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Tier 2 Parents of Teenagers First Assembly Memphis equips youth for global impact through The Journey youth ministry, pointing students toward Assemblies of God District youth leadership training resources (example: Georgia AG Youth’s CALLED program) as an optional pathway some may explore to help discern their calling. By combining Pentecostal discipleship, local service in the 901, and global missions, we prepare teenagers in Cordova and beyond for lifelong ministry. If you

Let me guess. You're sitting there right now feeling like you should be doing more to disciple your kids. You've seen those Instagram families with their perfectly organized Bible time and color-coded memory verse charts. Meanwhile, you're just trying to get everyone out the door with matching shoes. Here's the truth nobody tells you: You don't need a theology degree, a Pinterest-worthy devotional space, or an extra hour you don't have. You just need ten minutes and a willing

Let’s be honest for a second. We’ve all had those mornings. You’ve got the coffee brewing, the kids are finally sitting still for five minutes, and you decide it’s the perfect time for a little "Bible Time." You start reading a beautiful story about grace, and halfway through, your five-year-old looks at you with total sincerity and asks, "If Jesus is in my heart, does He have room for the chicken nuggets I just ate?" Suddenly, the deep theological moment has turned into a bi

Meta Description: Help your child discover their purpose with our guide on discipling kids for missions. Explore practical tips for home, school, and play through the lens of Seek, Save, and Send. Keywords: Christian parenting, kids on mission, discipling children, family bible study, Kidz on Mission, children’s ministry Memphis, faith formation. Have you ever watched a toddler try to help you "fold" laundry? Or seen a preschooler offer their last crumb of a goldfish cracker

A Story for Young Hearts on Mission Today's mission? Simple. Secret. And completely game-changing. Because sometimes the biggest acts of love start with the smallest decisions. And sometimes, Jesus uses kids to light up the world in ways grown-ups forget are possible. Let's meet someone who's about to discover that. The Story: Marcus and the Monday Plan Marcus noticed it on Monday morning during math. Maya's lunch box looked smaller than usual. And when she opened it at sn

A “faith rhythm” isn’t a fancy schedule. It’s a simple, repeatable way your family notices God on purpose, morning, midday, and evening, so faith doesn’t feel like a separate subject. It feels like home. And over time, that changes the way your kids see everything: A hard day becomes a place to meet God’s comfort. A great day becomes a chance to thank Him. A mistake becomes a moment for grace and repair. A question becomes an invitation to open the Bible, not a reason to p

Tier 2 Parents of Teens WHY: This post helps parents in the Memphis area navigate their teen's identity formation by connecting creative passions to spiritual purpose, fostering growth within the local church community and beyond. Your teen can discover their God-given gifts through art by trying different creative lanes, noticing what brings life and serves others, and asking the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance. Over time, consistency, encouragement, and church community

Slug: bridge-of-kindness-story-for-kids Title: The Bridge of Kindness: A Story of Peace for Kids Meta Description: A heartwarming story for children ages 7-9 about how kindness and peacemaking can rebuild what is broken. Includes family Bible study, crafts, and reflection questions. In the heart of Bright Valley, where the grass always seemed a little greener and the air smelled like wild honeysuckle, there lived a boy named Leo. Leo was eight years old, had untamable curly h

Memphis kids can experience Jesus on their level through KidsZone at FA Memphis, where Scripture is taught clearly and lovingly, and kids are invited to pray, worship, and grow in faith. We also share digital family resources through Boundless Online Church so families can keep discipleship going at home. FA Memphis Series: so we can make sure we know that these are being posted to Boundless Online Church (www.boundlessonlinechurch.org) Boundless Online Church is an online ou

Let's be honest. Getting kids to sit still during an in-person church service is already an adventure. Add screens, pajama pants, and the family dog wandering through the frame, and you've got a whole new level of spiritual gymnastics. But here's the thing, online church doesn't have to mean distracted church. It doesn't have to be background noise while your kids build a Lego fortress or argue over who gets the good couch cushion. Your home can become a sanctuary. Your livin

