Parent Summit

Parenting is one of the hardest things that we are tasked with. In this culture, there are so many voices wanting to speak to our children. We want to meet parents (and grandparents!) in the middle of that mess by equipping them with biblical truth as they navigate some pretty tough topics.

Attendees will start with a general session and then pick two of our breakout sessions to attend. Topics will include navigating a sexually confused society, raising financially literate kids, raising self-aware kids, grandparenting with intentionality, mental health, apologetics, and even a session to help answer questions for those parents considering private schooling options.

Our hope is that you leave feeling equipped and connected with resources and people to help you navigate your current season of parenthood (or grandparenthood). Registration is $10 per person, and free childcare is available.

Register at the link below. Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

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Please see the sessions and speakers listed below:

General Session: Building Your Kids’ Spiritual Resume
Dr. Zach and Amy Weihrauch – Executive Pastor of Vision and Strategy at CCC
Pastor Zach and his wife Amy will kick off our time together as they remind us about the most important thread of parenting — being rooted in gospel-centeredness. As parents of five kids ranging from preschool to teenager, they will give practical advice and wisdom for parenting and grandparenting the next generation.

How to Develop Critical Thinkers in Your Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers
Adam Armstrong, Bible Department Head at CVCA
Critical thinking helps kids learn and analyze the world around them and helps them determine how to interact with it. With independence right around the corner, it’s important to ensure we develop this skill in our kids. Join Adam Armstrong, the head of the Bible Department at CVCA, as he teaches how to foster a gospel-centered, critical thinking mindset in our teens.

Private School FAQs Answered
Dr. Matt Koons, Headmaster and Associate Head of School at CVCA
Choosing an education path for your kids is one of the hardest and heaviest decisions for parents. Have you ever wondered if private school is right for your kids? Matt Koons will outline the mission and heart of CVCA while answering your questions, like: What are the pros of private Christian education? What are the cons? Is it worth the cost? And what exactly are you paying for?

Raising Kids in a Sexually Confused Culture
Dr. Joe Coffey and Rebecca Alvarez, LCSW
Today’s society has a lot of mixed messages about gender and sexuality. How do we filter them in light of the gospel, and how do we equip our kids to do the same? Join Pastor Joe as he talks about how to talk to our kids about biblical sexuality, while his daughter Rebecca will share the effects of today’s sexual ideologies on mental health and how to navigate that realm with our kids.

Mental Health and Building Resilience in Your Kids
Karen Coffey, M.Ed., LPCC-S
Children who learn to process the rollercoaster of life develop confidence and the skills to overcome life’s challenges. Most want their kids to be resilient, but how do we foster that in our children? Karen Coffey will talk about practical ways to teach children to process emotions, setbacks, and challenges, which will decrease their chances of suffering from anxiety or other stress-related disorders as they grow.

Raising Financially Literate Kids
Pete McQuillen, Purchasing Specialist and Finance Ministry Team at CCC
Money is a hot topic in today’s society, and there are a lot of messages on how you should spend yours. Join Pete and his team as they talk about what the Bible says about finances, why they are important, and give practical tips for teaching kids how to manage money in a God-honoring way.

Intentional Grandparenting
Dr. Jim, founding Pastor of CCC, and Barb Colledge
Grandparents are in a unique position of spiritual influence on their grandchildren. Join Pastor Jim and his wife Barb as they talk about the importance of grandparenting and the call to intentional grandparenting, as well as the joys and struggles that come with it. They will give practical ways for how to move to a greater level of influence among your family.

Raising Gospel-Sighted Kids
Emmanuel and Mary Agbovi
How do we teach our kids to see and love people the way Jesus does? God created people radically different from each other. How do we teach our kids to respond in grace and compassion to people created differently from them, whether it be race, disabilities, or culture? How do we teach our kids to answer the call to action when they see someone respond unjustly? Join Mary and Emmanuel as they share their heart for raising big-picture kids who live with gospel-sighted vision.