Drawing from the rich experiences of ministering as a family in Russia, Sweden, and the U.S., let us share with you how to broaden your children's knowledge of God's world and how to incorporate children of all ages in ministry. As a family we have served lunch to the homeless, enjoyed regular visits to nursing homes, participated in English camps for non-native speakers, raised large sums of money for missions, and much more. We know from first-hand experience that children can affect the world, often without leaving their neighborhood.

In our world it is very difficult to protect our children from the influences of those who seek to pollute our children’s minds. Some respond by giving up and just leaving it to prayer; after all, it is a tough battle, and we got through it okay when we were young. Others withdraw, seeking to protect their children from the world. Is there a better way? Learn how we can insulate our children from evil, and at the same time equip them to battle against it, spreading God’s Kingdom into a dark world.

Drawing from the rich experiences of ministering as a family in Russia, Sweden and the U.S., let us share with you how to broaden your children's knowledge of God's world and to incorporate children of all ages in ministry. As a family we have served lunch to the homeless, enjoyed regular visits to nursing homes, participated in English camps for non-native speakers, raised large sums of money for missions, and much more. We know from first-hand experience that children can affect the world, often without leaving their neighborhood.

Our children are precious gifts from the Lord but sometimes they can interfere with our human plans. Many homeschooling parents are in distress because they find their little ones seeking attention at all the wrong times. With six children we have found creative ways to prepare our young “sponges” for school while keeping them creatively occupied so we could concentrate on the older ones. The workshop is full of practical suggestions for educational toys and common household items that can be used to educate and occupy young ones.

Classical education is often defined by what was taught to children long ago. Should we not rather ask the question: What did classical tutors intend students to know once they were educated? Five key questions help us interpret what these tutors would teach our children today if they were in our homes, in our culture, with our language, and with 21st century knowledge.

Busy dads can be involved in school too. Do we pressurize or de-pressurize our wife’s already overloaded day? Redefining homeschool as “family education” can be a great help. We can lead devotions, institute a "Mom’s Day Off," guide the slimy science experiments, read books aloud, surf the internet for solutions, and much more. We are never “too busy” to provide emotional and spiritual stability to our home. Come hear from the perspective of a busy dad who finds creative ways to help. Homeschooling is hectic but eternal. Keep the spark and stand with your wife side-by-side.