Keystone Nazarene Church
Making Christlike Disciples in Okinawa
Matthew 7:7-8 NIV
How do I parent?
We disciple children and youth God has put in our lives by helping engage their heart in love so they choose to love God back and love others.
Not just for parents
God invites us to join what He is doing in children and youth he has put in our lives.
What is a biblical way to raise a child?
More than externals (looking a certain way).
Matthew 22:37-39 NIV
What is a biblical way to raise a child?
It is about shaping the heart.
Luke 6:45 NIV
Deuteronomy 6:5-9 NIV
What is a biblical way to raise a child?
Shape heart through valuing and treasuring God and His word.
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Having a living relationship with Jesus.
Proverbs 22:6 NIV
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Having a living relationship with Jesus.
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Letting God be normal part of conversation.
Psalms 78:4 NIV
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Sharing stories of what God has done.
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Establish routines that help interact with God.
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
Be active in church/Christian community.
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
We can not save our child, only God can.
John 16:8 NIV
How do I lead my/a child to Jesus?
We can not save our child, only God can.
How do I interact in different ages/stages of development?
Early childhood
- Age of imitation
- Core truths: God made the world, God/Jesus loves me
How do I interact in different ages/stages of development?
Middle childhood
- Age of questions
- Core truths: God shows right/wrong in Bible and I learn to choose, Jesus died for me and invites me to follow Him.
How do I interact in different ages/stages of development?
Adolescence
- Age of forming independent identity
- Core truths: Jesus has a plan for my life and invites me to follow Him, I choose to be known as a follower of Jesus
How do I parent?
We disciple children and youth God has put in our lives by helping engage their heart in love so they choose to love God back and love others.