Gracious Parenting Conference
Sponsored by SMILE [Single Moms in Loving Environment]
Gracious Parenting begins with understanding the grace of God,
which then flows into your use of words, actions and discipline within the family and community of believers.
Saturday, October 14
9:00 am – 3:45 pm
(Check in: 8:30 – 9:00 am)
Britt Free Church
810 2nd Ave. NW – Britt
- Lunch, snacks & childcare will be provided
- Cost: $8 individual, $15 couple (Proceeds go to SMILE)
Session Overviews
Session #1: Gospel Power for Gracious Parenting [Ephesians 2:1-10]
Pastor Steve & Carol Couch (Britt Free Church) – What happens in a family when the Gospel enters with captivating clarity? We will unpack the message of God’s grace and it’s power to transform our families by creating an environment of grace. We will also discuss practical ways to communicate that message with our children.
Session #2: Grace in Communication [Ephesians 4:25-5:6]
Juanita Stevens (Executive Director, SMILE) – What happens in a family when God’s grace is spoken in truth and love? We will discuss how speaking to one another affects all areas of life and share some observations from personal experiences and practical ways to communicate in love.
Session #3: Grace in Discipline [Ephesians 6:4]
Juanita Stevens – What happens in a family when God’s grace is shown in the parent-child relationship during discipline for our children? We will discuss how the manner in which we discipline our children can draw them to Christ or push them away from Christ. Juanita will share some life experiences and practical ways to discipline your children through “discipline God’s Way”.
Session #4: Grace in Community [Ephesians 2:11-22]
Pastor Steve & Carol Couch – What happens in a family when God’s grace is nurtured through relationships in the local church? We will discuss the deep impact of living in Christian community and share practical insights from our own parenting stories.
Come and learn why we need gracious parents and how to implement gracious parenting to positively shape your family.