Parenting Zone

Karl provides an overview of his VIP Ministry and exclusive resources related to Family Ministry and D6 Conference.

For my 50th Birthday I wrote out 50 life lessons I have learned in my 50 years. Enjoy!

Sample letter to send parents when a child makes a decision to accept Jesus as their Savior at church.

A challenge to help kids read Matthew and John over the summer with parents involved.

A collection of jokes relating to dads

Karl explains what Fortnite is and how to use it to better connect with your kids.

What will you say when a little child says to you, “I can’t feel God today”?  

A humerous look at what NOT to do to lead a child to Christ

"What are you most afraid of as a parent?" This question evokes fear and uncertainty in many parents. How can you move from fear to rest and trust?

Times have changed. As children's pastors and parents, we need to realize that our kids need more than what we're teaching.

A few life lessons as taught by kids

So many dads want to be better dads, but they have no idea what that looks like.

This article gives practical advice to parents wondering if their child is ready to be baptized.

Every child is different, and every family is different, but there are some thing we can explore to help us figure out the right level of responsibility for our kids.

As Christians, how should we respond to losing battles in our culture war?

How you welcome your holiday guests is a powerful tool in your arsenal of customer service offerings. Keep in mind: you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

The bond between a parent and a child is not just biological. It's a heart bond. 

Here are some ideas that may help you create an ‘open house’ policy with your family.

How can you help shape the things that your child loves?

Do you know where YOUR mission field is?

Why do some divorced and single parents lie to their kids? What affect could this have on them longterm? How can you help?

A look at what we can do when ministering to, living with or working with a child that has been traumatized.

When discipleship is the strategy, Deuteronomy 6:6-8 can be a reality, even for single and divorced parents. 

Experiencing a life crisis can lead to some children exhibiting particular characteristics of being “traumatized?”

Emotional concussions can be just as lethal, and sometimes even more so, than a physical concussion

How do you explain the Trinity to your kids?

What family values are you instilling into your children?

Gather your family and get ready to hit the road (or the air) as you stretch your faith together and reach out in another culture.

Excessive use of video games can become a trap (an addiction) kids get caught in as they try to escape their emotional turmoil.

We have to teach our kids to control their own thoughts of fear and that is anything but easy.  

It’s critical that we not just talk about the Holy Spirit, but that we teach kids how to actually hear the voice of the Holy Spirit.  

How do you talk kids through the tragic times in their lives?

Mr. Rogers gives great advice on how to talk to kids about scary events in the news. 

Hear tips on how to stay connected to those you love.

Find out why kids want to be in a power struggle, what not to do, and when to walk away.

When should the Gospel be presented to a child?

We have a generation that is ruled by their emotional response to any given situation, yet they have failed to stop and ask, “Is this true?”

You might question if there is a big difference between broken homes and single-parent homes. 

How often do you volunteer for something that you really don't have time for? Are you feeling overwhelmed by trying to be everything to everyone? Do you know it's OK to say 'no'?

The time to lead a child to Christ is now. 

The greatest contribution you can make to your child’s well being is instilling a fervent love for Jesus Christ. But how does this happen? What steps must a parent take in order to lead their child to Christ? How can you ensure that what happens at church is a supplement and not a replacement for spiritual guidance at home?

Throughout Scripture, God calls parents to take seriously the spiritual leadership of their children. Here are three key areas of family life where you can show significant spiritual leadership.

 Your parenting failures can actually make you a better parent. 

Advent Resources for Parents

Every parent makes mistakes. Every parent feels like a failure at times. Here are some helpful tips to improve the way you communicate with and raise your kids. 

Should you expect respect from all kids? What about kids who have been through trauma? 

Do your kids understand the relentlessness of God?

Our kids live in a digital age. To say that times have changed since we were kids is a gross understatement. But how are we doing at keeping up with those changes? How can we stay ahead of the digital curve and keep our kids safe?

How do we protect our girls in a sex-saturated culture?

How can we raise our boys to respect women in a sex-saturated culture.