interactive chapters that include an undergirding scriptural principle, group activities, discussion questions, ideas for practical implementation in your home, and Spirit of Prophecy counsel made relevant to today’s parents. 2. DVD Set. Each of the 10 chapters in the manual has an accompanying DVD segment. The segments are hosted by Claudio and Pamela Consuegra, and have guest appearances with such experts as Leslie and Prudence Pollard, César and Carolann DeLeón, Katia Reinert, Mike and Gayle Tucker, and more. 3. Web Support. Ongoing Web support provides updates, additional resources, a parenting e-newsletter, and opportunities to submit questions
and prayer requests at www.HelpImA Parent.org. There’s also a Facebook page, “Help! I’m a Parent.” Versatility
This resource may be utilized in a variety of ways, including by parents in their homes, large church groups, prayer meetings, Sabbath school classes, or small-group meetings in homes. In addition, the principles presented are applicable to a variety of family settings, including single parents, blended families, divorced couples who are coparenting, and grandparents raising grandchildren. The manual and DVD set is available through AdventSource at www.AdventSource.org or 402-4868800. Additional manuals may also
be purchased separately for those who wish to use this resource in a group setting. Plans also include the release of this entire package in Spanish before the end of 2014. Development will then continue with a similar resource for parents of children ages 8-12 and ages 12-18. The purpose of this resource is to inspire and encourage parents on their journey to be the disciple makers of their children. Take up the exciting challenges and blessings of parenthood and enjoy the journey that explores the God-given role of parenting. n 1 Carl D. Bowman, “Culture of American Families: A National Survey” (Charlottesville, Va.: Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia, 2012). 2 Ibid., p. 10.
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