For Parents
By richardParents
We recognize that many of the students attending colleges or universities are leaving home for the first time. This is a time of transition in their lives that can have a profound effect on their faith. There are a lot of voices trying to pull students away from a relationship with Jesus, but we stand as a positive influence that says “God is relevant…keep seeking Him.” Our goal is that your son or daughter will…
- Have personal faith in Jesus Christ
- Grow in their relationship with God
- Find a place of worship and ministry
- Become established in a social support network
- Determine to follow God in life – wherever He may lead
- We want you to know what we’re about. Our mission statement, beliefs and a lot of other information is available for you along with the locations of our
groups. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us.
Tips to Help Your Student Succeed
Hide a gift certificate to the student bookstore, a telephone calling card or cash in the handsomely inscribed Bible you give to your starving students. You’ll find out soon enough if they actually read it, and you can always drop hints when they call if the need arises (one dad hid a Ben Franklin in Revelations)
Communicate your expectations before going to college: regular check-in calls, amount of work hours, money delegation, GPA expectation, church attendance, consequences for failing, etc…
Have your child pay for some part of his/her education experience. ex: Have student pay for books first 2 years and cover his/her tuition the last 2-3 years, or if a Parental Loan, have student pay it back within 5 years of graduation, etc… This causes more responsible behavior and a better transition into life after college.
Most importantly, pray for your child and TRUST the Holy Spirit to continue the good work He started through your parenting hand. God is faithful.
