Pastor Mark to Keynote at Family of Faith Network Conference

The Family of Faith Network Conference is designed for church leaders, specifically ministers and lay leaders who are responsible for strengthening families and reaching out to the family through the local church. Individuals and couples wanting to strengthen faith development in their families are also encouraged to attend.

Faith@Home Parent Coaching Registration is Open

Parents are asking, “How do I begin faith at home?” and, “How can I raise kids to have a heart for God with- out following a cookie cutter approach?” We have an answer. Faith@Home ministries has partnered with Timothy Smith, M.A. of ParentsCoach.org to provide professional, online coaching. You can now receive Faith@Home coaching for [...]

Notes From Parents Coaching Trial

Well our Free Trial went very well. Tim gave us some insight into what a Faith at Home Coaching Session will be. He shared his “PeanutButter” and Sticky Faith.

Extreme Family Makeover Maple Ridge

Pastor Mark Starts his visit in Canada Tomorrow!!

Free Parents Coaching Webinar Tomorrow

Sign up Today!! Space is limited and you could win a free set of the new Faith Begins At Home books by Mark and Maria Holmen!

Faith at Home Coaching

Tim Smith and Mark Holmen define Faith at Home Coaching

New Faith at Home Resources

Order you Faith Begins at Home booklets today!

How To Be A Faith@Home Dad #3 IMPRESS THEM

I was impressed and completely in awe of God when I saw the Grand Canyon the first time. And I was truly impressed the first time I walked into Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play. I still remember exactly where I sat and how green the grass was and how beautiful the ivy was in center field. I have seen Tiger Woods, the Grand Canyon, and Wrigley Field many times on television but it wasn’t the same. What makes a lasting impression? Seeing something firsthand with your own eyes.

You can tell your children the ways and commands of God. You can take your children to church and have the church teach them the ways and commands of God. But your children will not have a lasting impression in their lives until they see it firsthand in you.

Dad, whether you like to hear this or not, your child is going to be impressed, one way or the other, by the way you live your life. You can impress them to be one hour, at church only, hypocritical Christians who only dress, act, and behave like Christians at church or you can impress them to be fully devoted, 24/7 Christians who are continually living according to the motto, “WWJHYD – What Would Jesus Have You Do?”

D6 Conference 2010

In D6, God calls parents to be the primary spiritual leaders in the lives of their children, and it’s the church’s job to partner with them in this process. Yet, so many churches have realized they do not have a spiritual formation model that is designed to develop and grow God’s plan for the family. So where do we go from here?

How To Be A Faith@Home Dad #2 IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU

A friend of mine is a children’s pastor in Portland and he has two grown daughters who are both strong Christians today. Recently he was intrigued to find out why his daughters remained strong Christians instead of turning away from Christianity as many young adults do. He went to both of them separately and asked them a simply question; “Could you tell me why you are a Christian today? What were some things that helped you become the Christian that you are today?” His daughters were two years apart and they were very different from one another yet he was stunned when both of them gave the very same answer. He said, “This may have been the first time they ever agreed on something and maybe that’s because they didn’t even know they were saying the same thing because I asked them separately.” What was the reason? “Dad, I can tell you why I’m a Christian. Every day when I would come to breakfast I always knew that you would be there at the kitchen table reading the Bible. You never wavered from your faith and commitment to God and that’s why I never have or will either.”

There you have it, Dad. Your child is going to love who you love. If you are not in love with Jesus, and living in a manner that reflects you are in love with Jesus, meaning you are spending time with Him, your child in all likelihood will not be in love with Jesus. And remember, it’s a loving relationship with Jesus Christ that leads you, your children and your grandchildren into enjoying long, eternal life.

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