“Empowering Families: Navigating the Challenges of Modern Life to Raise Christ-Centered Generations”
“To make Christ known to your children.” What if that truly became your “one thing?” What kind of difference would it make? Not just someday, but every day.
Here’s the way I sort of I look at it. I don’t think any of us would disagree with the notion that if 100 percent is full capacity on what our personal calendars and career obligations can accommodate, life is always trying to cram about 120 percent, 130 percent, 140 percent—a lot more than 100 percent anyway—into a space that can only hold so much, no matter how well we multitask or how little sleep we get. So, while you and I tend to consider ourselves the exception—that somehow the same rules of capacity don’t apply to us, with our clever and capable ways of managing things—guess what? They do. So, every day, like clockwork, between our varied assortment of have-to-do’s and want-to-do’s, we each top out by necessity at our maximum 100 percent. And whatever else we intended to include or to swap out for something else, all those extra things get stuck off to the side somewhere, undone, untouched, even if we’ve displaced them with lesser things. That’s just the way it is.
And that’s why knowing our “one thing” is so important. Because when we’re clear about what we absolutely do not want to leave this earth without doing, based on what God has shown us through His Word and His Spirit, we’re going to make dead sure few days pass us by when that “one thing” doesn’t factor somehow, to some degree, into our 100 percent. We’ll see to that.
But not without a plan, we won’t. No matter how much we say we want it.
Twenty-six years ago, my wife and I took the time to discuss our family’s spiritual health. It was like my weight – in control but could use some tightening. We were motivated and focused on the long race ahead. Our children’s spiritual maturity was our focus, and the target was clear – A Christ Centered home and family life. Key declarations would include a home culture that is God-honoring, Christ- centered, and Missional in Scope (Obedient to the Great Commission). Prayer would be our lifeblood. Worship would be our community and church and at home. Life on Life discipleship would be our equipping and accountability. It was time to arise and declare anew our spiritual convictions.
We saw a world spinning out of control. Motivated by worldly desires and focused on artificial glories or victories. We noticed that our children would face a different world than the one we grew up in. Twenty-six years ago, we could have never predicted today’s reality that only 14% of 18-34 years of age attend any church of any kind. 75% of children leaving the church after high school. Less than 10% of families praying and studying God’s word together. A nation where only 6% of adults declare to have a biblical worldview – a decline of 93% over the past two generations. How we process truth and reality would not be from a biblical standard but a secular one.
Victorious Family Ignites
Nationwide Movement for Family Discipleship
Victorious Family, an international nonprofit, is sparking a nationwide movement for family discipleship as the path toward reviving America’s family-centered faith and character. Details about this movement are published here in a Special Section of The Washington Times.
“This is a decisive moment in our nation’s history,” writes Dr. Terence Chatmon, founder and CEO of Victorious Family. “It is an opportunity to rewrite our narrative, from one of decay to one of restoration, from moral ambiguity to a resurgence of faith and character.
“It’s a summons to fortify our societal foundation by fortifying the family,” Dr. Chatmon adds.
Victorious Family, founded in 2008 in Alpharetta, Georgia, has an expanding network of 42,000 churches with connections to families and religious leaders in 39 countries. The nonprofit utilizes parenting workshops and family discipleship resources, including Dr. Chatmon’s best-selling book, Do Your Children Believe? Becoming Intentional About Your Family’s Faith and Spiritual Legacy. Victorious Family’s Master Family Champion program has trained and certified more than a hundred coaches to help families deepen their spiritual formation at home.
The need for a family discipleship movement at this time has never been greater. The number of families in the U.S. who have a “biblical worldview” has eroded from 12% to 4%, according to the America’s Values Study recently done by Dr. George Barna, director of research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. Nearly half of Millennials today are what Dr. Barna refers to as “Don’ts” — they either don’t believe, don’t know, or don’t care if there is a God.
However, many Millennials are reviving their family-centered faith in God, and some contributed their voices to the Victorious Family Special Section. The Akers family of Georgia are one of the families who share about their parenting in the modern era.
Reigniting family-centered faith isn’t a nostalgic nod to the past but a clarion call to reclaim what has always been the heartbeat of resilient.
In the tumult of modernity, uncertainty, and wars, as societal structures shift and values evolve, one steadfast foundation remains often overlooked – the family.
Families, these sanctuaries of love and learning, have weathered the rise and fall of civilizations. They stand as the bedrock upon which our societal foundation is erected. Yet, in the commotion of progress and change, the nurturing of faith within the family has been inadvertently sidelined. Our society finds itself at a crucial crossroads, grappling with the repercussions of prolonged moral erosion. The repercussions echo through broken homes and fragmented families, painting a sad picture of societal disarray. It’s not merely a statistical trend but a poignant testament to … keep reading go to… TWT – Article for Terence Chatmon 2023
Join the movement to restore the family by following us and ordering our Family Discipleship Homekit to get started. Resources – Victorious Family
Navigating the Challenges of Christian Parenting in a Counterculture World.
In today’s rapidly changing world, Christian parents face multifaceted challenges as they strive to raise spiritually mature (grand) children within a culture that often contradicts or challenges their values. Amidst the pervasive influence of secularism, individualism, moral relativism, and a decline in biblical worldview and literacy over the generations, parents must navigate a landscape where biblical principles may seem increasingly outdated or irrelevant. Despite these challenges, Victorious Family offer comprehensive support, rooted in Christian faith, to equip and empower parents in nurturing their children’s spiritual growth and resilience.
One of the primary challenges facing Christian parents is the pervasive influence of secularism and cultural relativism. In a world where traditional Christian values are increasingly marginalized or even vilified, parents may struggle to instill and reinforce these values within their children. Secular culture often promotes messages that conflict with Christian teachings on issues such as marriage, sexuality, and the sanctity of life. Consequently, parents must proactively counter these messages by equipping their children with a solid understanding of biblical principles and helping them develop critical thinking skills to discern truth from falsehood.
Moreover, the omnipresence of technology and digital media presents a significant challenge for Christian parents. While technology offers numerous benefits, such as access to educational resources and connectivity with others, it also exposes children to a barrage of potentially harmful influences. From inappropriate content to addictive behaviors, digital distractions can erode the spiritual foundation that parents seek to cultivate within their families. To address this challenge, parents must establish clear boundaries around technology use, model healthy digital habits, and actively engage with their children to promote discernment and responsible use of technology.
Another challenge facing Christian parents is the pressure to conform to societal expectations and norms. In a culture that celebrates individualism and self-expression, parents may encounter resistance when seeking to instill values of selflessness, humility, and service in their children. The pursuit of material wealth, success, and personal fulfillment often takes precedence over spiritual growth and character development. As a result, parents must be intentional in cul
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