Brenda Worley, Flo Worster, Kathy Bower, Jodi Payne, and myself will be coming home tomorrow following the three day Orange Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. I have to admit I was a bit hesitant in traveling over 7 hours with 5 women in one vehicle but I have to admit I had a blast!
The Orange Conference is all about taking red (church) and yellow (family) = Orange.
For so long I've heard, "Help, fix my teenager" but this is all about equipping the parents or families to do the work of the ministry. As parents we must realize that WE have the responsibility of our children's spiritual condition not the youth pastor or children's minister. Parents, as a youth pastor I can be replaced and so can the children's minister, etc. There are others out there that could take my spot and actually do better but me as a father-I could never be replaced! My daughter only has one day here on earth-me! That makes me unique! Parents, you are unique! There is not another you! God has not called anyone else to be a parent do your child-he has called you! Your kids need you! Your teen needs you!
What a refreshing week we've had but we must travel back to West Monroe tomorrow! I can't wait!
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