Restoring the Ancient Path


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RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH August 21, 2016

WHAT’S THE PROBLEM? ➤

The best Children’s Ministries in the history of the church



The best Student Ministries in the history of the church



The next generation is leaving the church and not returning

RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH OF DISCIPLESHIP ➤

Two sides of the same coin ➤

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 - Parent are designed to be the primary faith trainers



Ephesians 4:11-13 - Pastors/Teachers/Church equips the saints for the work of ministry…



The Church has a critical role to play in teaching God’s Word and equipping disciple-makers



Parents and the community of believers work in partnership to equip the next generation of believers

A SIMPLE PATH FOR PARENTS ➤

Lead Faith Talks



Capture God Moments



Celebrate spiritual Milestones

A LEADER’S ROLE ➤

Common Purpose: Making Disciples



Common Language: make it simple and clear



Lead them to become disciples: Abiding followers of Jesus



Come alongside them and equip as they walk the path with their kids

PRACTICAL STEPS - CHILDREN AND STUDENT MINISTRY ➤

Children and Student Ministries



Get to know parents…initiate partnership



Communicate…with parents and the children or student ministry team



Tell stories…



Focus on Core Competencies

PRACTICAL STEPS - ADULT MINISTRY ➤

Adult Ministry ➤

You are the secret weapon for spiritual formation at home



Lead adults to Abide



Challenge them to lead their homes (spouses, parents, grandparents)



Practical Steps: ➤

Faith Talk Stories



God Moments and prayer requests



Talk about your own journey



Encourage equipping events



Focus on Core Competencies

A FINAL CRITICAL STEP ➤ Be

the first to Abide.

➤ Lead ➤ Tell

your home.

the story.

➤ Psalm

78:1-8

RESTORING THE ANCIENT PATH August 21, 2016