The Bible is clear that God's intention is for parents to disciple and train their children-to "impress [God's commandments] on your children" according to Deuteronomy 6:7. As you prepare for another year, let us encourage you to prayerfully consider a new opportunity for PCA parents called Kingdom Parent Institute (KPi).
Kingdom Parent Institute is an opportunity for parents to learn practical and biblical wisdom in the area of Kingdom Family. This year our institute will be divided into two different sessions. The fall session will be the entry level 7 week course taught by Head of School, Larry Taylor. Mr. Taylor will focus on the foundations of a Kingdom Family such as a personal, marriage and family plans. The spring session will be two, 4-week seminars that delve deeper into the issues that affect Kingdom Families. Topics like Biblical and Cultural Issues, Kingdom Finances, Age of Opportunity, Manhood, Early Childhood Training and Mentoring are possible topics that will be offered.
FAMILY CONFERENCE - January 22-23, 2010
Hundreds of PCA and PBC families have been impacted in the past two years with powerful parenting and relationship skills along with encouragement through PCA's family conference. Save the date for this year's Family Conference on Jan. 22-23, 2010, featuring Dr. John Trent, on the topics of marriage and parenting.
Dr. Trent is founding president of StrongFamilies.com, and is a bestselling author of books such as The Blessing, The Language of Love, Heart Shift and Breaking the Cycle of Divorce. He has been a popular speaker with over 25 years’ experience serving and strengthening families.
Friday, January 22
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 23
8:00 a.m.-Noon
12:45 p.m. Single Parent Session
The cost is $35 per person. Dinner is included on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday.
Childcare is included in the registration cost, but reservations are required.
This study uncovers the heart issues affecting parents and their teenagers during the often chaotic adolescent years. Parents will learn how to seize the countless opportunities to deepen communications, learn, and grow with their teenagers. This study includes special guest speakers to inform, entertain, and given godly wisdom. Speakers in the past have included Susie Hawkins, Neal and Sheila Jeffrey, Chrissie Dunham and more! There is also a panel for Q & A that has proven extremely beneficial to parents. Teens also periodically visit the class to review dating books and give insights to parenting today.
Book Required:Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Trip
This course is designed to motivate and inspire attendees to pursue spiritual growth through lifestyle discipleship and mentoring. It seeks to paint the "big picture" to provide a framework and direction to pursue the LIFE Christ came to give us: from an individual's response to Christ, to building community with others. The topics and open-formatted discussion will benefit believers at al points of LIFE.
Book Required: As Iron Sharpens Iron by Howard Kendrick
This course is designed to assist you in setting a plan for your family. We will lay the foundation of developing a personal spiritual growth plan, a marriage growth plan (singles are also encouraged to attend), and a family plan (focusing on a discipleship program for your child). You will receive biblical guidelines and weekly goals that connect the family (personal, marriage, and children) spiritual growth plan together in a practical way.
Are you having trouble reading and understanding Scripture- or just having trouble reading your Bible at all? We'll talk about how God uses Scripture to teach us more about Him and how to get the most out of our time spent in the Word. We'll also discuss the top 20 things every Christian should know about the Bible and how to teach our children about God's Word more effectively.
FAMILY MISSION TRIP
The PCA Family Mission trip for January 15-17, 2010 is full. Due to the amount of interest in this trip we are working on a second trip and hope to get those details out soon. If you are still interested in participating in a Family Mission trip this school year please e-mail Mary Carl Finkelstein at mcfinkelstein@prestonwoodchristian.org
PCA first Family Mission Trip to El Paso, Texas was a huge success! The trip allowed parents and their children 8-years-old and older an opportunity to evangelize as a family to people in need of Jesus Christ, as well as develop a Family Mission Plan. PCA Partnered with CHIA (Christian Hands in Action), PCA offered this trip from Jan. 16-18, 2009 with Mr. Larry Taylor as the guest speaker. For more information on CHIA click on the graphic above or visit ChiaMissions.org
Hundreds of PCA and PBC families have been impacted in the past two years with powerful parenting and relationship skills along with encouragement through PCA's family conference. Save the date for this year's Family Conference on Jan. 22-23, 2010, featuring Dr. John Trent, on the topics of marriage and parenting.
