Grow 365 Stage Five — Mars Hill Church

Your teen is growing…

In this stage, your teen continues to grow and mature. Not only are we committed to helping you navigate all the changes that take place in your teen’s life during this season, our desire is for you, as parents, to become more like Jesus as you join God in the work He’s doing in the life of your teen.

Until your child reaches MILESTONE 6: High School Graduation

What Parents Often Need in Stage Five

As kids transition into the teen years, deeper independence, a wide array of emotions, and more complex choices mark a season of significant change. Here are a few things parents often need in this stage:

Support Navigating Social Trends
Because our culture and communication styles are constantly changing, parents need help staying informed and engaged in their teens’ world.

Tools for Staying Emotionally Connected
As teens begin to pull away, parents need guidance in how to continue to connect with their teens in a loving and healthy way.

Truth and Encouragement from the Church
Parents need the support of a church community that speaks truth into their teens’ lives and reinforces what’s being taught at home.

Intentional Moments for Faith Conversations
Because teens are growing in independence and have busier schedules, parents need advice in creating meaningful opportunities that encourage them to depend on God.

Balance Amid Busy Schedules
Sports and extracurriculars often dominate family time, so parents look for ways to maintain healthy rhythms and spiritual priorities.

Adjusting Communication Styles
As teens mature, parents may need to shift how they communicate to stay engaged and respectful in the relationship.

Peace of Mind in a Season of Big Choices
As teens face weightier decisions, with real-life consequences, parents often carry new levels of concern and value wisdom and support.

GROW365 Opportunities For Stage Five