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As you go discipleship

The term "as you go" means you can use your everyday rhythms as cues to be intentional about discipling your kids.
Every family has these 4 rhythms: Morning Time, Drive Time, Meal Time, and Bed Time.
Whether you have younger kids or older kids, here are some ideas for using the content on this page as a tool to help you win at
discipling your kids as you go throughout your everyday life. 

This Month in Next Gen:

(scroll to see each area or select the one you want to see)

LittleLIFE

A series about the Gospels

This series kicks off with the greatest news ever—Jesus is alive! But even his closest friends were surprised by what they discovered. Each week, kids will follow the clues in the Bible, looking at the stories leading up to Easter and connecting them to other moments in Jesus’ life and ministry. Along the way, they’ll see that the Bible isn’t just full of clues about who Jesus is—it’s the complete story of God’s love. In this series, kids will learn that the Bible says Jesus is alive, the Bible tells us Jesus loves us, the Bible reveals who Jesus is, and the Bible shows us how to share God’s love.


Monthly Memory Verse:

"But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."
-Romans 5:8

Big Ideas

Week 1: The Bible says Jesus is alive! (Jesus Died and Rose Again: Matthew 27:45–28:10)
Week 2: The Bible tells us Jesus loves us. (Jesus Appears to the Disciples: John 20:19–31)
Week 3: The Bible reveals who Jesus is. (Jesus on the Road to Emmaus: Luke 24:13–35)
Week 4: The Bible shows us how to share God’s love. (Jesus at the Sea of Galilee: John 21:1–17)

Parent Resource:

LittleLIFE is working with our older Preschoolers and Kindergarteners to start learning the books of the Bible.
Click HERE for the Old Testament song. Click HERE for the New Testament song.

LittleLIFE Grow Question:

LittleLIFE is teaching this Grow Question for 3 months as a way to help disciple preschoolers to learn big truths in a little way. (Click the side arrows to find the answer!)

KidLIFE

God is Redeemer 

Jesus took the punishment for sin and rose from the dead, defeating death and offering new life to
all who believe. Jesus revealed that all of Scripture points to His redemptive mission to save people
from sin. The promise of His return assures believers that redemption is not only a past event
but a future hope. God sent the Holy Spirit to empower His followers and continue His work of
redemption through the Church. God is our Redeemer who rescues, restores, and brings new life through Jesus.

Monthly Memory Verse:

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16)

KidLIFE Parent Resources of the Month:

>Check out this playlist of songs that your kids sing in KidLIFE on Sunday's and see how many they know!
>Click here to view a tool that you can use to disciple your child(ren) throughout the week with a
calendar that pairs with what they are learning in KidLIFE!

KidLIFE Grow Question:

In KidLIFE we are committed to teaching foundational truths of the Christian Faith. We do this through an easy-to-remember call and response. Learn this Gospel acronym with us! (Click the side arrows to scroll through!)

56LIFE

A series on Prophets and Provision

God remained faithful to His people, even when they turned away from Him. After freeing Israel from slavery in Egypt, God made a special covenant with them—they promised to follow His commands, and He promised to be their God. But Israel broke that covenant again and again, worshiping false gods and forgetting who they were called to be.
Through the prophets, God warned His people that their choices would lead to consequences—exile and the loss of their temple. Yet even in their disobedience, God never gave up on them. He promised to restore them, to give them new hearts filled with His Spirit, and to bring them home.
The stories we will learn this month will point to the gospel: God still pursues us, forgives us, and transforms us from the inside out. He’s faithful, even when we wander.

56LIFE Family Connection:

Check out this resource for you to connect with your preteen over what they are learning in 56LIFE!

56LIFE Grow Question:

In 56LIFE we are committed to teaching foundational truths. We do this through an easy-to-remember call and response that we call Grow Questions. Learn this month's Grow Question with us! (Click the side arrows to find the answer!)

StudentLIFE

A series on Jesus

Have you ever had a conversation that opened your eyes to something you’d never thought about before? Or maybe someone asked you a single question that completely shifted your perspective. Words have the power to change everything, and that’s never been more true than with Jesus. He asked questions that changed people’s perspectives and caused them to take another look at themselves, their lives, and what they believed about God. In this series from the book of Luke, we’ll take a look at four big questions Jesus asked. Together, we'll ask: What can you trust Jesus with today? Where did you notice Jesus’ presence today? What can Jesus rescue you from today? How can you put Jesus’ words into practice today?

Monthly Verse:

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."
— Hebrews 13:8 

StudentLIFE Grow Question:

StudentLIFE is committed to teaching gospel truths in easy-to-remember ways. One of the ways we do this is through teaching a true statement using questions and answers. Learn this Grow Question with us! (Click the side arrows to find the answer!)

StudentLIFE Bible Reading Plan

Join your student with a Bible reading plan that is designed to go along with what they are learning in StudentLIFE this month!

Upcoming StudentLIFE Events:

>StudentLIFE Extra- Every Sunday| {During the 11:00 Gathering}
>Collide Worship Night | April 26 @ 5pm

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Parenting isn't the big moments, it's every moment.

  • Every parent has 936 weeks of influence from the time their child is born until they graduate.
  • Your child spends 1 hour per week at church and 167 hours per week away from church.
  • Those can be a daunting numbers, but meaningful faith moments don't just happen at church. Meaningful faith moments with your family can fit seamlessly into the daily rhythm of your life.
  • We want to join you in the journey of learning how to make faith a part of your daily routine by being a constant presence with your kids in Next Gen, by teaching them Gospel truths, and by equipping you to do the same the other 167 hours of the week! 

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