What is a Faith at home church? -  This vision seeks to connect one's faith at church and one's faith at home.  Faith Begins at Home means practicing, sharing, and modeling faith in marriages, families, and relationships.

On a broader scale, it is a international movement that is equipping pastors, church leaders, individuals, parents and grandparents to bring faith and authentic Christian living back into our 24/7 lifestyle at home.

It is not just a program, but it is a return to the home being the primary place where faith is learned and applied.  It is for singles, married with no children, single parents, and the traditional family.

The research show that despite our creative in church programs, the next generation is largely not active in their faith once they are 2 years out of high school.  Only 10% of Christian families do any proactive discipling in the home.

Is emphasizing Faith at Home a new fad? - No. In fact, it is a very old command.  The Scriptures have always taught that the home is where faith is nurtured and passed from generation to generation. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 2 Timothy 1:5).  Research confirms that parents are the number one influence on children in matters of faith.

Introduction to Concept of "Faith at Home" (vs "Faith at Church") - Video

My family is a mess, am I alone? No, in fact marriages and families have been being destroyed at an increased rate over the last 40 plus years through divorce, dissension, and division.  We are committed to the home being a place where God is honored and loved again, and seeing this result is in new type of family.

Does New Life have Children's and Youth Ministry? Yes! In fact we have a robust childrens and youth ministry and we love it!  However, our purpose in these ministries is first to support faith training in the home, not replace it.  In fact we are passionate about helping, encouraging and equipping parents, so if you are new to all this, fear not!

We foster an atmophere where parents can get away from the cultural mentality of outsourcing discipleship to the church, and then equip them to do what they do so much better than the church can.  It is not hard, in fact most parent realize that it is no more effort, but a little more intention.

How would I start with my family? - Starting is the hardest part... our resource page gives you recommended reading.  Coming to New Life will enable you to join in a group of other parents who desire the same thing as you, to do their best to model and pass their faith down to their children.   Important Note -- it is never too late to start, even if your children are grown.

Can you recommend resources to help me get started? Yes, we are constantyly updating our resources... they are all on this page

Can't the church just train my child about God for me? -  Parenting and families are discipling everyday.  Every choice made in the home is discipling.  Research shows that parents are at least 3 times more effective than anyone else in influencing their children in matters of faith.  Put another way, our kids end up like us because God has given us so much influence in their lives.

What if I am single or my kids have left the home? Faith at home is not just traditional families with kids at home.  Empty nesters can get involved in mentoring or being a spiritual parent to someone who does not have one.  Singles need others to join with and create 'family' units to support and encouarge each other. Faith at Home is a church wide vision.

Continue on to the Faith at Home Resources Page