FAMILY MINISTRY TIMELINE
As a parent, understanding the phase your kid or student is in changes the way you affirm, discipline, and connect with them. With help from our friends at Orange, we've put together this timeline map to help you have a better sense of what your kid or student needs most in their life right now. Whether you should EMBRACE, ENGAGE, AFFIRM, or MOBILIZE them to help them trust Jesus more, this graphic will help guide you in being the best parent you can be! For a larger view of the timeline, simply click on the image below. Hey, it may not even be a bad idea to download, print and place it somewhere you'll see it regularly.
FREE RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Who doesn't love free stuff? Well, we're a bit partial in Family Ministry at Woodland, but we think the only thing better than free stuff is free stuff that helps you grow in your relationship with God and with your kids. So, we decided to pull back the curtain on many of the parenting tools we use to help you win at parenting.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL KIT
Considering how the past 2 years have gone, it’s likely that the school year will be unpredictable, too. But one thing is certain—back to school means a new rhythm for the entire family.
In all the chaos and adjustment, it can be difficult for families to create intentional moments to connect in meaningful ways. This worksheet is designed to help you do just that—be intentional about the things that matter to your family during the 2021-2022 school year.
Back-to-School Kit
In all the chaos and adjustment, it can be difficult for families to create intentional moments to connect in meaningful ways. This worksheet is designed to help you do just that—be intentional about the things that matter to your family during the 2021-2022 school year.
Back-to-School Kit
PRAYER CALENDAR
This 30-Day Prayer Calendar was created as a tool to help parents pray daily for their family. Each day consists of a prayer prompt. While there are “weekly” themes, if you miss days in between, that’s okay! You can simply pick up where you left off.
Use it once for 30 days or use it to create a cycle of 30 days that you repeat over and over as you continue to pray for your family throughout the year.
30-Day Prayer Calendar
Use it once for 30 days or use it to create a cycle of 30 days that you repeat over and over as you continue to pray for your family throughout the year.
30-Day Prayer Calendar
31 Days of Making it personal
Any time is a good time to make a personal restart. Working on becoming the best YOU is the best way to love and lead those around you. That's why for 31 days, we’re providing parents with something to think about or pray to help you prioritize your spiritual, mental, and physical health.
31 Days of Making It Personal
31 Days of Making It Personal
21 Questions
Don't we all want to have more meaningful conversations with our kids? Whether it's in the car, in the backyard, or at the dinner table, these question prompts are guaranteed to spark lively conversation in your family.
Preschool Questions
Elementary Questions
Middle School Questions
High School Questions
Preschool Questions
Elementary Questions
Middle School Questions
High School Questions
Encouragement Cards
We know how much it can mean to the kids and even teenagers in your life when you write a note of encouragement to them. Especially for no reason! To be used in lunch boxes, backpacks, or just to leave around their room, these downloadable encouragement cards are a great way to remind the kids and students in your life that they are loved. Click below to download and print.
Encouragement Cards
Encouragement Cards
family discovery pack
Have you ever taken the time to discover what’s unique and special
about your family? Whether you have or haven’t, your family is growing
and changing, so discovering who you are is always a good idea. Sit down,
take a look at your calendar, and choose some time for everyone to get
together for some bonding, learning, and fun! Download below!
Family Discovery Pack
Family Discovery Pack
work kids can do
As parents ourselves, we all know how important it is to teach your kids and students responsibility, but mowing the lawn unsupervised may not be the best idea for a 3 year old. With that in mind, we've included a Phase-specific list of age appropriate chores. We've also included a chore chart for you to download and print to use at home.
Phase-Specific Work List
Chore Chart
Phase-Specific Work List
Chore Chart
moneytalk kids activity kit
Everyone wants to help their kids and students win with money! So, we wanted to provide these activity kits to help you speak with your kids about it based on the phase of life they're in. For even more resources, we encourage you to check out Dave Ramsey's resources at the last link.
MoneyTalk for Preschoolers
MoneyTalk for Elementary Kids
MoneyTalk for Middle & High School
Dave Ramsey Resources for Kids & Students
MoneyTalk for Preschoolers
MoneyTalk for Elementary Kids
MoneyTalk for Middle & High School
Dave Ramsey Resources for Kids & Students
conversation guides
As parents, we all have great intentions on having the BIG talks with our kids while they are in our care, but sometimes we just don't know when to do it or have the right words. That's where Conversation Guides come in! As a church, we want to help you win in the parenting world by giving you the tools to be better with the most important conversations you will ever have with your kids and students.
FAITH
A discussion about faith looks different at every phase. It can be talking with a preschooler about Jesus being God’s Son or with a student who is having doubts for the first time. We wanted to make these Phase-specific Conversation Guides available to you so when the need arises, you’ll be ready to talk to your child about faith. Click the corresponding links below to access them.
