b'61 %23 %9 % 7 % 4 times Once Occasionally Almosta month a month throughout neverthe yearSTATE OF CHILD DISCIPLESHIP REPORT 24Memorizing Bible verses Serving the church or community41 %32 %29 % 28 %26 %20 % 14 %10 % 4 times Once Occasionally Almosta month a month throughout neverthe year 4 times Once Occasionally Almosta month a month throughout never Important disclaimer: You might find yourself looking at these charts and the year thinking, I dont know who filled out that survey, but it certainly wasnt the parents in my church. They dont engage in discipleship practices at home. Additionally, 62% engaged in some type of generosity at least 1 time to 4 times a month, while 58% served their community together as a family atThis survey is a snapshot of parents and leaders who disciple kids; there are least once to 4 times a month, with an additional 28% saying they servedcertainly communities across the country that experience less involvement together occasionally throughout the year. from the parents than what is shown here. If that happens to ring true for you, here is a little bit of encouragement: Continue resourcingparents and start digging deeper. Parents were asked: In your home, how often does (do) your child(ren) participate in the following activities? For the families in your church needing support to simply attend church with regularity, continue providing them with weekly resources to equipPracticing generosity or giving them for better faith conversations at the breakfast table, in the school pick-up line and on the sports field. Resource them and start listening to what they say. Prompt them with insightful questions that bring clarity to 35 % how you can come alongside them, united in the discipleship of their kids. 27 % 33 % Pray for all the parents in your church and faithfully offer them opportunities to build discipleship pathways for their families. As lives are transformed and a culture of discipleship is built into the foundation of your church, youll 5 % see more families join you at the table! 4 times Once Occasionally Almost Lets go back to the factors causing overwhelm and concern in parents: a month a month throughout neverthe year social media, societal pressures, technology and school shootings; invite them to start talking about those fears. Meet their core needs before you hand them more resources. Then help them find ways to incorporate discipleship practices into their family schedule; dont create additional schedules for them. 35'