Supporting the Christian Parenting & Caregiving and Nurturing Children Through Worship & Prayer initiatives.
Christian Parenting & Caregiving
The aim of the Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative is to help interested parents and caregivers share their faith and values with their children. Grantees were invited to establish new and/or enhance existing programs that advance the aim of the initiative and address one or both of the following objectives:
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Supporting congregations (especially pastors, children and youth ministry staff and congregational volunteer leaders) and other Christian organizations by developing and providing resources, programs and educational opportunities that will create and/or strengthen ministries to help interested parents and caregivers share their Christian faith and values with their children.
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Supporting Christian parents and caregivers by developing and providing resources and programs to help them learn, adapt and embrace time-honored practices to share their Christian faith and values with their children.
Please utilize the directory below to read about the 125 organizations participating in this initiative. Email christianparenting@indwes.edu with any questions.
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Advanced Studies in Culture Foundation
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Faithful Presence and the Christian Formation of Youth
Dr. Ty Buckman
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Rev. Julius Walls
America Evangelical University
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Exploring God with Children
Rev. Dr. Sung Chang (Joshua) Ryoo
Archdiocese of San Antonio
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Dando Esperanza a las Familias
Joan Martinez
Asbury Theological Seminary
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Growing Families
Laura Hunter
Awana Clubs International
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Equipping Churches and Parents to Raise Resilient Disciples of the Next Generation
Kevin White
Boston University
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Accompanying Immigrant Christian Families Across Generations
Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa
Bridgeport Roman Catholic Diocesan Corporation
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First Witnesses
Todd Kellogg
Campbell University
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The Empowering Families for Spiritual Formation
Sarah Boberg
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
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Rooted and Grounded in Love
Mary Mirrione
Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Odette Barrientos
Center for Children and Theology
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Grace Space Famlies
Jodi-beth McCain
Center for Public Justice
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Colaboración con la Familia
Rachel Anderson
Center for Youth Ministry Training
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Faith Forming Families
Rev. Terence Mayo
Christ Temple Christian Life Center
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Connected Families
Vicky Caldwell
Christian Church in Indiana
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Quest: A Journey of Faith
Rev. Cheryl Russell Kunkel
Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Bishop Teresa Jefferson-Snorton
Church of God North Central Hispanic Region
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Ruta 6:7 Tweens
Rev. Michelle Ramsundar
Church of God of Prophecy Bible Place
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Child Discipleship and Faith Formation
Dr. Shaun McKinley
City Seminary of New York
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Faith and Families
Robert McInnis
College Wesleyan Church
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Wonderspace
Stephanie Freemyer
Concordia Seminary
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Family Discipleship Initiative
Rev. Dr. W. Mart Thompson
Conexión Pastoral
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Mónica Prieto
CrossRoad Institute
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CrossRoad Parenting Network
Dr. Jenny Haddad Mosher
Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana
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EPISCO-Parenting Care Packages
Rev. Canon Allison Reid
Especialidades 625 (e625)
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e625 Equips Hispanic Parents, Pastors, and Christian Educators
Dr. Lucas Leys
Esperanza
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Esperanza Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Rev. Rubén Ortiz
First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica
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The Queens Congregational Cohort for Christian Parenting
Rev. Anna Taylor Sweringen
Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education (FIRE)
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Project B.O.N.F.I.R.E.
