Recent studies show that as kids raised in church are graduating high school 88 percent of them are also “graduating” the church once they enter college. That means that about every 7 out of 8 kids attending your church will no longer attend a church once they start higher education. Will your child or their friends be part of this statistic?

These articles are adapted from Ron Luce's book, ReCreate.

Begin Dreaming For Your Family

As parents we must build a culture in our home stronger than the culture deceiving our kids. If we are going to build a strong culture in our homes for our kids and rescue them from a culture bent on deception, we have to start by recreating ourselves.

Dreaming For Your Kids

Dream a dream for your kids. Do you want them to be entertainment oriented or service-to-others oriented? Where are the servant-oriented people--those men and women who lay down their lives as a sacrifice for others? It is our choice as parents to determine what kind of young people we want and what it will take to produce them. 

Where Did You Learn That?

Our kids are falling into the trap of culture. You can't fall into a trap without being deceived, and today's culture is a Zen master of deception.  Read on for more insight about influencing and keeping your young person's heart.

Is There A Terrorist In Your Home?

Modern occupiers of time dispense a river of polluted entertainment riddled with perverse values. Every time we let unsupervised media into our homes and into our kids' minds, we have invited a terrorist into our home.  Learn about how to move from passively occupying your kids to really shaping their hearts and minds.

Children of Broken Promises:  The Life-Long Impact of Divorce

Learn about the life-long impact of divorce and more about reaching out to your teen or other teens you know.

Who Owns Your Kid's Heart?

Does a friend from school or a neighborhood kid own your kid's heart?  Or are we the primary influencers their lives? Remember, it's our job as parents to woo our children's hearts, to keep their hearts and then to influence their hearts.

Culture-Proof Your Church by Culture-Proofing the Family

In order for our churches to grow healthy and strong the most important youth ministry must be fulfilled-the youth ministry in the home.

Communicating Values to Your Kids

Convenient Parenting = Brainwashed Kids

No Substitute for One-on-One With Your Kids

Windows To Your Teen's Heart

Creating Memories For Your Kids