The Parenting Ministry at Real Life Ministries offers parenting classes, leadership training and biblical counseling.
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REAL “Family” LIFE Ministries
Opportunities to Minister:
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” -Hebrews 10:24
Family Coaches Training
Sessions will be held between June 8th and August 31st - Check with your Community Pastor for details or check back here for updated info. All trainings will consist of two-part, 2-hour classes, except for the first training on 6/8/08.
DON'T MISS THE FIRST TRAINING SESSION (A one-part 2.5 hour intensive): Sunday, June 8th from 6 - 8:30 pm - Training held in RLM 2 - Upper Room - Note: No Childcare
All trainings are designed to provide practical tools to assist you in helping other families build discipleship teams within their homes:
- Playbook with Family Resources
- DVD (game films) of Real Life Families
- RLM Web-Site with Family Resources
- CD Interviews with Real Lifers
For further information on becoming a Family Coach, please contact Pastor Greg Johnson 777.7325 ext 181
Current Events
Parenting Classes:
(Childcare is provided for most parenting classes held at RLM)
Parenting w/ Love & Logic * – Please call ICARE to get information and to register for this class taught at local elementary schools: 208.676.1515
* Due to our space crunch some parenting classes are not available on site at RLM.
Effective Parenting in a Defective World – THIS CLASS WAS AWESOME! Check back to the web site often for future class information. For further information regarding Parenting Ministry, Contact Pastor Greg Johnson 777.7325 ext 181
Home Groups
Please stop by the Connections Desk in the lobby of RLM building # 2 before or after service times, to find a home group in your community. Many of our home groups are "family friendly" and encourage bringing the kids along to share in experiencing the awesome wonder of God's redemptive story.
Movie & Discussion for Families
Watch “Enchanted” coming soon to Disney DVD and Blu-ray Hi-def. Then discuss it as a family when you've finished viewing the film (You will need your Bible to help you answer the questions).
1.When Gisella was faced with the possibility that a husband & wife were going to get a divorce, how did it make her feel? What did she remind them of? How did they respond to Gisella’s advise? How does divorce make God feel & why? (Mal. 2:16) 2. What does God say to people to help them stay together and avoid divorce? (Eph. 5:33) What does this verse mean?
3.Gisella learned that a solid relationship takes a lot of work. What does the Bible say that helps us develop strong relationships with others? (I John 4:21) What does this verse mean?
4.Both Robert & Gisella were willing to face any threat & overcome any obstacle to protect one another. What does scripture say that we are to do for one another? (Rom .12:10) What does this verse mean?
5.The movie strongly affirms lifelong marriages and points to the painful consequences of divorce. “What does the Bible say about lifelong relationships? (Heb. 10:24) What does this verse mean?
6.The movie focused on romantic love. How does the Bible define love? (I Cor. 13)
Songs & Discussion for Families
Listen to the Song "American Dream" by Casting Crowns. Then answer the questions below:
1.What is the “surface” storyline in this song? “What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?” Read & Discuss: Matthew 16:26; Mark 8:36; Luke 9:25 and Matthew 7:24-27
Please give us your feedback about your family discussion experience. Contact RLM Family Pastor Greg Johnson at: 208. 777.7325 x181 or gjohnson@reallifeministries.com
Parent Ministry Leaders
Parents who have an interest in ministering to other parents have an opportunity to do so through a discipleship process by attending RLM Biblical education classes and leadership training. Parents can host, become an apprentice, lead a home group or co-facilitate parenting classes. Contact RLM Family Pastor Greg Johnson at: 208. 777.7325 x181 or gjohnson@reallifeministries.com
Excellent Parenting Books:
“Complete Book of Baby And Child Care” - by Focus on the Family
(Jam-packed with helpful info from the leaders in Christian Child care)
“Night Light for Parents” - by Dr. James Dobson
(Daily devotional packed with sound advice on raising kids)
“Parenting Adolescents” - by Kevin Huggins
(A practical, clear, biblical treatment of the challenge of being parents of teenagers)
“Raising Great Kids” - by Dr.’s Cloud & Townsend
(One of the best child- rearing books available)