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Pals for Parents
One helpful club position you may want to consider is that of a Parent Pal. At the beginning of the club year, this person’s responsibilities are to greet parents as they bring their children and begin building relationships.
Unchurched parents and parents on the fringes of your church will especially benefit. Dr. Charles Arn, president of Church Growth, Inc., points out that when parents build relationships with church people, they are more likely to receive Jesus and become involved in the church.
Armed with a coffee pot and perhaps snacks and copies of your club calendar, your Parent Pal can:
introduce parents to each other
show interest in parents and kids
tell about your church programs
invite parents to get involved in club
keep parents up-to-date on club happenings
As the year progresses, the Parent Pal can work with you or your Special Events Coordinator to plan special club events that include parents, such as:
parents open house
cookout
board game party
The Parent Pal ministry might even grow into a special parent meeting during club time, such as:
parenting study/support group (book or video study)
Bible study/small group
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