Parents, we believe it is our greatest gift to "train a child up in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6) and also to love the Lord your God with all your heart, and all your soul, and all your strength...and repeat God's words to your children; talking about them when you are sitting in your house and walking along the road and when you lie down and when you get up....(Deuteronomy 6: 5-7; some paraphrase). However, we also believe that you should not walk this journey in parenting alone but rather in gospel-centered community.
Therefore, we have provided what we hope will be some helpful resources to guide, assist, and strengthen you as you disciple your little humans.
First, at Providence City Church, we believe one of the best ways to have gospel-centered community is to be involved in a city group. City groups is a time where we dig into Scripture, wrestle with hard questions, pray, seek Jesus, enjoy meals with one another, and just do real life things together. It is in these groups where our love for Christ grows deepest and our faith grows strongest. You can find a list of current groups below and you can also contact our associate pastor, Trent Hopkins for more information.​​​​​
​This year we are launching the Milestones Pathway. The Milestones Pathway is your child’s journey from dedication to graduation and we want to ensure that as a faith family, we help equip you as parents/guardians to nurture your child’s spiritual, emotional, and physical growth. These Milestones are what we consider to be several of the major events in your family’s life and many times, a new step in your parenting journey. It is our hope these Milestones will prove to be encouraging, equipping, and celebratory for your family!
Descriptions of these Milestones and their dates can be found by clicking the button below.
Finally, on this page, we have provided you with several links to ministry partner resources. Please take some time to click through and if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to reach out to our Children's Director, Crystal Norman.
We hope you will find all of these resources edifying and encouraging as you are just beginning your parenting journey or have been traveling a while on this beautiful adventure. Parenting is one of the most sanctifying of all journeys, but seeing and experiencing the beauty and treasure of our utter dependence on God's grace and mercy along the way is worth every moment.
God bless you parents! We love you, we are here for you, and we are praying for you!
Love, the Collide Kids Leadership Team
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(courtesy of our ministry partner, Steele Creek Church of Charlotte)
- Engage your child and the technology.
- You own it or it’s in your home so you need to know how to access it.
- Know the login information to all the apps for accountability.
- Check in regularly and have conversations about online/social media safety.
- Set boundaries and follow through.
- Have all devices turned in at night at a certain time in a central, monitored place.
- Charge all devices in a public place.
- Set device free times like meals and mornings.
- Set a good example by with your usage.
RESPONSES:
Group Me - Messenger
What’s App - Messenger
Kik - Messenger
Whisper - Social Media Confessional
MeetMe - Chat and Meet new people
Omegie - Anonymous Chat app
Bumble, Tinder - Dating Apps
Live.Me - Live Video Streaming app
Ask.fm - Anonymous People asking and answering questions
Grindr - App for LGBTQ Dating
Holla - Video Chat App
Secret Calculator App - Stores Pics and Videos
What’s App - Messenger
Kik - Messenger
Whisper - Social Media Confessional
MeetMe - Chat and Meet new people
Omegie - Anonymous Chat app
Bumble, Tinder - Dating Apps
Live.Me - Live Video Streaming app
Ask.fm - Anonymous People asking and answering questions
Grindr - App for LGBTQ Dating
Holla - Video Chat App
Secret Calculator App - Stores Pics and Videos
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Habits of the Household
The Tech-Wise Family
The Mission of Motherhood
Raising a Modern Day Knight
Navigating Our Digital World
Shepherding a Child's Heart
Mama Bear Apologetics
Hard is Not...Bad
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles
Guide to Parenting Teens
Navigating Cultural Chaos
Life We Never Expected (Parenting Special Needs)
Intentional Parenting
You Are Loved
Armor of God
Missional Motherhood
Moments with the Savior
Jesus and Women
New Morning Mercies
Bible Recap
Knowing the Bible - Gospel Coalition