Episode 237: A Family Ministry Playbook for Partnering with Parents with Phil Bell

Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGen

In this episode, my friend Phil Bell gives insight on how to develop a family ministry playbook for partnering with parents. After years within the local church and coaching ministry leaders, Phil has a unique perspective on how these principles can effectively change your family ministry.

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Episode Notes

Why have an updated strategy to partner with parents?

• Culture is changing around us (how families live and breathe and interact with the church)
• The makeup of the families change
• Parenting strategies/philosophies changes
• Give updates in the context to improve specific examples

What’s your approach?

• It starts with YOU
• Evaluate what you’re doing
• If God is working in you He can work through you
• Get real honest and build on the foundation of authenticity as leaders — that is what people follow

What are some traps to avoid?

• Focusing on pleasing people
• Building platforms
• Losing devotional lives
• Unhealthy boundaries
• Missing worship and not being fully present

Final Thoughts:

• Listen intently… Listening is active
• Ask the parent… What does it mean for us to partner with you?
• Define what they need
• Given your context, what is the best first step for you?
  • First step… Be captured by the vision of partnering parents

Action Items

1. Get the book
2. Gather a team to implement this with you – staff/vols/parents
3. Talk with and listen to 1 parent this week

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