it’s just a phase…
There are approximately
from birth to graduation
936 weeks
This number is only significant if you stop for a minute to consider what that really means: Your time to influence your kids while they are still kids is limited. This is not intended to make you feel guilty or sad, but to motivate you to consider how to be more intentional with the time you have left with them. We believe there’s more to a phase than just waiting for a series of undesirable characteristics to pass. We believe a phase is a timeframe in a kid’s life when you can leverage distinctive opportunities to influence their future. So how do you make the most of each phase? First you need to rediscover your kid in the phase they are in now— because they are constantly changing! Then you must determine how your role as a parent is changing in every phase. It’s only then that you will be able to meet their unique needs, answer their critical questions, and influence their future.
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The Phases
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Preschool
During the preschool phases, your child is going to think like an artist and be motivated by safety. Your job is to EMBRACE their physical needs so they feel safe, and to incite wonder so they will know God's love and meet God's family.
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Elementary
During the elementary phases, your child is going to think like a scientist and be motivated by FUN! Your job is to ENGAGE their interests, and to provoke discovery so they learn to trust God's character and are excited to jump in and experience God's family.
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Middle School
During the 3 middle school phases, your child is going to think like an engineer and be motivated by acceptance. Your job is to AFFIRM their personal journey, and to provoke discovery so they learn to own their own faith and value a faith community.
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High School
During these four high school phases, your student is going to think like a philosopher and be motivated by freedom. Your job is to MOBILIZE their potential, and to fuel passion so they will keep pursuing authentic faith & discover their personal mission.
