Nexus Parents

Nexus High School Ministry is here to help parents raise teenagers that love the Lord and follow Him with their lives.  Check out some of the resources below to help you out, and if you have any questions email Pastor Jimmy for more information.

 

If you're not on the PARENTS E-MAIL LIST please email and full name to: bbcnexus@gmail.com  You'll receive weekly or bi-weekly emails with everything that's happenning in high school ministry.

If you'd like to become a regular Parent Volunteer click HERE to find out more.

 

We need your help!  (Updated 09/08/11)

  • Sign up / info table- we still need some consistent volunteers to serve on a rotation on either Sunday morning or Saturday night. Email Chernell if you can help at: chernell.smith@live.com
  • Winter Camp counselors- Feb. 17-20, 2012. Email Pastor Jimmy at:  jimmy@thebridgebiblechurch.com

 

Other Nexus Needs

  • Digital camera
  • Another mini-dv (small tape) video camera.
  • Large black tire inner tubes for games.
  • Small air compressor.

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PARENT RESOURCES

MOMS IN TOUCH Prayer Group
Liberty High School has a "Moms in Touch" prayer group. Moms who have students at Liberty High School are invited to pray on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 8:30-9:30am.  The purpose is to pray for the school, the staff, and the students. Any interested moms should contact Gina Coleman at:  gcsoutherngirl@gmail.com 

 

Divirce Care Ministry
Divorced? Separated?  You don't have to go through it alone.
DivorceCare is a weekly support group and seminar that will help you rebuild your life.
www.divorcecare.org
     Dennis & Tracy Bell
     Email:  tbell3@bak.rr.com
     Phone: 661-746-642

 

 

LINKS, ARTICLES & BOOKS

BOOK: "Teenology: The Art of Raising Great Teenagers" by Jim Burns, PhD.
Bethany House Publishers, 2010.
This is a great read if you're looking for a parenting book that addresses issues specific to teenagers and is written in light of modern culture and technology.  Jim Burns speaks from the experience of being a parent of teens and of being involved with youth ministry for decades. He's currently the president of HomeWord and senior director of the HomeWard center  for youth and family at Azusa Pacific University.

"Stay calm. Adolescence is a temporary transition.
Work your plan. Hold on to your seat belt. Get as
spiritually healthy as you possibly can, and before
you know it, that sweet kids who morphed into a teen
and sometimes hates you will become a responsible adult"
-Jim Burns

BOOK: "The Five Love Languages of Teenagers" by Gary Chapman.
The Five Love Languages of Teenagers contains very practical guidance on how to express the teen's primary love language, how to teach them appropriate responsibility, and how to properly handle both parental and teen anger.  If you've read the adult version don't think you shouldn't read this!  It contains much information specific to teens and gives great food for thought in your parenting.

 

The website for U.S.S. Parenting is a great FREE resource for parents with wisdom and encouragement for navigating the teenage years. It was deveoped by real parents who are involved with helping other parents at their church. Check out the website at:
http://www.ussparenting.com

"Real World Parents" is a great website for you to check often as a parent of a teen. It's put together by Mark Matlock who works for Youth Specialties and is the speaker for the Planet Wisdom Student Conference.
Real World Parents Website

 

Multitasking Teens: Are they accomplishing more or less?
This interesting article about a new Standford study will give you something to think about, and may be a good discussion starter for you and your teenager.

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If you have questions contact:
Jimmy Higgins;  Youth Pastor
Office: (Tues-Fri):  661.587.2010  x.303
E-mail:  jimmy@thebridgebiblechurch.com

 

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