B. Joseph Duffy
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
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Dominus Project
Dr. Brian Pedraza
GenOn Ministries
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GenOn Christian Parenting Project
Brittany Sky
General Council of the Assemblies of God
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Fostering Faith in Families
Elly Marroquin
Godly Play Foundation
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Everyday Godly Play
Raenelle Tauro
Grace Mission University
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Dr. Soo-Young Lee
Hampton University
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Roots & Wings for Living and Loving
Debra Haggins
Hispanic Access Foundation
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Nuestras Familias, Nuestros Valores
David Armijo
Indiana University Foundation
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Dr. Brian Steensland
Indiana Wesleyan University
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Imaginarium Parents
Rev. Ronnie Farmer
International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
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Cornerstone
Natalie Werking
International Pentecostal Holiness Church
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Parenting Initiative for Faith and Family
Tiffany Trainor
Iskali
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Vicente Del Real Alvarez
Kidz at Heart International
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Transforming KidZ Ministry
Becky McAllister
Korean District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance
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Online Platform Companion Ministry for Children
Seok Bae
Latin American Bible Institute
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Reaching, Teaching, and Helping Hispanic Parents & Caregivers to Strengthen Faith and Values
Dr. Marty Harris
Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church
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Parents First Initiative
Rev. Dr. Adam Hilderbrandt
Logos Evangelical Seminary
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Christian Family Resource Center
Dr. Shuling Peng
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
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Christian Parenting and Caregiver's Project
Dr. Debra Mumford
Loyola Marymount University
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Spirituality of Parenting Initiative
Elsy Arévalo
Loyola Press
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God’s Gift, Reconciliation and Eucharist, English and Bilingual Edition
Santiago Cortés-Sjöberg
Mahibere Kidusan Coordinating Center in North America
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Advancing Intergenerational Orthodox Faith and Values
Tihtena Mekonnen
Mel Trotter Ministries
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The Bridging Faith: Families Serving Families
Rev. Adam Lipscomb
Memphis Theological Seminary
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Passing the Faith
Dr. Christy Woodbury Moore
Metropolitan AME Church
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SANKOFA
Rev. Cozette Thomas
Middle Collegiate Church
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Just Love Families
Rev. Dr. Shannon Daley-Harris
Millsaps College
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Rev. Sylvia Blackwell
Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA
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Family Faith: Deepening Roots, Strengthening Families
Rev. Norma Malfatti
NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries
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Seeds of Faith
Meg Hoffman
National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry
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OneTable
Christopher Leach
North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church
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The Table & Children’s Table
Kay Kotan
Northeastern Seminary
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Christian Parenting and Caregiving Initiative
Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt
Northwest University
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Family Faith Formation Initiative
Dr. Joshua Ziefle
Olivet Nazarene University
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Dr. Leon Blanchette
Oregon Synod of the ELCA
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Together Lab’s Caregiving Toward a Horizon of Wholeness Initiative
Chris Dela Cruz
Pentecostal Churches of the Apostolic Faith International
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Faith@Home
Elder Aaron Porter
Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
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Faith Forming Families Network (F3 Network)
Lynne Bassett
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
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Around the Table
Rev. Neema Cyrus-Franklin
REAL Community Covenant Church
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Parenting Ambassadors of Reconciliation
Rev. Andrew Morrell
Redemption Church
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The Surge Center for Christian Parenting
Amy O'Brien
Replanted Ministry
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Jennifer Hook
Rio Texas Conference
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Family Faith Formation Initiative
Rev. Dr. Tanya Campen
Robinson School
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Seeds of Faith Project-Spiritual Life
Justin Colon
Root Wellness Center
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The Our Ancestors Garden: Caregiver and Child Health
Rev. AW Shields
Scottsboro Cumberland Presbyterian Church
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OptIN Kids
Rev. Brian Tanck
Search Institute
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Igniting Spiritual Thriving with Diverse Christian Families
Dr. Gene Roehlkepartain
Seattle Pacific University
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Faith Formation Project
Rev. Dr. Katherine Douglass
Second Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Re-imagining Inter-Generational Christian Values and Beliefs
Karen Myers
Silver Birch Ranch
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Foster Family Connect
Michael Jewell
Southern Ohio Synod of the ELCA
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Paraclete Post
Matthew Hazzard
Spring Creek Baptist Church
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Christian Homevisiting
LaKeeyna Cooper
St. Joseph's Society of Josephite Fathers (The Josephites)
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Community Care Program
Susan Chustz
St. Thomas Seminary
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Parents and Families at the Center of Faith Formation
John Roberto
The Episcopal Church
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The Camino Moments: Faith Forward Pathways for Episcopal Families
Rev. Shannon Kelly
The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries
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Radically Inclusive Parenting
Rev. Nereyda Yong
United Methodist Publishing House
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Everyday Faith
Marjorie (Marj) Pon
University of Mount Olive
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Christian Parenting & Caregiving Initiative
Rev. Shannon Marie L. Berry
University of Notre Dame
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Holy Family of Nazareth: Renewing the Hispanic Domestic Church
Benito Medrano
Vibrant Faith Ministries
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The 4th Soil Parenting Project
Dr. Nancy Going
Vineyard Family Services of Central Alabama
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Project Abraham
Charity Suttles
Virginia Mennonite Missions
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The Soil and The Seed Project
Seth Crissman
Virginia Theological Seminary
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Faith-Filled Families: Christian Practices for Abundant Parenting
Donna Sweeting
Wesley Theological Seminary
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Christian Parenting Program
Julie Hagen
World Mission University
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Intergenerational Faith Formation
Dr. Yoon Jung Choi
YouthFront
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Presence-Centered Parenting: Exploring a Spirituality of Carrying Children and Sharing Faith
Mike King