Christian parenting is of critical importance. From an early age they imitate us. Parents are the most important influence in a child’s life. That is why God in his great wisdom has done some very important things: He ordained parenting in order for our children, whom he loves, to also love him back.

God, in the Bible, gives us hundreds of directions for bringing up our children, and we should be learning from God’s wisdom for as long as we are parents. We hope this growing collection of resources helps you in your parenting journey.

dedicating your baby at common ground

Find out more about why we prefer to dedicate babies at Common Ground Church rather than performing infant baptisms.

passing on a love of the bible to our kids

Helping our kids to see the Bible as a source of truth, instruction, encouragement and inspiration on their faith journey.

Parenting in a box

Two things that we suspect all parents have in common is that we want to be the best parents that we can be for our children, and we have the gnawing feeling that we could be doing better than we currently are.

Take a listen to Parenting in a Box – an evening we hosted to help the parents of Cape Town in becoming the best parents that we can possibly be.

Speakers include Gary and Debbie Kirsten, Nikki Bush, Hein Wagner, Rob Parsons, hosted by Michael Mol.

Parentalk

Parenting is a mixture of highs and lows and everything in between. It can bring some of life’s biggest joys, but also its greatest challenges. For most of us, a bit of encouragement and a reminder that we’re not alone can make a real difference.

We looked at key issues such as communication with our children, setting boundaries, helping them grow in independence while keeping them safe and, above all, building strong bonds with them that will help us weather those teenage storms.

Lessons we wish we’d learned earlier

Rob and Di Parsons have lived interesting lives. Rob was a senior partner in a successful law practice before he founded Care for the Family more than 25 years ago, and he’s written over a dozen books.

He and his lovely wife Di have two children and 5 grandchildren. They both have the desire to talk with each of their grandchildren when they are grown about all kinds of life changing lessons they’ve learned themselves, and some things they’ve gleaned from others they’ve had the privilege of interacting with.

Getting Your Kids Through Church

Rob Parsons, founder of Care for the Family (more than 25 years ago) and author of over a dozen books, talks heart to heart with parents about the struggles facing getting your children through church today.

Healthy Relationships Now That Will Flourish In Teenage Years - The Andersons

Chris and Anne have been married for thirty five years and have three children. They’ve been involved in pastoral work for the last twenty three years, with Chris having had experience as a high school teacher. They live in the beautiful South Coast and believe in the importance of prioritising your spouse, your children and church above all else.

Surfing The Emotional Elephant - Gavin Keller

Gavin is a passionate educator and school leader who shares the practical application with schools, corporates and leaders in order to improve performance and the quality of life. Gavin and his wife Heather have raised two boys to be successful adults – leaders in their fields. He speaks from experience and practice. His guidance is simple, humorous, but dynamic.

What Parents cannot afford to outsource - Brad Anderson

Brad and his wife Anne have four children, and together they serve and give leadership to the children and parenting ministries of Common Ground Church. Brad is passionate about helping parents across Cape Town to be the best parents that they can possibly be. He also serves on the leadership team at Common Ground Rondebosch’s morning congregation.

Parenting In The Digital Age - Duncan Rae

IT Architect and father Duncan Rae shares on the subject of parenting in the digital age.

PINK AND BLUE PARENTING - Gavin Keller

Sweet Valley Primary School Principle Gavin Keller shares on the subject raising boys and girls.

Emotionally Intelligent Parenting - Jodi De Lijster

Clinical Pastoral Therapist Jodi De Lijster shares on the subject of emotionally intelligent parenting.