The average child will spend over 1,000 hours every year in school and they will spend less than 50 hours in church. The average parent has more than 10 times the opportunities to discuss spiritual issues in one year than a church leader does in 10 years. The church has limited potential to impact the heart of your child. WHAT HAPPENS AT HOME in many ways is more important than what happens at church! Countryside Kids’ Ministry strives to partner with parents to raise godly kids.

Suggested Reading for Parents

Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
Have a New Kid by Friday! by Dr. Kevin Leman
Preparing for Adolescence by Dr. James Dobson
Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel
Revolutionary Parenting by George Barna
Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions by George Barna
Effective Parenting in a Defective World by Chip Ingram
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman

Suggested Websites for Parents

www.family.org
www.familymatters.net
www.biblicalparenting.org
www.d6family.com
www.awana.org/moderndayjoseph
www.visionaryparenting.com
www.awana.com/athome
www.pluggedinonline.org (movies)
www.whattheyplay.com (video games)
www.commonsensemedia.org (music)