{"id":1451,"date":"2019-06-07T09:00:46","date_gmt":"2019-06-07T13:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cpointelc.com\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2019-06-11T11:05:52","modified_gmt":"2019-06-11T15:05:52","slug":"choosing-a-church-home-for-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpointelc.com\/choosing-a-church-home-for-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Church Home for Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Raising your child to learn Christian values can happen at their <a href=\"https:\/\/cpointelc.com\/about-us\/\">preschool<\/a>, but it really takes root if they are being raised by a community of believers. This community is found in the local church. If you\u2019re looking for a church home, we know it can be overwhelming trying to find the right place. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a list of five important things to consider when choosing a church home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Safety<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your\nchild is your most special treasure and their safety is a priority. You are\nentrusting your child to people you don\u2019t know, and it\u2019s okay to do some\nresearch to make sure you feel comfortable. Ask questions about the team,\npolicies, and procedures. First, learn the building and what security structure\nis in place to keep the kids\u2019 area safe. Also, find out if the volunteers are\nbackground checked and trained. It\u2019s also good to make sure the check in and\ncheck out system is secure, ensuring no one else could pick up your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Curriculum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncurriculum that the church uses to teach your child about who God is and the\ntruths in the Bible is important. That\u2019s what truly makes it church for your\nchildren and not just childcare while you are attending services. Find out what\nlessons teach and make sure it is God-centered. Also, is the curriculum and the\nministry on board to empower you as parents as being the primary spiritual\nleaders of your child? See to it that the kid\u2019s ministry is designed to partner\nwith you in raising children who will grow in Christ. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Church Beliefs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare so many churches with different beliefs, values, and statements of faith. It\u2019s\nimportant that those beliefs and values line up with yours. Thankfully, the\ninternet has given us the ability to do research to learn about a church\u2019s\nculture. You can check out beliefs and recent messages online to see if it\nlooks like a good fit. Be sure to check out their views on worship, prayer, and\ntheir statement of faith. Going to church is a whole family affair and, while\nthe kid\u2019s ministry might be a homerun, if the church as a whole doesn\u2019t align\nwith your beliefs, it\u2019s probably not a good fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One of\nthe most important things to consider when choosing a church is the community\nof believers. You want it to be a place that is not only great for your child\nto get fed and poured into, but also a place for your family to all get plugged\nin. Is the church culture one where people are volunteering and giving back to\nthe community? Are there active small groups that are kid-friendly? Is the\ncommunity of people there living with the mindset that they do life together and\nsupport each other in times of need? After all, life is better when we are\nconnected with other believers and sharpening each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Family Buy-In<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in\nmind, it may take your kids some time to buy in to a new church. They may love\nit one week because the dancing was fun. But then hate it the next week because\nthey didn\u2019t get the candy they want. However, if your child is overall enjoying\ngoing to church, talks about it, and looks forward to going on Sundays, then it\nis a good sign that you can grow there. If the whole family has \u201cbuy-in\u201d for a\nparticular church, it will be a pleasant experience that can set up to open the\nhearts of those in your family that will allow God to transform and grow you\nspiritually as his followers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t\nworry if you can\u2019t find the perfect church after all of your research. The\nperfect church won\u2019t exist because every church is made up of flawed people who\nall need Christ. Otherwise, why even have the church? But by using these five\nareas as a starting point, God will bless your choice to include him in raising\nyour children, and you can\u2019t go wrong by pursuing a God-centered family!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raising your child to learn Christian values can happen at their preschool, but it really takes root if they are being raised by a community of believers. This community is found in the local church. If you\u2019re looking for a church home, we know it can be overwhelming trying to find the right place. 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