SESSION 1 - The Three Pillars of Proactive Parenting

Session 1A
Title: The Road Ahead

There’s no such thing as a “one size fits all” family!

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…
Where can we find the answers to our parenting questions?
How do different families with different needs reach the same biblical standard?
What will we need in order to be successful in this study?

Key Point: We must parent with eternity in mind.

Session 1B
Title: Becoming a Family of Culture Changers

Do you realize that your family has an impact on the world?

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…
How does “Hail Mary” parenting set us up for failure?
What does it look like to parent with a “Finisher’s Attitude?”
What are the 3 Pillars of Parenting?

Key Point: Transforming our children’s hearts is far more important than simply changing their behavior.

Session 1C
Title: Are You Modeling Transparency or Hypocrisy?

We must never live a life that says, “Do as I say… not as I do!”

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…
Why is it so important to live with eternity in mind?
What does it mean to be “character healthy?”
What is the difference between guilt and conviction?

Key Point: The quality of our parenting models will determine the success of our parental training.

Session 1D
Title: You Can’t Teach What You Aren’t Living

Becoming both a doer of the Word and a hearer of the Word will make our families strong!

In this session, we’ll answer these questions and more…
What does it mean to be submitted to the authority of God’s Word?
With what question should we approach the Word of God each day?
How can we become eager participants in our own spiritual growth?

Key Point: As you model personal spiritual growth, your children will be encouraged to grow in their own spiritual lives