Encouragement for parents and carers

When we have prayed for our children to come to know Jesus for themselves, when we've nurtured their faith and created opportunities for them to grow, it can feel devastating when they make the decision to turn away from Jesus. But there is always hope.

What happens when a child or teenager is let down by the church? When they suffer church hurt? Will they walk away from God forever - or is it possible to parent them for faith through this painful season?

They say it takes a village to raise a child - but what is the significance of having a Christian ‘village’ around you as you bring up your children? How can we support each other well, and what difference does it make?

Anna Hawken reads from her new book, 'Being God's Child'.

Anna's book 'Being God's Child' helps parents/carers delve into this topic. But how do we take this further, inviting our kids and teens to become God's children too?

How can our relationship with our parents teach us more about our Heavenly Father?