We all want to raise kids who are resilient, responsible, and ready for life. It can be difficult in a world of conflicting advice and constant pressure. Join us for this 3-part parenting conference that will give you a clear roadmap from birth to launch. It will be deeply practical, biblically grounded, prayer-centered, and focused on helping families live for the Kingdom of God.

Night 1: FOUNDATION - Building on the Rock (Ages 0-12)

• How to create intentional discipleship rhythms in your home


• Communication patterns that build lifelong relationships


• The role of community, individual, and family faith formation


• Working through early-years challenges: sibling conflict, defiance, lying, peer issues

Night 2: FORMATION - Preparing for the Teen Years (Ages 10-18)

• The developmental progression: from "pulling them along" to "side by side" to "encouraging forward"


• Managing expectations from church, school, and community


• How hospitality builds identity and social support


• Preparing for questions, freedom, and identity formation

Night 3: FREEDOM - The Goal & Navigating Challenges

• What resilient young adults actually look like


• Working through common challenges


• The Four Questions framework for any parenting challenge


• How to transition from director to advisor

About the teacher: Dr. Luke Wynja holds three graduate degrees in theology and counseling. He and his wife live in Lakeville with their 11 children. In his doctoral research, he interviewed young adults (ages 18-25) about parenting practices they found most helpful in their teenage years. His findings, personal experience as a parent of 11, and biblical truth are the foundation of this conference. 

The conference each night runs from 4:00 - 7:00PM. There will be one hour (4:00 - 5:00) of lecture style content then parents are encouraged to go out and spend time in reflection and discussion over dinner, at home, or in community with each other (5:00 - 7:00). There will be childcare and dinner for kids provided. Feb 7, March 7, and April 11. You may attend one or all three of these sessions. 

We will have nursery (6 weeks - 3 years) and Elementary aged childcare. The elementary age group will play a group game, eat dinner, then watch a movie.

Below is an option for payment. The cost to put on this event is around $25 per night, per adult attending, which helps cover dinner for children and childcare. If cost would prevent you from attending, please don’t let it. We would still love for you to be there!