How serving helps kids build a lasting faith with Eric and Sarah Holmstrom
36m | Sep 1, 2026What if one of the most important things you can do for your child’s faith is help them become part of the church, not just attend it?
In this episode of our discipleship series, I’m joined by Sarah and Eric Holmstrom to talk about why regularly serving in church can have such a lasting impact on our kids’ faith.
Sarah and Eric share how serving has shaped their own family, why kids are never too young to begin, and practical ways to help children discover where their gifts and personalities fit within the church. We also talk about what to do when your child doesn’t want to serve, why more is often caught than taught, and how to create a family culture of serving without making it feel like something we do to earn God’s love.
If you want your kids to know they have a place and a purpose in God’s kingdom, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond simply going to church and help your family become an active part of it.
Resources:
Thanks-Living: Embracing the Power of Gratitude Every Day
Christian Parenting's latest prayer journal:
Faith in Action: Prayers from James for the Next Generation
(PS You can also listen to Pardon the Mess podcast each Monday starting September 14th to listen to guided prayer and reflection that follows the journal.)
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