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“Today’s episode will help us understand the crucial, biblically mandated role of grandparents in nurturing their grandchildren's Christian faith and provide practical strategies for active spiritual engagement.”
The Role of Grandparents in Christian Discipleship | Featuring George Postumus
George Postumus, a pastor with 39 years of experience and a staff member of Legacy Coalition, discusses the vital role of grandparents in Christian discipleship. Addressing a room of grandparents, Postumus emphasizes that the Bible commands Christians to teach both their children and grandchildren. He shares personal experiences, Scripture references, particularly Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 78, and offers practical advice on intentional Christian grandparenting. Throughout the video, George addresses common misconceptions and cultural barriers, urging grandparents to actively share their faith with their grandchildren. The session includes prayers, personal anecdotes, and an invitation to integrate this ministry into church life.
Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Initial Setup
00:07 Counting Grandchildren and Ministry Introduction
01:01 Opening Prayer and Speaker Introduction
01:47 Personal Background and Ministry Importance
03:57 Family Introduction and Long-Distance Grandparenting
05:51 Biblical Perspective on Grandparenting
07:15 Discovering the Role of Christian Grandparents
11:27 The Importance of Passing Down Faith
16:03 Challenges and Strategies in Grandparenting
25:28 Generational Decline and the Role of the Church
31:28 The Rise of Grandparenting Ministry
32:03 The Biblical Mandate for Grandparents
33:14 Preparing Grandkids for the Future
34:00 The Influence of Grandparents
34:40 Passing on Your Faith
36:04 Communicating Spiritual Joy
41:47 The Importance of the Soul
44:03 Types of Grandparents
47:46 Launching Grandparenting Ministries in Churches
58:22 Engaging with Grandkids Spiritually
Resources on Discipleship
“Today’s episode will help us understand the crucial, biblically mandated role of grandparents in nurturing their grandchildren's Christian faith and provide practical strategies for active spiritual engagement.”
The Role of Grandparents in Christian Discipleship | Featuring George Postumus
George Postumus, a pastor with 39 years of experience and a staff member of Legacy Coalition, discusses the vital role of grandparents in Christian discipleship. Addressing a room of grandparents, Postumus emphasizes that the Bible commands Christians to teach both their children and grandchildren. He shares personal experiences, Scripture references, particularly Deuteronomy 4:9 and Psalm 78, and offers practical advice on intentional Christian grandparenting. Throughout the video, George addresses common misconceptions and cultural barriers, urging grandparents to actively share their faith with their grandchildren. The session includes prayers, personal anecdotes, and an invitation to integrate this ministry into church life.
Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Initial Setup
00:07 Counting Grandchildren and Ministry Introduction
01:01 Opening Prayer and Speaker Introduction
01:47 Personal Background and Ministry Importance
03:57 Family Introduction and Long-Distance Grandparenting
05:51 Biblical Perspective on Grandparenting
07:15 Discovering the Role of Christian Grandparents
11:27 The Importance of Passing Down Faith
16:03 Challenges and Strategies in Grandparenting
25:28 Generational Decline and the Role of the Church
31:28 The Rise of Grandparenting Ministry
32:03 The Biblical Mandate for Grandparents
33:14 Preparing Grandkids for the Future
34:00 The Influence of Grandparents
34:40 Passing on Your Faith
36:04 Communicating Spiritual Joy
41:47 The Importance of the Soul
44:03 Types of Grandparents
47:46 Launching Grandparenting Ministries in Churches
58:22 Engaging with Grandkids Spiritually
Resources on Discipleship
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