For Parents Only
Being a teenager is tough; being the parent of a teenager can be even tougher! However, it can be a joy as well. We're thankful for the great opportunity to invest in the lives of teenagers and want you to know we're here for you and your family.
We don't want to take the place of you, the parent, but we want to come alongside of you and be a resource as you journey down the road of parenting. Please use this webpage for helpful tips, resources, and announcements about speciai opportunities we provide to help you be the parent God has called you to be.
Don't hesitate to call or email us if you have questions, concerns, or prayer requests. We care about you and your family!
- ParentLink (Spiritual guidance for parents with teenagers)
Top 10 Tips for Parents
- Make the church a priority in your family schedule.
- Make Sunday morning small group Bible study a weekly habit, not a casual afterthought.
- Get to know your student's small group leader.
- Partner with Park Hill Student Ministry to develop your student's spiritual maturity.
- Monitor the group your student runs with.
- Monitor your student's media exposure (internet, cell phone, TV, video games, etc.).
- Come by anytime to observe our programs.
- Come visit your student's small group on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
- Schedule Park Hill's D-Now, ministry events, and mission opportunities into your calendar.
- Invest in our teenagers by serving as a volunteer.
How do I get my son/daughter involved with Park Hill Students?
There's not simply one answer, but here are several ways to go about it:
- Introduce your child to one of the pastors, interns, or other leaders at a Sunday or Wednesday evening service. You can almost always find one of us in the Student Center.
- Get your student involved in one of our Sunday morning small groups. These groups are age and gender divided. We offer both senior high and junior high groups at 9:30 a.m.
- During the school year, bring your child to our Wednesday night worship experience. We typically have students from all our surrounding schools that come together for a time of worship through awesome music, dynamic teaching, and lot of other fun stuff.
- Bring your child to one of our special events. Throughout the year we plan special events such as a Luau, Theme Nights, DiscipleNow, mission trips, and summer camps, just to name a few. Each of these provide a great entry point for Park Hill Students.
How do I, as a parent, get involved with Park Hill Students?
- Simply pray for Park Hill Students on a regular basis. Although there are a lot of things going on at Park Hill, none of those things make any kind of significant difference without God's power. This may be the simplest way to get involved.
- Participate with your student and his/her small group on a Sunday evening. This may be the single best way to get involved with your child.
- On Wednesdays during the school year, you are invited to check out our Wednesday Night Worship. We often have opportunities for parents to serve there.
For more details on how to get involved in any of the areas mentioned above -- or others -- you can speak with Pastor John in person, by email, or phone (501-319-4602). We are serious about your teen's safety and security. Every adult volunteer is required to complete an Adult Volunteer Application, which includes a background check. We have lots of opportunities and would love to have you be a part of the team!
