Two weeks ago many of our local schools went into lockdown due to the threat of a potential school shooting. We’ve discussed this tragedy of the sinful world we live in at youth group and Pastor Josh addressed the congregation. There are resources at Gateway Church to help you, your family, or your student process any fears or worries they may have after this event. However, you are another great resource to help your child. They know you. They trust you. They feel safe with you.
As a parent or caring adult, discipling the children you love to follow Jesus requires hard conversations. This article from D6 Ministries provides five challenges that are intended to guide your students to respond to tragic events like school shootings in a way that helps them lead and love those in their schools like Jesus. I’d encourage you to read this article by yourself and then with your teen. Use it as a starting point for conversation but more importantly an opportunity to talk about our need for God and his protection within this broken world.
