AMI YPA HWA SGUIDING YOUR CHILD’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEYWHY: We believe God designed the family to be the

primary discipler of their child. In other words, God gave parents the privilege of nurturing faith in the next generation. In order to partner with parents we’ve developed a step-by-step plan to help you be intentional as you prepare for key faith milestones and foster spiritual disciplines in your child’s faith journey.

WHAT: The Faith Path strategy is intended to help you develop a clear plan to intentionally point your child toward Christ in an age appropriate manner. We hope that you are naturally exposing your child to many of these faith practices from an early age. The Faith Path recommends focusing on particular practices or preparing for certain milestones at VSHFL´F�DJHV�DQG�VWDJHV��:H�ZLOO�SURYLGH�\RX�ZLWK�IUHH�SDFNV�WKDW�LQFOXGH�VSHFL´F�SKDVH�UHVRXUFHV�DQG�ideas to help you guide your child along the path.

WHEN: You can start today regardless of your child’s age or stage of development. Don’t worry if you miss a step or if you start the process with an older child. You can always go back and emphasize earlier steps. We also encourage you to reinforce these practices as your child matures rather than YLHZ�WKHP�DV�D�RQH�WLPH�HPSKDVLV��<RX­OO�´QG�recommended resources and ideas for beginning each step in your child’s life and continuing as he or she matures.

YOUR CHILD’S FAITH DECISION:Every step along the Faith Path is intended to guide and direct your child toward becoming a fully developing follower of Jesus Christ. At some point along the way, your child will be mature enough to make a clear decision to trust Christ as his or her Savior and then follow the Lord in believer’s baptism. We want to resource you in leading your child to Christ and understanding salvation. When that wonderful event occurs, we would love to partner with you and your child in celebrating these special moments in their faith journey.

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AMI YPA HWA SGUIDING YOUR CHILD’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEYWHY: We believe God designed the family to be the

primary discipler of their child. In other words, God gave parents the privilege of nurturing faith in the next generation. In order to partner with parents we’ve developed a step-by-step plan to help you be intentional as you prepare for key faith milestones and foster spiritual disciplines in your child’s faith journey.

WHAT: The Faith Path strategy is intended to help you develop a clear plan to intentionally point your child toward Christ in an age appropriate manner. We hope that you are naturally exposing your child to many of these faith practices from an early age. The Faith Path recommends focusing on particular practices or preparing for certain milestones at VSHFL´F�DJHV�DQG�VWDJHV��:H�ZLOO�SURYLGH�\RX�ZLWK�IUHH�SDFNV�WKDW�LQFOXGH�VSHFL´F�SKDVH�UHVRXUFHV�DQG�ideas to help you guide your child along the path.

WHEN: You can start today regardless of your child’s age or stage of development. Don’t worry if you miss a step or if you start the process with an older child. You can always go back and emphasize earlier steps. We also encourage you to reinforce these practices as your child matures rather than YLHZ�WKHP�DV�D�RQH�WLPH�HPSKDVLV��<RX­OO�´QG�recommended resources and ideas for beginning each step in your child’s life and continuing as he or she matures.

YOUR CHILD’S FAITH DECISION:Every step along the Faith Path is intended to guide and direct your child toward becoming a fully developing follower of Jesus Christ. At some point along the way, your child will be mature enough to make a clear decision to trust Christ as his or her Savior and then follow the Lord in believer’s baptism. We want to resource you in leading your child to Christ and understanding salvation. When that wonderful event occurs, we would love to partner with you and your child in celebrating these special moments in their faith journey.

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FAMILY DEDICATION- a moment when families acknowledge before God and their church that they want to raise their kids to follow Jesus.

FAMILY TIME- making moments each day to connect with your kids and connect them with God.

BLESSING- invite God into your family by praying before meals, praying before bed, and taking time to praise Him for answered prayer throughout the day.

DEVOTIONS- Bible reading, Prayer, Worship, Giving, Serving.

LEADING YOUR CHILD TO CHRIST (SALVATION)- giving an opportunity for your child(ren) to make the decision to live life God’s way.

DISCIPLESHIP- teaching your kids how to follow Jesus. BAPTISM- sharing with the world that you want to follow Jesus; immersion. GROWTH TRACK- ´QGLQJ�RXW�ZKDW�\RXU�child(ren)’s gifts are to use for the glory of God. TEAMS- weekly using your gift for the glory of God. MISSION- sharing who God is to you with others.

TRANSITIONS- these are times in the life of \RXU�FKLOG�UHQ��WKDW�ZH�KDYH�LGHQWL´HG�DV�NH\�transitions to prepare for and partner with you as parents to help your child(ren) develop a lifelong faith: *KINDERGARTEN- becoming part of a group. *5TH GRADE- leaving the comfort of one known age group. *8TH GRADE- Identity and Purity. *10TH/11TH GRADE- Sticky Faith- developing a faith that will last. *12TH GRADE- GRADUATION- moving out to following Jesus as an adult.

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FAMILYPA HWA SMY CHILD, LISTEN AND BE WISE.KEEP YOUR HEART ON THE RIGHT PATH.PROVERBS 23:19

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