Questions You Should Ask Parents?

Ten Questions You Should Ask Parents?

10. What are your biggest hopes and concerns for your teenager right now? (This helps align your ministry vision and plan with what parents see as most needed) 

9. How can I support you as you disciple your child at home? (Reminds parents they are the primary faith influencers, and you’re here to be a valued partner with them.)

8. What’s something about your teenager that I might not see at church? (Gives insight into their personality, struggles, and strengths.) 

7. What’s one way I can pray for your family right now? (Creates trust and opens doors for deeper relationships.)

6. What would can I do to make you feel more connected me and to our youth ministry? (Reveals gaps in communication and opportunities to engage parents better.)

5. What’s one thing you wish our church understood about parenting teenagers today? (Helps you better equip and encourage both parents and leaders.)

4. What do you do to create spiritual moments in your home? (Encourages parents to reflect on their role in spiritual formation.)

3. What’s one topic or issue you wish I would teach on that our students need to hear about? (Helps keep the ministry relevant to real-life struggles.)

2. How can we create more opportunities for your family to grow in faith together? (Opens the door for more family-based ministry initiatives.)

1. What’s your biggest struggle when it comes to staying engaged with church? (Reveals barriers that might be affecting the whole family’s spiritual journey.)