Isn’t it great we get to participate in helping kids learn about the Lord, His Word, and His plan for their lives? Each week, in big and small ways, you are making a difference. I hope you believe this! The... The post Partnering With Parents: A Guide For Church Leaders appeared first on D6 Family ..read more

My five-year-old insists that crayons are an essential purchase this season, and I can only agree. She has a deep joy for giving to kids she may never meet, a joy she shares with her little brother as they intentionally... The post Bringing Joy to the Ends of the Earth appeared first on D6 Family ..read more

You might not be old enough to remember this phrase: “It’s 10 pm. Do you know where your children are?” This was a public service announcement used in the late 1960s through the late 1980s to remind parents to check... The post What Are Your Kids Watching? appeared first on D6 Family ..read more

One of our principal ministries as parents is discipling those who God has placed in our family. We are aware of this responsibility, and we usually have the “want to.” But the “how to” might seem overwhelming. We must not... The post Parenting With Purpose: How To Disciple Your Kids At Home appeared first on D6 Family ..read more

As we approach 2025, there’s a palpable excitement in the air, especially for those who are deeply invested in family ministry. The D6 Conference 2025 is just around the corner, and this event promises to be more than just a... The post Why You Should Attend the D6 Conference 2025 appeared first on D6 Family ..read more

D6 Family Ministry recently released a podcast titled A Biblical Response to Progressive Christianity. You can go here to listen to the interview where we dive into a riveting conversation with Alisa Childers, the renowned author of Live Your Truth and Other Lies. Childers sheds light on the increasing popularity of the Progressive Christianity movement and the biblical response to it. Her insights are stirring, and they provoke us to critically question and reflect on our beliefs and understanding of faith. Alisa dissected its influence on contemporary culture and, more importantly, the Chris ..read more

You hear it all around you, “I just want them to be happy.” It’s many a parent’s desire for their kids, but it’s worth asking if this is the right goal. Think over your adult life. I’m willing to bet that happiness has been fleeting. Maybe you catch a glimpse when you see your child running across the backyard, hair flying behind her as she chases a puppy. Or it might be that moment when your children are all singing along to a sweet song on your way home from a beautiful wedding reception. What we truly want for our kids likely looks closer to contentment. It is of more depth and value than h ..read more

Sarah spent her days chasing after two energetic boys under age five. Making sure they had clean clothes, healthy food, and afternoon naps sapped all her strength. Motherhood had quenched the flame in her heart to take God’s love to the world. Surely God did not want her to go while her boys were so little. How could she and her husband even consider it when they were busy with the tasks of everyday family life? Fast forward one year… Sarah and her family are living and serving among an ethnic people group that has no known followers of Jesus.  What caused this dramatic shift in her heart ..read more

Experiencing a strong, vibrant, and healthy marriage didn’t stop with your marriage vows and the commitment you made to each other on your wedding day—it goes beyond that in the way you live out your commitment to each other in your day-to-day lives. Continuing to learn about the other person and discovering new ways to love and appreciate them, adds joy, excitement, and reminders of why you married them to begin with. Even when things are going well, it’s important to continue working on your relationship.  Marriage is an opportunity to minister to your spouse. When you focus on walking ..read more

“Boundaries” has become a buzzword in parenting. Boundaries are necessary for a balanced, responsible life. The smartphone has blown the lid off of every boundary imaginable in ways we could never have anticipated. This great social experiment has the majority of the world deeply immersed, and with devastating consequences, particularly for our youth. It seems the ground is shifting under our feet and we can hardly keep up, much less maintain perspective. But there is a way to help our children navigate this landscape if we as parents choose to be serious and intentional. Consider the game of ..read more