Parenting

The vision of Redeemer Parenting is to work together with parents for the evangelism and discipleship of children.

Follow the  milestones through your child's growth and development: Dedicate, Decide, Develop, Define, Deploy. See what classes and other resources are available to encourage and equip you as your child grows.

Pregnancy, Infant, Toddler

DEDICATE
❝ It's an encouragement to have the church involved in raising your children.❞ ~Richard and Christina 

In this milestone, parents commit to a biblical way of raising children that can culminate in child dedication. Full details provided here.

Child dedications take place four times a year. Families are invited to a luncheon the Sunday before dedication for lunch and a discussion on parenting. Sign up for the next child dedication here.


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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. INFANTS AND TODDLERS' DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Classes
  • TYING THEIR SHOES- Most parenting books start once your child is born, but this class targets couples who are expecting their first child. In this class, you and your spouse will discuss how to be on the same page during pregnancy, labor, and parenting - before you meet your child.
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Other Resources
  • myRedeemer - create a profile for your new little one!
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P2

DEDICATE 
❝ We want to raise our daughter to love Jesus and do life in a community of faith.❞ ~ Luke and Megan 
In this milestone, parents commit to a biblical way of raising children that can culminate in child dedication. Full details provided here.

Child dedications take place four times a year. Families are invited to a luncheon the Sunday before dedication for lunch and a discussion on parenting. Sign up for the next child dedication here.

DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, let us know so we can celebrate with you!

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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. PRESCHOOL 2 DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Only God knows when your child will realize his or her need for Jesus. However, parents and the church can intentionally prepare each child to respond to the Gospel. These resources have been chosen to help you evangelize your child.

Classes
  • Future Class - The Gospel-Centered Parent
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other Resources
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P3 & P4

DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, let us know so we can celebrate with you!

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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. PRESCHOOL 3 AND 4 DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Only God knows when your child will realize his or her need for Jesus. However, parents and the church can intentionally prepare each child to respond to the Gospel. These resources have been chosen to help you evangelize your child.

Classes
  • Future Class - The Gospel-Centered Parent
bookS | Articles
other Resources

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K & 1st Gr

DEVELOP
In this milestone, parents unite with the church to prepare children to mature into teenagers who can shoulder responsibility in their homes and of their bodies as part of God's design. For this age group, teach your children to shoulder responsibility for household chores specific to their age and ability. This prepares them to see their potential to contribute to the work of the church when they are old enough to commit to their local church. Full details provided here.


DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students pray for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, let us know so we can celebrate with you!

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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. KINDERGARTEN and 1st GRADE DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Teaching children to do chores and gradually take on responsibility at home gives them a vision for how God can use them in the future. Incorporate their value as God's workmanship into their understanding of the Gospel.

Classes
  • Future Class - Shepherding A Child's Heart
  • Future Class - The Gospel-Centered Parent
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other Resources
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2nd & 3rd Gr

DEVELOP
In this milestone, parents unite with the church to prepare children to mature into teenagers who can shoulder responsibility in their homes and of their bodies as part of God's design. For this age group, teach your children to shoulder responsibility for household chores specific to their age and ability. This prepares them to see their potential to contribute to the work of the church when they are old enough to commit to their local church. Full details provided here.


DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, let us know so we can celebrate with you!




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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. 2nd AND 3rd GRADE DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK.
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Continue the work of discipleship in your home by sharing the Gospel with your children as well as teaching them to be responsible for chores at home.

Classes
  • Future Class - Shepherding A Child's Heart
  • Future Class - The Gospel-Centered Parent
bookS | Articles
other Resources
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4th & 5th Gr

DEVELOP
In this milestone, parents unite with the church to prepare children to mature into teenagers who can shoulder responsibility of their bodies as part of God's design while continuing their responsibilities at home. Instruct your children to recognize the value of God's design for their body and soul, as well as the value of honoring God with their bodies. Full details provided here.


DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, let us know so we can celebrate with you!

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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. 4th AND 5th GRADE DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK.
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These resources are geared towards 4th and 5th Graders so that they develop into godly men and women who understand God's design for their bodies.

Classes 
  • Future Class - Shepherding A Child's Heart
  • Future Class - Becoming Young Women
  • Future Class - Becoming Young Men
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other Resources

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6th - 8th Gr

DEFINE
Parents and the church can work together to provide teens with biblical answers and explanations for the origins of the world, their purpose in life, the definition of a good life, and what happens after death. Armed with a solid, biblical worldview, teens are prepared to navigate complex cultural issues and then, charitably engage with others (1 Peter 3:15). Full details provided here. 


DEVELOP
In this milestone, parents unite with the church to prepare children to mature into teenagers who can shoulder responsibility of their bodies as part of God's design while continuing their responsibilities at home. Instruct your children to recognize the value of God's design for their body and soul, as well as the value of honoring God with their bodies. Continue teaching your children to shoulder responsibility for household chores specific to their age and ability. This prepares them to see their potential to contribute to the work of the church when they are old enough to commit to their local church. Full details provided here.

DECIDE
Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, sign up for the next baptism here.



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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. 6th - 8th DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Give your children a vision for God's work locally and globally as they form a biblical worldview.

Classes
  • Future Class - Christ-Centered Parenting
bookS | Articles
other Resources
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9th - 12th Gr

DEPLOY
For this milestone, parents will prepare their child to live independently. This includes preparation for their child to own their faith and the ability to be responsible for their actions and choices. Our children do not belong to us; they belong to the Lord. Releasing them into the world fully equipped to represent Jesus well is what God intends for families. Full details provided here.


DEFINE
Parents and the church can work together to provide teens with biblical answers and explanations for the origins of the world, their purpose in life, the definition of a good life, and what happens after death. Armed with a solid, biblical worldview, teens are prepared to navigate complex cultural issues and then, charitably engage with others (1 Peter 3:15). Full details provided here.


DECIDE

Church and home will continue their partnership in evangelizing and discipling children. Redeemer Kids and Redeemer Students prays for and shares the Gospel with children during their time in these ministries. Full details provided here.

This milestone can be celebrated at any time during a child's life, as parents cannot control when children pray for salvation. Should your child make a profession of faith, sign up for the next baptism here.



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The Parenting Ministry offers focused discipleship guides for each age group. These discipleship guides provide foundational truths that are age-appropriate (KNOWLEDGE) as well as ways to develop godly character (WISDOM). Review these truths often with your children and encourage them to walk in wisdom. 9th - 12th GRADE DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE LINK
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Prepare your child to become more independent of you, while growing increasingly dependent on God. Cover life skills and spiritual disciplines during this stage of parenting.

Classes
  • Future Class - Time and Money Management
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OTHER Resources
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Note: the resources recommended on this resource page have been carefully selected by the Parenting Ministry. These recommendations do not necessarily indicate an endorsement of all works by a particular person or company.

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Deploy Milestone

Learn more about DEPLOY, the last milestone, by clicking on the 9th-12th Grade drop down. You can find more resources like this article, "Learning to trust God with your adult children", also linked below.

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