by Tom Bump | Nov 19, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Marriage, Parenting
So, There has been a great deal of discussion in the cyber-world about what is/isn’t family ministry? There have also been many discussions on forums and on Facebook discussing the role of parents in the discipleship journey of a child. So is your head...
by Tom Bump | Nov 17, 2014 | Life, Parenting
Last week while listening to Phil Vischer speak at the Kidzmatter web summit, he said something that really struck me. (I don’t have the perfect quote, like I said it hit me hard!) He said something like this, “in a perfect world, parents would be...
by Tom Bump | Jul 2, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Life, Parenting
Just recently I’ve had discussions with others serving in children’s ministry and we were talking about the differences in generations as parents. Growing up in the 70’s-80’s it seemed my parents wanted me to learn about my creativity, how to...
by Tom Bump | Jun 9, 2014 | Marriage, Orange, Parenting
My wife and I have been married since 1987, As a young married couple, we committed to each other to love and respect each other. As we watch others who are married today we are surprised at just how often couples can really break that covenant with each other. I...
by Tom Bump | May 13, 2014 | Marriage, Orange, Parenting
In a day and age where Biblical marriage is under attack, I believe it’s time for the church to become totally proactive in helping parents stay together. When marriages start falling apart in the church at the same or greater rates than the world, we should...
by Tom Bump | Mar 17, 2014 | Kids Ministry, Life, Orange, Parenting
“Our goal in parenting is not ultimately for our kids to get a great education or to be great athletes, or to find a great spouse or get a great career. Our goal is for them to love a great God.” David Platt D6 Conference 2011 What is your...
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