Parents
Resurrection Parents
Welcome to the Family Ministry at Resurrection!
We believe Resurrection is the best place to raise a family and we want to partner with you in the formation of your child’s faith.
On this page you will find a variety of resources and opportunities to engage with our community here at Resurrection.
Here are your next steps:
- Click the button below to subscribe to our Kids & Families Newsletter
- Scroll down the page to find our With Parents Podcast, activity booklets, and all the various ways you and your family can get connected at Resurrection
Episode 1
Parenting with Love & Grace
Parenting is a struggle with moments of great joy and great doubt. What if you approached parenting in the same way God approaches us? And what if that strategy helped our kids understand what it means to be loved by God and parented with grace? In this first of two teaching videos, Jason Gant – Pastor of Kids and Family Ministries, offers a Wesleyan view of grace to equip parents with the first tool, Leading with Love.
Episode 2
Parenting with Love & Grace
Discipline and consequence are often the most challenging steps of parenting. But what if we approached them as Correction & Restoration, in the same theological sense of Christ’s sacrificial love and resurrection? This justifying grace of God can be transformative when applied to parenting, especially when the ultimate goal is to raise kids with formation in mind or sanctifying grace. Enjoy this second session of Parenting with Love & Grace and share it with friends and family as we each seek to become better disciples and parents.
Programs & Events
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Wednesdays Mid-Week Fun
Vacation Bible Camp
Talk & Tunes
Kids Music & Choir
Join Jason Gant, the Kids & Families Pastor at Resurrection, as he interviews experts and covers topics to better equip parents in their child’s faith, growth, and character development. You’ll hear inspiring stories, practical tips, and meaningful messages that help you grow, not only as a parent but also in your relationship with God.
Season 7
With Parents interviews Meagan Gordon Scheuerman, author of Babies Are The Worst: A Memoir about Motherhood, PPD, & Beyond. Meagan is honest, vulnerable, and humorous in the telling of her story and educating the public on post pardom depression and its challenges for new parents.
With Parents interviews Blake Thomas, Connection & Care Pastor at Resurrection Leawood about the new Rez Dadas Ministry. Dads Ministry has a new on-the-go digital Bible study & discussion launching in November as well as dad & child park days and other great ways to connect dads and their kids.
With Parents interviews Kori Lauritsen, Consultant, Speaker, Podcaster of Conscious Not Crazy – an approach to parenting focused on being present, eliminating guilt, and moving forward. Kori is partnering with Pastor Jason on a new mid-week parenting series at Resurrection coming this February with an in-person and digital option.
With Parents interviews Lon Davis, who launched a non-profit called Walkin’ & Rollin’ Costumes to build custom costumes for kids in wheelchairs. Lon began early on to fashion costumes for his son, which inspired he and his son to build for others. Since that inspirational moment hundreds have costumes have been created for wheelchair bound kids across the US from this non-profit right here in the Kansas City area!
Season 6
Welcome to the Summer Kids Edition! Tune in as we interview four of our young leaders to give us insights into their perspectives on parenting. This is an enlightening and affirming episode you won’t want to miss.
Season 5
With Parents interviews licensed parent-family educator and coach, award winning author, cohost of the podcast MOMents with Lori & Lee Ann , co-founder of 1 Corinthians 13 Parenting, and national speaker on helping children overcome anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
With Parents interviews Susie Gurley, of Just A Mom Podcast. Hear Susie’s compelling story of her son’s mental health struggle and how the darkest days brough forth hope.
With Parents meets Amy of @everydayoutdoorfamily. She and her family share their greatest outdoor adventures from all around for families with kids to enjoy. Their posts and reels share the best the Midwest has to offer to over 53k followers, so your family can get outside and make memories together!
Season 4
With Parents focuses on important milestones of Kindergartners, 3rd Graders and 5th Graders with Mike Petersma and Shiloh Link, Resurrection’s own Elementary Ministry experts!
With Parents focuses on faith formation of early childhood kids with Amy Fulton and Jennifer Lennan, Resurrection’s own Early Childhood experts!
Season 3
With Parents knows the joy of the holiday season can also bring stress. Jason Gant interviews Dr. Rebecca Chow, Clinical Director of Counseling Services at Resurrection, about ways to decrease stress and increase mental wellness this holiday season.
With Parents introduces you to a resource to help kids understand Dementia. Jason Gant interviews author Jill Pietroburgo about her children’s book, When Grandma Calls Me Jean. Don’t miss this meaningful interview and resource to share with families walking through dementia.
With Parents introduces you to Sidecar Santa! Jason Gant interviews Jordan Tracy who is on a mission of JOY every Christmas season here in the KC area. Listen as he shares why he chooses to bring JOY each year to kids in Kansas City.
With Parents interviews Ann Carter about her important work with Resurrection’s partner schools. We partner in tutoring, teacher support, facility repairs, food backpacks, and more to make a difference in hundreds of kids’ lives. Learn ways to serve with your family!
Season 2
With Parents asks the question “Am I enough as a parent?”. Jason Gant interviews Justin Bastin, licensed marriage and family therapist in Kansas City, Kansas. Justin shares an important message that will leave you encouraged and equipped.
With Parents interviews Sarah McGinnity, founder and owner of Kansas City Mom Collective, a website that offers great insights and articles for Mom’s in the KC area. Sarah shares the importance of community and how it played a huge role in handling the diagnosis of her son having ADHD.
With Parents interviews Kansas City Children’s Author Christal Everett. Christal will discuss the importance of increased representation of diversity in children’s books and how we can support each other in our creative endeavors.
With Parents interviews Krista Eyler a.k.a “Funky Mama Music”. Krista will dig into her life creating music for kids, performing at the White House, and writing a musical that was performed Off-Broadway! She will also discuss the importance of understanding how a child’s brain develops and how to come alongside kids with high sensitivity.
Season 1
With Parents interviews Dr. Andy Jacobs, one of the first sport psychologists to work with a US Olympic team, a professional team and a university athletic department. You’ll hear tips around choosing the right coach for your kid, how to instill a positive attitude, character development, and what to say and not to say during the all-important car ride conversation after a game!
With Parents interviews with Matt Williams, former Duke University catcher and top rated high school catcher who was drafted by the Chicago Cubs. He owned his own club baseball company here in Kansas City and is a father of three young kids. What does it look like to ‘get it right’ as a parent when you have a competitive player? Learn how to navigate the club sports scene and more!
With Parents interviews Shannon Roesgen, swim instructor in the KC area who also offers a step by step FREE training video for parents and their kids as the second part of the interview.
With Parents interviews children’s book author, Dayonne Richardson, who is a Kansas City public school teacher. Her books give kids an understanding of God’s power in their lives and even come with a stuffed doll for love and comfort.
The Best Place to Raise a Family
Resurrection strives to be a church that loves, cares, and shapes kids and their families into an active life of discipleship. We support and equip families and their children by providing safe, fun, and engaging faith development environments where every child (6 weeks – 5th grade) experiences the love of God and where every parent/guardian has the support and encouragement needed in nurturing their family’s faith.
In Kids Ministry programs, we want to create a weekend experience (and mid-week) that become the best times of the week for kids. We hope to create spaces where kids have fun and learn about Jesus through scripture, teachings and song, movement-oriented curriculum, connection with each other and their leaders, and by learning to serve God by serving others with the gifts God has uniquely given them.
