To give immediate steps a congregation can take to partner with the home in nurturing the faith. To introduce leaders to youth and family ministry and its potential for their congregation. Introduction to Peer Ministry Congregations and communities learn of an exciting ministry which values high school youth as leaders. To explore the goals of confirmation instruction and to introduce new resources for confirmation. To introduce the elements of family wellness in areas of emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, occupational, environmental, and physical well-being.
Parents are essential to the faith development of their children.
To learn to use of inward, outward and corporate spiritual disciplines to rest in the presence of God in the midst of a hurried culture. To give parents and students the opportunity to work together from a faith system to develop strong values concerning sexuality. God's healing power and celebrate the gift of close relationships of family and friends through laughter and play. Learn of a theology of laughter. To use worship as an education of the faith tool.