How do YOU define success as a parent?  Is it raising a kid who gets A’s? Is it raising a child who excels at several different sports? Or maybe producing a child who is a credit to society? And what strategy are you using? Is it based on just how you were raised, or do you have a solid biblical plan that you can easily articulate? Would it surprise you to know that God offers a very clear definition of parenting success?

To continue your growth as a parent, Greg and Candy McPherson are offering this nine-week class using Chip Ingram’s video series Effective Parenting as a springboard for discussion. Pastor Greg will discuss the material and also provide a Q & A panel time with parents who have consistently produced “good fruit”.

Here’s a portion of what you will learn:

• How to begin teaching obedience
• What to do when your child won’t obey
• The steps to clear discipline
• 5 pitfalls to avoid as a parent
• Your childs two most primary needs
• Spiritual resources your children need from you
• How to teach your kids to make wise choices

Candy and I believe the following statement is absolutely true: if you are a parent with kids at home, this class is for you. Regardless of what parenting stage you are in, you will learn something. And like anything else, parenting is a skill that needs to be continually honed...because the stakes are too high not to.