Living Room Summit #3

LISA - I feel hopeful that we can turn things around and have our ministry become what we want it to be for our kids.

ROCKY - We’ve heard and know this stuff.  You’ve given us a “how” to do it.  You’ve given us permission not just to do one model.  We can make it our own, to fit our congregation.

LINDA - Being able to have hope for our families that we can fill a need and make a difference.  Sometimes we forget that we are already doing many things right.

TERRI - I leave more equipped.  It affirms the things I believe.  Even though I am teaching pre-school today, it affirmed my gifts.

ARLAN - Showed me that God has already done the work through Jesus.  We just have to share the story and send kids and families out to share the story.

LORI - Home altars are the first thing I want to get going.  I didn’t realize it’s simple.  I loved the warm affirmations and good conversations.

HEIDI - I’ve been wandering around for the last couple of years, but I am coming away with direction.  I am leaving with joy - joy for ministry, permission to be who I am called to be.  I can do this!

PENNY: Thankful. All of us want to change things. I appreciate the leadership. I will decide what I want to eliminate.

EMBER: I feel affirmed in my goals, objectives and mission. I’m not just the Sunday school lady!

MELANIE: I need to just “be.” I’m taking home the “Be still and know that I am God prayer.”

BETH: Empowered. People want to pass on the faith. I want to help people celebrate their gifts.

MARIA: When I have attended other continuing education in the past, I have felt overwhelmed. It was great being able to experience Building Bridges and Parent Share. These are simple tools I can bring back to church to engage parents.

RICK: Creating sacred time and space for the congregation. I want to empower people in how they worship at home, during church council and at staff meetings.

KRISTA. I feel affirmed. Family ministry is messy and it’s OK. Family Ministry is holy chaos and roll with it. The holy chaos is sacred and holy time.

MARK  - Two things are most memorable:  Today is the most vibrant day in the life of the Church.  It’s not our job to teach parents, but to resource them.