Thursday, May 14, 2026

The long-anticipated days of summer break are almost here! The pace of life will slow as priorities shift to include maximizing the long, hot days of summer.  

Summer is also a great time for us to invest in our families. God has given us the high calling to speak into our children's lives and teach them what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. 

Four Practical Tips for Pointing Kids to Jesus this Summer:  

1. Stay consistent with attending church. 

Now that school is out, it’s easy to get out of the habit of going to church each week. Not going to church regularly teaches our children that church isn’t important to us. By getting together with the local church on a regular basis, we can experience community and worship Jesus together (Acts 2:42-47). Make church attendance fun for everyone — cook brunch together after a morning service or go out for ice cream after church.  

2. Continue to pursue your personal relationship with Jesus. 

When we spend time reading the Bible and praying, our kids notice. Time with Jesus changes the way we parent our children and respond to them. If this is a new habit for you, summer is a great time to get started! Let’s not let the change in schedule stop us from continuing to grow in our own adventure with Jesus. Remember, you are the greatest influence in your child's spiritual life.  

3. Find an age-appropriate Bible or devotional to read together as a family. 

We do this at breakfast because most evenings, my husband and I are too tired to do it well. Find what time works best for your family and do it consistently. Simply reading a verse and praying together can make such a huge difference in your family. 

4. Plan one or two service projects to complete together. 

Do not overthink this. Something as simple as doing yard work for an elderly neighbor or preparing a meal together for someone in need can make such an impact on how our children see Jesus. Check out our monthly Second Saturday Service projects for ways your family can serve together. Jesus set an example of service for us and calls us to serve one another in the same selfless way He did (John 13:14-15).  

Important conversations about Jesus happen when we're intentional with our time. Ask the Lord to bring opportunities for you to lead your children on their life-changing adventure with Jesus.  

By: NewSpring, with edits