BLENDED FAMILIES

Did you ever notice how The Brady Bunch got just about all their stepfamily challenges  worked out in the first episode? Any home in which at least one spouse brings children from a prior relationship knows that it is much harder in real life than it was for the Brady family. That’s why blended families need to add an extra measure of
intentionality.

The additional challenges you face in building a strong marriage and family make following Jesus’ example of laying down your life for others even more essential. (Philippians 2:4-7)

Allow God to redeem your story. Every stepfamily brings with it the hope for a redeemed life story—the hope that difficult chapters of the past can be followed by better days.  Stepfamilies quickly learn that better days don’t appear magically. As they submit to God’s calling and trust His ability to write their stories, however, they find He is still able to make all things new.

We want to help you navigate this part of your parenting journey.

If you are a part of blended family and would like to be in a small group with other parents who are on a similar journey, let us know. We have blended family small groups that meet on a regular basis.

We have a parenting study specifically for blended families, "The Smart Step-Family" by Ron Deal. This provides a solid Biblical framework and practical guidance for helping stepfamilies work to honor God.  

Or, if you would like to be a part of this ministry or if you just need some parental encouragement, please contact Peggy Baldridge.