You're not imagining it. The battle for your child's attention is real, and the screens are winning more often than you'd like to admit. You see it at the dinner table when they ask to be excused so they can get back to their game. You see it in the morning when their first instinct is to reach for their phone instead of talking to you. You see it in their eyes, present in body but a thousand miles away in their minds. And here's the truth that keeps you up at night: You're n

A Simple Parent's Guide + Today's Family Adventure Pack You're sitting at dinner when your seven-year-old asks, "Can I get baptized like Emma did at church?" Your heart does a little flip. You're proud. You're nervous. And honestly? You're not 100% sure what to say about timing, readiness, or what even happens spiritually during water baptism. Today's post is designed to help. We're tackling the beautiful (and sometimes confusing) difference between water baptism and baptism

You just handed your 12-year-old their first smartphone. Now what? If you're feeling a mix of excitement and absolute terror, you're not alone. Most parents wrestle with the same question: How do I keep my kid safe in a world where everyone has unlimited internet access in their pocket? The good news? You don't have to figure this out alone. And you don't have to throw the phone in the river (though some days, that sounds tempting). Let's talk about building a tech-wise home,

Let's be honest: explaining theological concepts to a six-year-old who's more interested in Legos than the doctrine of the Trinity can feel like trying to nail Jello to a wall. You know the truth matters. You know your kids need a solid foundation. But how do you make "the inspiration of Scripture" click for a third-grader without glazing their eyes over? Here's the good news: theology doesn't have to be boring . And doctrine doesn't have to feel like a textbook. What if inst

Here's something parents don't always realize: the baptism in the Holy Spirit isn't just for adults. It's not some mysterious grown-up experience that kids have to wait years to understand. It's for them too. And when children encounter the Holy Spirit in real, tangible ways, something beautiful happens. They discover that God isn't distant or complicated. He's near. He's personal. And He wants to fill them with His power and presence right now, not someday when they're "old

The Story Page 1 In a land not far from here, there stood a wall so tall that no one could see over it. Behind that wall was the King's Garden, a place whispered about in every town and village. Illustration: Soft watercolor wash showing a massive stone wall stretching across rolling hills. Muted greens and grays. A small figure (our main character, Mira, age 8) stands at the base, looking up. Morning light. 16:9 ratio. Page 2 Mira had heard the stories. Trees that never sto

You know that feeling when you're trying to explain communion or baptism to your six-year-old, and their eyes glaze over faster than donuts at coffee hour? You're not alone. Most parents hit a wall when church vocabulary enters the conversation. Words like "sanctification" and "redemption" sound important, because they are, but they land like foreign language homework to a kid who just wants to know if Jesus likes dinosaurs. Here's the thing: doctrine doesn't have to feel lik

Here's the thing about teaching kids about Jesus' return: it's not supposed to be scary. It's supposed to be exciting. Think about it. When you were a kid and your grandparents were coming to visit, you didn't hide under the bed in fear. You watched out the window, jumping up and down, counting the minutes. That's the energy we want when we talk about Jesus coming back. But somewhere along the way, eschatology, that fancy word for end-times teaching, got tangled up with fear.

Your living room just became a sanctuary. That space where toys scatter and cereal spills? Where couch cushions become forts and Friday movie nights happen? That's about to turn into holy ground. Because here's what we're learning: church isn't a building. It's people. It's family. It's wherever Jesus shows up, and He promised to show up wherever two or three gather in His name. So yeah, your living room counts. The question isn't whether online church "works" for kids. The q

When Big Words Need Heart-Stories You know that moment. Your seven-year-old asks what "doctrine" means, and suddenly you're trying to explain the 16 Fundamental Truths using words that sound like they came from a seminary textbook. It doesn't work. Kids don't need bigger vocabulary lessons. They need stories that stick. Stories that turn abstract truths into something they can touch, see, and remember long after bedtime. That's what we're building here. Not theology lectures