Parent Toolkit

Serving Together as a Family

Family Practice

Serving side by side helps children see generosity and compassion as part of following Jesus.

Choose one age-appropriate opportunity and serve together this month.

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Praying for Your Child

Family Practice

A simple pattern for praying Scripture over your child’s faith, relationships, wisdom, courage, and future.

Choose one Scripture and pray it consistently for seven days.

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Support for Divorce and Blended Families

Parent Guide

Grace-filled next steps for security, predictable rhythms, and support through divorce or a blended family.

Protect your child from adult conflict and invite trusted pastoral or professional support.

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Helping an Anxious or Sensitive Child

Parent Guide

Help your child name feelings, experience your steady presence, pray honestly, and receive additional support when needed.

Begin with listening; seek licensed care when symptoms are persistent, severe, or disruptive.

/care

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Navigating Technology Together

Conversation Guide

Create a family technology plan built around trust, wisdom, conversation, and healthy boundaries.

Schedule one calm conversation before changing rules or adding consequences.

/connect

K-5,middle-school,high-school

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Choosing a Bible for Your Child

Parent Guide

Choose a Bible your child can understand and will actually use, based on reading level and stage.

Ask the family-ministry team to help compare age-appropriate options.

/connect

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Is My Child Ready for Baptism?

Milestone Guide

Discern understanding, personal faith, and readiness for baptism without pressure.

Review Passion’s beliefs and schedule a conversation with a pastor or family-ministry leader.

/baptism

K-5,middle-school,high-school

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Talking With Your Child About Following Jesus

Milestone Guide

Use clear, grace-filled questions to help your child understand who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him.

Listen before explaining, keep Jesus central, and invite a ministry leader into the conversation.

/meet-jesus

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Starting Family Devotions

Family Practice

Begin with five minutes: read a short passage, ask one honest question, and pray one simple prayer.

Choose two consistent days this week instead of trying to be perfect.

/blog/how-to-get-started-with-the-bible-app

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How to Read the Bible

Video Series

BibleProject’s overview series helps families understand how the Bible’s unified story leads to Jesus.

Watch one short video together and discuss what stood out.

https://bibleproject.com/explore/how-to-read-the-bible/

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How to Get Started With the Bible App

Article

Set up the Bible App, add trusted friends, and choose a Bible reading plan together.

Choose one short plan and set a realistic family rhythm.

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Talk With a Pastor

Pastoral Connection

You do not have to carry a difficult family season alone. Ask to speak privately with a pastor.

Request a confidential pastoral conversation.

/connect

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Talk With a Family Ministry Leader

Pastoral Connection

Connect with Dalton or Emily for help choosing a next step for your child or student.

Send a short note describing what your family is navigating.

/connect

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faith-questions,behavior,friendships,school,special-needs

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This Week in NXT LVL

Weekly Recap

Continue the conversation from NXT LVL with the main Scripture, discussion questions, prayer, and one practical challenge.

Choose one discussion question for a relaxed conversation.

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This Week in Passion Explorers

Weekly Recap

See the Bible story, big idea, family question, prayer, and at-home activity connected to this week’s Passion Explorers lesson.

Ask one question and pray together this week.

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