Doubt It Parent Email | Grow Youth & Kids Ministry Curriculum

It’s been a fun year so far, but this month, we’ve got big plans for helping your teenager grow closer to God than ever before. 

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: MISSION EXPERIENCE
This summer, we’re taking teenagers on a mission experience! Make sure your kid is registered before the deadline.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: SUMMER CAMP
This summer, we’re planning an incredible camp experience for your kid! Make sure you’re registered before the deadline.

DOUBT IT: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON DOUBT 

SERIES OVERVIEW:

We were all designed to ask questions. As toddlers, we constantly asked, “Why?” But as we get older, asking too many questions is often discouraged — especially when those questions are about our faith. But in this4-week series, we’ll talk about how having questions (and even doubts) about God might not be as scary or as shameful as we thought, because you’re not alone in your questions, God doesn’t shame us for our questions, our questions don’t always get answered, and Godly people can help us with our questions

It can be pretty terrifying when your kid expresses doubts or asks hard questions you’re not sure how to respond to. You might be tempted to give a quick answer or shut down the conversation, but here’s a tip: instead of trying to give great answers, try asking great questions. Your job as a parent is less about telling your kid the right answers and more about journeying with them as they learn to ask great questions and discover new truths. 

If you’re subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Parent Tip Video #8 from your Parents section.

Ever wished your teenager would just listen to you already? What about talk? Ever wished they would open up just a little bit more? We get it. So do Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish, authors of How to Talk so Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk. 

Hey parents, help us out. As the parent of a teenager, what’s one thing our church could do to better serve and help you? Hit Reply and let us know!