February 19th, 2026
by Rod Zwemke
by Rod Zwemke
Across our communities, young families are searching for truth, belonging, and hope. They are navigating the pressures of careers, parenting, finances, digital overload, and a rapidly shifting culture. Many feel overwhelmed. And many are more spiritually open than we might assume.
The question is not whether young families need the Gospel. The question is whether we are positioned to reach them effectively.
For many churches, this demographic represents both an incredible opportunity and a persistent challenge. We desire to see young parents discipled, marriages strengthened, and children grounded in biblical truth. Yet we often struggle with practical realities:
These challenges are real—but they are not insurmountable.
The encouraging news is that several churches in our association are learning how to adapt without compromising the Gospel. They are discovering practical ways to remove unnecessary barriers, build authentic relationships, and create environments where young families feel welcomed, supported, and spiritually challenged.
That’s why this upcoming training on “How to Reach Young Families” is so important.
This training isn’t about gimmicks or trends. It’s about clarity. It’s about understanding the mindset of today’s young parents. It’s about aligning ministry strategy with mission. It’s about equipping pastors and church leaders with practical, proven tools that churches of any size can implement.
Imagine your church five, ten, or twenty years from now—filled with young adults who were once the children of families you intentionally reached. Imagine baptisms that ripple through entire households. Imagine grandparents worshiping alongside grandchildren because someone decided it was worth the effort to adapt and engage.
Pastor, you are not alone in this mission. And you do not have to figure it out by yourself. This training is an investment, not just in attendance numbers, but in the future health and vitality of your church.
Sign up today and join us in building churches where young families don’t just attend, they truly belong and grow.
FACILITATORS
David Wenger, Pastor of Hopewell
Alex Gailey, Pastor of Sola City
Mark Thomas, Pastor of Hagen Creek
Registration for this fight club is closed.
The question is not whether young families need the Gospel. The question is whether we are positioned to reach them effectively.
For many churches, this demographic represents both an incredible opportunity and a persistent challenge. We desire to see young parents discipled, marriages strengthened, and children grounded in biblical truth. Yet we often struggle with practical realities:
- Competing weekend schedules and youth sports
- Declining cultural familiarity with church
- Limited volunteer bandwidth
- Programming that unintentionally reflects a different generation
These challenges are real—but they are not insurmountable.
The encouraging news is that several churches in our association are learning how to adapt without compromising the Gospel. They are discovering practical ways to remove unnecessary barriers, build authentic relationships, and create environments where young families feel welcomed, supported, and spiritually challenged.
That’s why this upcoming training on “How to Reach Young Families” is so important.
This training isn’t about gimmicks or trends. It’s about clarity. It’s about understanding the mindset of today’s young parents. It’s about aligning ministry strategy with mission. It’s about equipping pastors and church leaders with practical, proven tools that churches of any size can implement.
Imagine your church five, ten, or twenty years from now—filled with young adults who were once the children of families you intentionally reached. Imagine baptisms that ripple through entire households. Imagine grandparents worshiping alongside grandchildren because someone decided it was worth the effort to adapt and engage.
Pastor, you are not alone in this mission. And you do not have to figure it out by yourself. This training is an investment, not just in attendance numbers, but in the future health and vitality of your church.
Sign up today and join us in building churches where young families don’t just attend, they truly belong and grow.
FACILITATORS
David Wenger, Pastor of Hopewell
Alex Gailey, Pastor of Sola City
Mark Thomas, Pastor of Hagen Creek
Registration for this fight club is closed.
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