Intentional Christian Grandparenting

Grandparenting is an adventure that takes some by surprise. Others enter grandparenting after a long season of anticipation. But nearly all grandparents begin the grandparenting journey with pure joy.

Though many grandparents accept this new adventure with excitement, most have never thought about their Biblical role and responsibility in this cherished but sometimes challenging season.

Our message to the local church and its leaders is…. Grandparenting Matters. The grandparent – grandchild relationship is worthy of attention and resources. Grandparents touch every age group in the church. Our desire is to create resources to equip the church to equip grandparents for generational influence.

The concept of launching a Grandparenting ministry remains a new idea for many churches and leaders. This Starter Kit for Church Ministry is a resource with five steps offered to guide leaders and churches in planning for an intentional grandparenting ministry.

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There are five proven steps to launch and sustain an effective intentional Christian grandparenting ministry in your church. This plan that we are offering is based on the experience of many churches.

  1. Seek Pastoral Support

  2. Develop a Prayer Team

  3. Introduce the Key Concept

  4. Organize a Group Study

  5. Assemble a Core Team

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Frequently Asked Questions

    • Involvement by grandparents in a child’s spiritual development is Biblical. “Teach your children and your children’s children.” (Deuteronomy 4:9 ; Psalm 78:1-8)

    • Because of the incredible potential. Grandparents are second only to parents in their potential influence on grandchildren spiritually.

    • Grandparents are eager to be spiritual influencers of their grandchildren, sometimes more eager than the parents.

  • Recasting a vision for grandparents around a transformational discipleship mission instead of their age group emphasizes that grandparenting is all about the younger generations in the church.

    Today’s first-time grandparents are active 47-year-olds, who are deeply in love with their grandchildren and concerned about their future. A ministry focused on this relationship can provide a new passion, purpose and direction for all grandparents.

    Focusing your grandparent’s evangelism and discipleship efforts on the youngest generation activates an often overlooked and uniquely group of workers – GRANDPARENTS!!

  • The number and order are offered as a “guide” informed by church experience. They can be changed.