on Christ in baptism.
PRAYER
RECOMMENDED FOCUS: AGES 6+
Teach your child about prayer and establish the practice of praying as a family.
bible
recommended focus: Ages 7+
Teach your child about God's Word and establish the practice of reading and memorizing scripture as a family.
worship
Recommended focus: ages 8+
Establish the practice of adoring God personally, at home, at church, and as a lifestyle.
giving and serving
recommended focus: ages 9+
Establish the practice of giving, and serving others for God's glory
preparing for adolescence
recommended focus: ages 11+
Discuss the changes and challenges of puberty with your child.
purity
recommended focus: ages 13+
Prepare and challenge your child to cherish and commit to purity.
rite of passage
recommended focus: ages 16+
Celebrate and give your child a vision for the future as an emerging adult.
launch
recommended focus: ages 18+
Coach your child to move toward college and/or career and adult independence.
