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The opening session at D6 was Ed Stetzer , President of LifeWay Research. He was answering the question, "For parents who have developed children to be faithful and passionate Christ followers as adults, what exactly is it they did to produce such spiritual champions for Christ? Here are some quotes from him: Three things he brought out from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 The necessity of sharing your faith. It must be ongoing and repeated. This is not sin management but new life. We must live the spiritual life. He talked about the importance of the rhythm of life (walk, rise up, etc.) We as parents cannot lead what we don't live. There is a need for marking your home. He then shared about a research project they had just recently completed answering the question above. He shared 7 predictors that occurred in the homes of effective parents. These are things that seemed to influence the spiritual development of their children. They are: Regularly spent time in prayer Achieved good...

LifeWay Research: Parents Look Inward Not Upward for Guidance Written by Mark Kelly NASHVILLE, Tenn., – Most American parents feel their parenting skills and family life are pretty good, but they are reluctant to describe their homes as peaceful, relaxed or joyful and their daily family time consists mostly of eating dinner and watching television, according to a new study from LifeWay Research. While most parents are trying to improve their skills, far fewer look to the church or the Bible for help . (italics mine) The Parent Adventure The national survey of 1,200 parents with children under 18 at home was conducted by LifeWay Research, the research arm of LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention.The study found that 96 percent of parents agree they consistently try to be better parents. Fifty-eight percent agree strongly and 38 percent agree somewhat with this statement.“Parents claim they are trying hard to be better parents but they are not welcoming outsi...