Helpful Resources

Hey Students & Parents! 

 

No one could have imagined that just a few weeks ago we were planning and executing a full schedule of activity.  Our calendars were full.  Students were anticipating a week off to enjoy Spring Break with friends and family. Now, everything has changed.  Now, we are doing school from home, sports are canceled, and for so many of us we are trying to figure out each new day as it comes.

 

Northcliffe Church doesn't have all the answers to all your questions.  But, what we do have is the ability to try to resource you and your teenager to maximize these days to the best of your ability.  This special newsletter is geared to provide you with helpful resources from a variety of places so that you, your student, and your family can continue to grow spiritually together in a meaningful way. 

 

In addition to the following links to online articles and tools, you can visit northcliffeonline.org/covid-19 for additional resources for kids, students, and adults.

 

If you have any questions or if we can serve you in any way during this temporary season of not gathering together, please send us an email at [email protected].  

 

Jeff Dye

Lead Pastor

Home Chats: A Parent's Guide to Healthy Conversations During the Coronavirus Outbreak

 

Growing Leaders has developed a special resource for parents and students to utilize during this season of life.  This eight-week resource provides parents a tool to create healthy conversations with their student.  Each week they will be releasing a new HomeChat resource for you to do together.  A few of the weeks are already online with new material being added weekly.  Click here to learn more and to download this free resource!

 

Unplugging: Tough Times Create Tough Christian Students

 

The Bible is full of stories of Bible heroes who became heroes because they went through some tough times, and those experiences strengthened their faith. Let's face it – most of us have never been through tough times like what we are experiencing right now. Schools are closing indefinitely, the economy is suffering, and health concerns are on everyone's mind. So instead of giving in to fear and panic, why not let God use this time to build up your faith and "toughen" up your spiritual nature.  Read more...

10 Things To Do When Your Kids Are Stuck At Home

 

Our friends at YM360 posted an article with ten things you can do with you kids while they are stuck at home. Check it out!

Dads: How to Make the Most of the Coronavirus

This article was posted by our friends at YM360 to all the dads out there.  "No one can replace you in the lives of your children. The influence you have on your own children cannot be replicated by anyone else, so I want to challenge you to use it correctly." This quote by the author is what drew me to read the article.  It's a short read and a helpful reminder that as a dad, my involvement in my children's lives are vital to their spiritual development!