Pizza & Side Hugs

Partner with Parents - Pt. 1

Julia Eckrich, Paul Sifuentes, Rachel Gilman, & Jake Teitgen Season 5 Episode 16

We’re doing a three-part series on one of the most important topics in youth ministry. If you want to do ministry that lasts, this is where you need to be heading with your ministry. Listen in for Part 1 of our Partner with Parents series.

Part 1 of this conversation delves into the critical importance of partnering with parents in youth ministry and the impact this has on the effectiveness of your ministry. This is the start of the conversation, keep listening on for practical ideas and implications in Parts 2 and 3.

Chapters

02:58 The Importance of Partnering with Parents
05:50 Sharing Personal Experiences and Epic Fails
08:34 Understanding the Role of Parents in Youth Ministry
11:47 The Impact of Parental Influence on Faith Development
14:42 Reframing Youth Ministry: A Partnership Approach
17:38 Empowering Parents as Primary Catechists
20:51 Creating Effective Communication with Parents
23:41 Building Trust and Understanding with Families
29:35 Conclusion and Next Steps

Links:

Dr. Christian Smith Article

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