RESOURCES
No matter what your family dynamic is, you are important and you matter! We believe that every parent/guardian wants to be a better parent and if you're here, we KNOW that to be true about you. Fairview's Next Generation Team is here to support you in any way we can. On this resource page, you'll find everything from conversation guides to help you talk with your kids about difficult topics to at-home family activity packs to help you connect with your family in fun ways. Scroll on and let us know how else we can help!
Pastor Meredith's contact info is at the bottom of this page!
Pastor Meredith's contact info is at the bottom of this page!
Free Resources for Parents
Who doesn't love free stuff?
21 Questions
Don't we all want to have more meaningful conversations with our kids? Whether it's in the car, in the backyard, or at the dinner table, these question prompts are guaranteed to spark fun & helpful conversations in your family.
Don't we all want to have more meaningful conversations with our kids? Whether it's in the car, in the backyard, or at the dinner table, these question prompts are guaranteed to spark fun & helpful conversations in your family.
PRAYER GUIDE
This 30-Day Guide is a tool to help parents pray daily for their family. Each day consists of a prayer prompt. While there are “weekly” themes, if you miss days in between, that’s okay! You can simply pick up where you left off.
Use it once for 30 days or use it to create a cycle of 30 days that you repeat over and over as you continue to pray for your family throughout the year.
This 30-Day Guide is a tool to help parents pray daily for their family. Each day consists of a prayer prompt. While there are “weekly” themes, if you miss days in between, that’s okay! You can simply pick up where you left off.
Use it once for 30 days or use it to create a cycle of 30 days that you repeat over and over as you continue to pray for your family throughout the year.
ENCOURAGEMENT CARDS
We know how much it can mean to the kids in your life when you write a note of encouragement to them. Use in lunch boxes, backpacks, or just to leave around their room, these downloadable encouragement cards are a great way to remind the kids in your life that they are loved.
We know how much it can mean to the kids in your life when you write a note of encouragement to them. Use in lunch boxes, backpacks, or just to leave around their room, these downloadable encouragement cards are a great way to remind the kids in your life that they are loved.
Salvation Guide for Parents & Kids
Has your child had questions or thoughts about trusting Jesus with their whole heart? This guide may be helpful!
Has your child had questions or thoughts about trusting Jesus with their whole heart? This guide may be helpful!
FAMILY DISCOVERY KIT
Take the time to discover what's unique & special about your family! Your family is continually growing and changing, so discovering who you are is always a good idea. Sit down, take a look at your calendar, and choose some time for everyone to get together for some bonding, learning, and fun!
Take the time to discover what's unique & special about your family! Your family is continually growing and changing, so discovering who you are is always a good idea. Sit down, take a look at your calendar, and choose some time for everyone to get together for some bonding, learning, and fun!
Make It Personal - Parent Devotional
Any time is a good time to make a personal restart. Working on becoming the best YOU is the best way to love and lead those around you, especially your family. This is a 31 day personal parent devotional to give parents & guardians something to think about or pray to help you prioritize your spiritual, mental, and physical health.
Any time is a good time to make a personal restart. Working on becoming the best YOU is the best way to love and lead those around you, especially your family. This is a 31 day personal parent devotional to give parents & guardians something to think about or pray to help you prioritize your spiritual, mental, and physical health.
ANXIETY
We recognize that helping a child with anxiety is a challenge. Download the age-appropriate resource with tips & practical ways you can help.
We recognize that helping a child with anxiety is a challenge. Download the age-appropriate resource with tips & practical ways you can help.
BULLYING
No one wants bullying to be a part of the childhood experience, but it happens. We want to help you navigate this difficult situation with the Bullying Conversation Guide.
No one wants bullying to be a part of the childhood experience, but it happens. We want to help you navigate this difficult situation with the Bullying Conversation Guide.
FAITH
Discussions about faith look different at every phase. It can be talking with a preschooler about Jesus being God’s Son or with a child who is having doubts for the first time. Here are some guides for you when the need arises so you can be ready to talk to your child about faith.
Discussions about faith look different at every phase. It can be talking with a preschooler about Jesus being God’s Son or with a child who is having doubts for the first time. Here are some guides for you when the need arises so you can be ready to talk to your child about faith.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is continuously on the rise, and it’s becoming a greater presence in the lives of children. Don’t miss the opportunity to talk with your kids, get on the same page, and learn from each other so you can better parent on this growing topic! It's not too late!
Technology is continuously on the rise, and it’s becoming a greater presence in the lives of children. Don’t miss the opportunity to talk with your kids, get on the same page, and learn from each other so you can better parent on this growing topic! It's not too late!
SEXUAL INTEGRITY
If you want your kids to grow up with sexual integrity, then the answer is – YES, we have to talk about this! We know this talk is a bit harder. We want you to have these helpful conversation guides for you so you can LEARN what to say (and what not to say) to your kid at each phase along the way.
If you want your kids to grow up with sexual integrity, then the answer is – YES, we have to talk about this! We know this talk is a bit harder. We want you to have these helpful conversation guides for you so you can LEARN what to say (and what not to say) to your kid at each phase along the way.
CRISIS
The world is filled with tragic events, and sometimes that tragedy hits close to home. We hope these guides with help prepare you to help your child navigate tough situations.
The world is filled with tragic events, and sometimes that tragedy hits close to home. We hope these guides with help prepare you to help your child navigate tough situations.
June Monthly Resources
*Updated Each Month*
PARENT CUES
Parent Cues give you tips & tricks to take what the kids learn at church and bring it home to keep the conversation going! This is great to have on hand to encourage review & discipleship at home!
Parent Cues give you tips & tricks to take what the kids learn at church and bring it home to keep the conversation going! This is great to have on hand to encourage review & discipleship at home!
LESSON & THEME OVERVIEWS
These are monthly documents that share what lessons are happening each week so you can review at home! *Note: First Sundays are spent in the sanctuary for Communion Sunday. You can use the resources to have discipleship time at home!*
These are monthly documents that share what lessons are happening each week so you can review at home! *Note: First Sundays are spent in the sanctuary for Communion Sunday. You can use the resources to have discipleship time at home!*
MONTHLY MEMORY VERSE TRACKER
Use these documents at home to encourage your child in daily memory verse practice!
Use these documents at home to encourage your child in daily memory verse practice!
Download the June Calendars here!
JUNE MONTHLY BIBLE STORY & WORSHIP VIDEOS
These videos can be used to review the Bible Stories, encourage discipleship, and lead to intentional conversations at home!
These videos can be used to review the Bible Stories, encourage discipleship, and lead to intentional conversations at home!
Pastor Meredith Sperle
Next Generation Pastor
meredith@fairviewthegraceplace.com
Next Generation Pastor
meredith@fairviewthegraceplace.com