Preschool Faith Guide
Elementary Faith Guide
Middle School Faith Guide
High School Faith Guide
Faith Life Map
Preschool Faith Guide
Elementary Faith Guide
Middle School Faith Guide
High School Faith Guide
Faith Life Map
technology
Technology is on an ever-increasing rise, and it’s becoming a greater presence in the lives of children and students. Don’t miss the opportunity to talk with your kids and students, get on the same page, and LEARN from each other so you can better parent on this focus topic! Click the corresponding links below to access them.
Preschool Technology Guide
Elementary Technology Guide
Middle School Technology Guide
High School Technology Guide
Technology Life Map
Preschool Technology Guide
Elementary Technology Guide
Middle School Technology Guide
High School Technology Guide
Technology Life Map
sexual integrity
Are we really going to talk about this? If you want your kids to grow up with sexual integrity, then the answer is – YES! But we’re not talking baseballs and butterflies here. No, this talk is a bit harder. That’s why we want you to have these helpful conversation guides for you so you can LEARN what to say (and what not to say) to your kid at each phase along the way.
Preschool Integrity Guide
Elementary Integrity Guide
Middle School Integrity Guide
High School Integrity Guide
Sexual Integrity Life Map
Preschool Integrity Guide
Elementary Integrity Guide
Middle School Integrity Guide
High School Integrity Guide
Sexual Integrity Life Map
ANXIETY
We recognize that helping a child or teen with anxiety is a challenge. Download the age-appropriate resource with tips and practical ways you can help.
Preschool Anxiety Guide
Elementary Anxiety Guide
Middle School Anxiety Guide
High School Anxiety Guide
Preschool Anxiety Guide
Elementary Anxiety Guide
Middle School Anxiety Guide
High School Anxiety Guide
BULLYING
No one wants bullying to be a part of the school experience, but it happens. We want to help you navigate this difficult situation with the Bullying Conversation Guide.
Bullying Conversation Guide
Bullying Conversation Guide
salvation (for kids)
This is an exciting time in a kid’s life. They’re starting to ask questions about their faith. They’re wondering about God and His love for them. They may be asking a lot of questions about Jesus—questions that you may struggle with yourself, or questions that may not have a simple answer. But that’s okay. This is a starting point for your kid to begin a life-long conversation about faith. Click below to access this specific Conversation Guide
Salvation Conversation Guide (For Kids)
Salvation Conversation Guide (For Kids)
HEALTH
There are key conversations that are important for parents to have with their child during the different phases. One of those conversations is building healthy habits. Equip yourself to start or continue the conversation with this Health Conversation Guide.
Preschool Health Guide
Elementary Health Guide
Middle School Health Guide
High School Health Guide
Healthy Habits Life Map
Preschool Health Guide
Elementary Health Guide
Middle School Health Guide
High School Health Guide
Healthy Habits Life Map
DRUGS & ALCOHOL
It’s the conversation no parent wants to have, but they have to have it at some point—either before or after. Sure, the schools talk about it a lot. And there are occasional ads about it on TV and social media, but at some point, your kids need to hear you talk about drugs and alcohol. Equip yourself to know what to say and how to say it with this Conversation Guide!
Drugs & Alcohol Guide
Drugs & Alcohol Guide
CRISIS
Our world is filled with tragic events, and sometimes that tragedy hits close to home. Equip yourself to help your child navigate tough situations with these phase Crisis Conversation Guides.
Preschool Crisis Guide
Elementary Crisis Guide
Middle School Crisis Guide
High School Crisis Guide
Preschool Crisis Guide
Elementary Crisis Guide
Middle School Crisis Guide
High School Crisis Guide
Meet your family ministry team.
mike wilder
Children's Pastor
Mike has been serving in full time church ministry for over 15 years as a Children's Pastor. His desire is to see children grow up to be like Jesus. He believes church should be fun, exciting, and safe for children of all ages. Mike would consider himself as being a big kid doing a job that he loves…telling kids about Jesus in relevant and creative ways. Mike and his wife Brittany have been married for 15 years and they have 4 kids, Rilynn, Ansley, Lucy, and Calffrey. He enjoys running, camping in his RV, Disney, sipping black coffee, and telling dad jokes.
SANDRA DURAN
SAMMY DURAN
Preschool Ministry Coordinator
Middle School Pastor
Sandra is part of our preschool ministry team & has worked with children for over 15 years. She’s a mom of three who loves a good suspense novel, beach sunsets, & Poppo’s chips & salsa. Say hi to Sandra on social and email below.
Sammy is the Middle School Pastor and has been in ministry for over 10 years. He’s a big kid at heart and firmly believes there is no wrong time to listen to Christmas music. He’s an avid runner and an Arizonan-turned-Floridian who still hasn’t adjusted to humidity or sweet tea after 15 years. Say hi to Sammy on social and email below.
Savannah Schultz
Woodland Kidz Coordinator
CONNOR LONG
High School Pastor
Connor serves as our High School Pastor. He has been involved at Woodland for the past 5 years and he is an avid Chipotle goer. Connor is also a huge Tampa Bay Lighting and Buccaneers fan! Say hi to Connor on social and email below.