...a churchwide commitment to encourage spiritual growth at home.

Beyond growing in Life Bible Study and Milestones, we believe growing at home is essential to true spiritual maturity. Imagine if, as a child, you had only grown physically on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. That wouldn’t be healthy.

For parents, it is vitally important that you have the resources, training and skills to properly disciple your kids at home. To help you receive the preparation needed, we have created Parent Path. Parent Path consists of classes, resources, seminars and conferences. Here are the opportunities available to you.

G@H Celebrations

Events that celebrate the impact of growth at church and in the home.

Parent Commitment (infants through 12 months)

• Sun, Oct 22, 2017
• Registration closes three weeks prior to the event
• Contact Jeanne.Bolin@HoustonsFirst.org 713.957.7611

Welcome to First Kids Breakfast Bash (kids entering 1st grade)

• Sat, May 6, 2017
• Contact Courtney.Harris@HoustonsFirst.org 713.957.7621

First Grade Bible Presentation (kids entering 1st grade)

• Sun, May 21, 2017
• Contact Courtney.Harris@HoustonsFirst.org 713.957.7621

Welcome to the HUB - 5th Grade Launch (kids entering 6th grade)

• Sun, Aug 16, 2017
• Contact Tony.Bianco@HoustonsFirst.org 713.957.7631

G@H Parent Path

A path of resources (books, classes, seminars and conferences) to equip parents to disciple their children.

Preschool (birth to K)

• Boundaries for Kids
• Growing Up Social
• Grace-Based Parenting
• Shepherding a Child’s Heart

Children’s (1st – 5th Grade)

• 5 Conversations You Must have with your Son/Daughter
• Impress Faith on Your Kids
• Raising Kids for True Greatness
• Visionary Parenting

Student’s (6th – 12th Grade)

• Sticky Faith
• Artificial Maturity
• Parenting by Design
• Tech Savvy Parenting

Parent Path Classes (Fall 2017)

The Story of Me
Parents of Preschoolers

Every Wed, Aug 30–Oct 4 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 336B
T Phyllis Wells
C Jeanne.Bolin@HoustonsFirst.org

Based on the book written by Stan and Brenna Jones, The Story of Me starts at birth, forming your child’s identity, forming a healthy self-image, using the proper language and teaching them the values that will guide them into a healthy sexuality.

The Talks
Parents of Kids - Grades 1–5

Every Wed, Aug 30–Oct 4 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 334B
T Catherine Harvey
C Rae.Edwards@HoustonsFirst.org

This video-based class covers the biblical basis for helping your kids navigate their sexuality. We will provide the practical tools that every parent needs to have meaningful conversations along the journey. Regardless of your kids ages, these sessions will help you get a plan to help them make wise choices in a world that works against them.

13 Reasons Why & What You Need to Know
Parents of Kids – Grades 6-12

Every Wed, Aug 30–Oct 4 @ 6:30–8p — Rm 336A
F Adam Mason and Counseling Center Staff
C Becca.Wooldridge@HoustonsFirst.org

Understanding the topics addressed in the popular Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why. Such topics will include suicide, sex, relationships and many more. Mature content.

Seminars and Conferences

Sun, Aug 27 @ 9:15, 10:45, 6:30p — The Loop Campus (FRC Gyms)
For parents, grandparents, singles, and anyone interested in the culture facing today's kids.

G@H Experience

One-day or weekend events designed for parents to teach a value (service, purity, responsibility, etc.) in a way that is interactive and fun.

• 3rd Grade and Above: Family Israel Trip — Spring Break 2020
• 4th Grade: Passport 2 Purity — Spring 2018
• 8th Grade: Outback Texas — Mar 23–25, 2018
• 10th Grade: Rite of Passage Weekend — TBA

Here’s our TOP Five list of how to start making disciples of your child:

1. Use dinner time to pray and to talk about spiritual things.
2. Encourage them to read their Bible (or read to them) each day and plan a weekly time to discuss what your family is learning.
3. Ask how you can pray for them and then do!
4. Encourage them to talk about their faith as part of their everyday experiences.
5. Fall in love with Jesus yourself and share that experience with your son or daughter.

Parent Toolbox App

The Grow at Home app is a toolbox for parents, full of resources that focus on a specific topic for the year. Available soon in the App Store and Play Store.