Milestone Path

The first step on the Milestone path is Parent-Child Dedication. Often, this Milestone is believed to be specifically for families with newborns. However, at Great Hills, we believe that any family should be dedicated to the Lord regardless of the age of the children in the home. This seminar is designed to equip parents with the tools they need to take on the God-given role of the primary disciple-maker of their children.
Foundational Truth: Understanding the importance of parents as the primary disciple-makers in their homes.
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It is so important to help children prepare spiritually, emotionally, and physically for adolescence. This seminar is designed to equip parents to prepare their children for their teen years intentionally. It teaches the basics of talking with your kids about relevant issues such as physical changes, identity in Christ, and sex.
Foundational Truths: Identity; Spiritual Disciplines; Spiritual Growth
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Kids need to have a firm understanding of Biblical purity, not just sexual purity, but purity in every area of life. This seminar guides parents to begin conversations with their kids about living a life of purity before the Lord.
Foundational Truths: Biblical Purity; Healthy Relationships; Identity in Christ
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The passing of a child into adulthood is a significant event, and parents must equip their children to become men and women of God. This seminar will equip parents with practical tools to disciple their teenage students toward adulthood. Issues such as spiritual gifts, the roles of men and women, spiritual disciplines, and service in the church will be discussed.
Foundational Truths: Biblical Manhood; Biblical Womanhood; Spiritual Gifts and Service; Basic Tenets of the Christian Faith
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Between the ages of 16 and 18, parents must help their students develop the practical and spiritual skills they need before leaving home. This seminar teaches parents how to prepare their students for the world outside the nest. This season can be a very healthy time in a family's journey if parents continue to keep the lines of communication open with their students. Issues such as basic apologetics, courtship and marriage, determining the will of God, life skills for living away from home, and other biblical issues will be explored.
Foundational Truths: Apologetics; Courtship/Marriage; God's Plan for Me; Being a Person of Influence; Life Skills.
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Jeffrey Samplaski

Family Pastor

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Riley Gerwig

Family Associate

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Teresa Smith

Preschool Director

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Stacye Beane

Children's Director

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Brandon Pittman

Student Director

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