Resources

The internet is full of resources about the Bible, theology, spiritual formation, and more. Some of it is sound and can benefit your walk with the Lord, and some of it…not so much.

We’ve pulled together some of our favorite resources (available online or in print) to help you parse through the theological noise.

Theology & Spiritual Formation

We are called to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). This requires grace-driven effort on our part, intentionally setting aside time to be with the Lord in prayer and personal study. The resources intend to help with that effort.

Disclaimer: The Parks Church might not agree with every doctrinal or cultural stance taken in these resources.

Family Discipleship

It is both the privilege and responsibility of parents to bring up their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). One of the clearest pictures of this in the Bible is found in Deuteronomy 6:5–7

5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

- Deuteronomy 6:5-7

We believe this paints a picture of family discipleship that is intentional (a purposeful/thoughtful decision and action), consistent (something that is a regular rhythm of the home), creative (different ordinary means and moments to teach the gospel) and communal (you are sharing this endeavor with others). God’s Word paints the picture of parents discipling kids in the everyday rhythms of life in hopes of seeing them grow in the grace, beauty, and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 

But how do we practically obey this in our homes and families? Every family has different dynamics, schedules, responsibilities, and ages of children. There is no one-size-fits-all way of doing family discipleship, but there are a lot of helpful resources that will help you disciple your children. We hope you will utilize these resources in your home!

Because God graciously adopted us into his family through Jesus, we hope to reflect God's heart through adoption and foster care. Our ministry team prayerfully supports and equips families by walking alongside them through all stages of adoption and foster care. This page is for those interested in adopting and/or fostering as well as those interested in playing a supporting role. We each have a vital part to play in the Biblical mandate to care for vulnerable children.

“Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.”

- James 1:27

Adoption & Foster Care