The Importance of Parents
Dear Parents,
I am a parent! I can understand some of your struggles and I believe being a parent has helped me to become a better youth leader and communicator. That being said, this page is for you. I desire to know you and work with you as we endeavor to make a Gospel impact on the lives of your children!
I am the Director of Student Ministries for The Gathering at Windsor which is partnering with Northern Colorado Young Life. Besides spending time with students, I spend time with adults and train them how to hang out with kids and share the love of Christ with them so that as they grow in years, they are able to develop their own relationship with Jesus Christ and in turn share Jesus, and the promise of His love with their friends and family! In essence, I am training adults to be youth pastors to a variety of kids so that we can reach as many students as possible. The youth leader can't be all things to all people so he/she must place other adults in positions of ministry.
Why am I saying all this to you now on the Parent Connections Page of our ministries website? Because the most effective youth pastors for students are their parents. As a parent you can have a far greater impact on the lives of your kids-bar none! If you have a desire to raise your child in the Christian faith, then your duty and obligation is to give your children the time and tools necessary to help them understand their faith, to know what the Bible says, to grow as they learn more.
I would love to help you! I very much want to be a resource for you as you raise your child in the Faith. I can help with offering suggestions on books and study materials. I can also help when times of crisis arise. I have been involved with parent/child mediation, alcohol and drug abuse discussions, students with 'cutting' problems, and a wide variety of other pertinent issues and stumbling blocks in the lives of both parents and adults.
I would love your help as well! Contact me if you would like to become involved in any aspect of the ministry. I would be excited to talk with you about the possibility of this ministry to see if it's a right fit for you. Despite what your kids may say, they want you involved in their lives! If you would like to volunteer to help participate in special events, that would be great too! Mostly, I would hope to have your support as you encourage your child to become active in following Jesus. I pray that you will join us as we embark on this adventure in ministry together.
In the meantime, Please find at the bottom of this article some links to webpages that I frequent, they often have tips and articles for parents. Check it out!
Peace to you,
Patrick Lundberg
Director of Student Ministries
The Gathering at Windsor
pat@thegatheringatwindsor.org
970.217.5026
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