Middle School Ministry for Parents w/ Ben Hewitt and Michael Miller: Recent Episodes
Ben Hewitt and Michael Miller
We are middle school pastors in Birmingham, Al with a heart to reach students with the Gospel. The goal of this podcast is to partner with you (parents) as your middle schooler develops their faith. We are not here to give parenting advice. We are here to walk alongside you.
Having a new middle schooler can be complicated. Navigating conversations about God can almost feel impossible at times. In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss some ways to walk with your new middle schooler, as they embark on the awkward stage that is middle school.
Statistics show that church hurt is more common than we may realize. As a parent, it is essential to navigate and heal from wounds from the church. It is also important to take the time to walk through wounds that your child may be experiencing. In this episode, Michael and Ben discuss ways you can heal personally, and also walk alongside your middle schooler through church wounds.
Email us (msmin4parents@gmail.com) for a list of trusted counselors in the Birmingham, Alabama area.
Some helpful articles regarding this topic:
- lets-talk-overcoming-church-hurt
- https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/did-the-church-hurt-you
- https://www.barna.com/research/millions-of-unchurched-adults-are-christians-hurt-by-churches-but-can-be-healed-of-the-pain/
It can be extremely difficult for middle schoolers to connect at church. In this episode, we discuss some of the helpful ways that you can walk with your middle schooler as they face this struggle.
Our goal is to partner with you as parents (and the primary discipler of your home) as your middle schooler develops their faith. If you have questions, concerns, or prayer requests for us, please reach out to us at : msmin4parents@gmail.com
Please find some helpful articles regarding this topic below:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/teen-doesnt-want-attend-church/
10 key findings about the religious lives of US teens and their parents | Pew Research Center
How Concerned Are Christian Parents About Their Children's Faith Formation? - Barna Group
Opportunities for Faith Formation at Home - Barna Group
8 Questions Every Children's Minister Should Ask to Help Kids Navigate Faith in a Digital Age - Barna Group
58% of Highly Engaged Christian Parents Choose a Church with Their Kids in Mind - Barna Group
Who Is Responsible for Children's Faith Formation? - Barna Group
Pastors and Parents Differ on Youth Ministry Goals - Barna Group
The Myth of the Lazy Teen - Barna Group
New Research Explores the Long-Term Effect of Spiritual Activity among Children and Teens - Barna Group
Prodigal Pastor Kids: Fact or Fiction? - Barna Group
Does Having Children Make Parents More Active Churchgoers? - Barna Group