Alright parents, in this edition of our parents newsletter we have some extremely good resources to send your way. Some of this is for you and your family to process together and then think through how to use the data, some other resources are going to be for you in the mere future. You would be wise to at least go through all of the recommended resources and think through how it affects you, your students, your family, and your church. So for now, we're going to put this here and we probably will need to talk more about these topics together later. Enjoy!

What do Americans believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible? Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research partnered to find out. Every two years, we take the theological temperature of the United States to help Christians better understand today’s culture and to equip the church with better insights for discipleship. Read some of our key findings from 2022 below and explore the data for yourself.

TikTok has established itself as one of the top online platforms for U.S. teens, while the share of teens who use Facebook has fallen sharply

For many of us, dating is more confusing and stressful than it has ever been, but the longing for an intimate relationship is still there. How can we navigate the risks of dating in a healthy way? This week, Pastor Ben Stuart continues in our new series by examining the relationship displayed in Song of Solomon and showing us how to date in a way that honors the other person and gives glory to God. Key Verses // Song of Solomon 2:8 - 3:5

Dating is the topic everybody loves to discuss. It feels like we covered everything in this conversation. Dating according to our “types”. Dating non-Christians and the like. Why men aren’t “choosing” and more…

Hey everyone, as you're praying through where to attend and exercise your membership for the upcoming year, I want you to pray about and consider being a part of this youth group for better or for worse. We never assume that just because you were here last year that you want to be this year and we want each and every year to be a commitment. I know many of you have graduated and moved on from the youth group but still, I want invite you to join and to serve students as you see the need.

For leaders, parents, and youth...please take a look at the application and pray through it. If the Lord leads you here, we welcome you. If you decide not to join, then i pray you find a church and community that is gospel-minded, gospel-serious, and that you bless that church and community with your gifts, talents, resources, and membership. If you need help finding a church, please let me know and I'll be sure to find you one that's awesome.

But if you do want to be a part of CBC, here are the links:

FOR YOUTH: https://forms.gle/vdhumH2jtCK4qPg5A

FOR LEADERS: https://forms.gle/KuMQgrMvTABCCuHg7

Sept. 28 - Passion Campus Tour ft. Sean Curran @ Houston First Baptist Church

December 16-19 Winter Retreat (Registration coming soon)