Discipling Children at Home
Helping our children grow spiritually is a huge responsibility and can seem overwhelming at times. And yet, we know that God equips us for the task. “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3). Dependence on God is the key element in discipling your child. Prepare your heart and seek God’s help through prayer. Look at the relationship you currently have with your child and consider any barriers that need to be removed. Pray often. Pray for wisdom and discernment.
Grace has truly been the answer to our dreams and desires of how we wanted our son to learn. The environment and culture of family is what every family hopes and prays for, especially in the world today. Our son has learned how to learn and not just regurgitate. He takes ownership of his education even as a first grader and we know he is learning life skills and developing character that will take him in the direction of his purpose with an understanding of how to succeed in life.Katie M. | Grace Preparatory School
Resources for Spiritual Development
Axis, a NAUMS/UMSI corporate partner, empowers the next generation to think clearly and critically about what they believe and to take ownership of their faith. Axis does this by not only outsourcing parents but by resourcing them to disciple and transfer legacy to their children as they face life’s questions and challenges. Axis also support faith leaders in churches and schools by providing content and facilitators who effectively introduce and address life’s toughest topics.
Additional information about Axis can be found on their website at
axis.com.
Josh Proctor, a NAUMS/UMSI ministry partner, has a heart to help men, students, parents, and families in the UM community find freedom from idolatry (with a specific focus on Internet pornography) through the truth of the Gospel. He does this through weekly meetings with men or male students and by developing strategic partnerships with churches, schools, and camps.Josh trains parents how to connect relationally and spiritually invest in their children while also appropriately protecting them from the Internet and social media. He provides one-on-one coaching for young men so that they can see the freedom that the Gospel brings in their lives. His Christ-centered focus has encouraged and helped many young men find freedom.Josh is available to our schools to speak at chapels, parent meetings, or teacher in-services as well as student retreats.Married to Kelly for almost twenty years, Josh has eight children. He served as a coach and teacher at a University-Model® school, and he served as a coach and Director of Mentoring at another UM school. He has also been a Lead Pastor and a Student Pastor. Currently, he is doing his ministry full time.
Additional teachings, videos, and blogs from his ministry can be found through his website at
joshproctor.com.
Contact your child’s school for access to UMSI resources that will help parents disciple their children morally and spiritually.
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