Think Orange! Does this sound familiar? Do you know what it means? Think Orange is the title of a book by Reggie Joiner, which focuses on the importance of combining the influence of the church with the influence of the family to make a greater impact!

Parents Primary Partners

Now say that 10 times fast! But seriously, how are parents primary partners? Let’s take a look at the four levels of partnership:

Aware

Parents care about their family and ultimately are seeking ways to be better parents. Not involved in church, but are definitely open to the possibility.

Involved

Parents have a basic relationship with the church and are taking steps to influence their kids spiritually.

Engaged

Parents are committed to partnering with the church. They have a growing relationship with Christ and recognize that they have some responsibility for spiritual leadership with their kids.

Invested

Parents are intentional by devoting time, energy, and resources to partnering with the church. They have a clear focus of family ministry and seek to have community with other Christian parents.

Take Action

Can you identify with any of these levels of partnership? The idea here is not to have you do everything, but simply do something more. Wherever you are at, I want to encourage you to take the next step. I truly believe that the ministry at home is just as important as the ministry at church. What could this look like?

• Serve as a parent helper in your child’s small group
• Attend a Parent Summit for training specifically related to your child’s stage of development
• Use the take-home papers from Sunday School to initiate family discussions
• Look for teachable moments throughout the week to impress the love of Christ on your children (Deuteronomy 6)

Let’s Talk

The Family Ministry Team would love to partner with you and it is my hope that we can encourage you to take the next step. Let’s continue the conversation and start thinking Orange! Contact: Zack, Alaina or Matt