Empowering Parents in Spiritual Leadership

As an author and speaker, I aim to equip parents with the tools they need to be spiritual leaders in their families. Here are some key insights:

• Understand the importance of spiritual leadership.
• Learn practical strategies to lead with confidence.
• Access resources tailored for parents.

Join our community and start your journey towards effective family leadership today!

AUTHENTIC FAITH SPEAKER FRAMEWORK

1. Core Message

Theme: “Nurturing Authentic Faith in the Next Generation”
Susan Greenwood helps parents and ministry leaders remove fear and uncertainty around spiritual conversations, empowering them to disciple their children with confidence, biblical truth, and grace.

Foundational Scripture:

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6

2. Signature Keynotes

A. Establishing a Household of Faith

• Key Text: Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
• Takeaways:
  • Create a spiritual identity for your home.
  • Model faith through consistent example.
  • Lead with humility, not perfection.
• Audience: Parents, church leaders, and family ministry events.

B. From Infancy to Identity: Raising Children Who Know Their Purpose

• Key Text: 2 Timothy 3:15
• Focus: God’s design and calling for children at every stage.
• Content:
  • Recognizing purpose from birth.
  • Nurturing wisdom and spiritual growth.
  • Trusting God’s unique plan for your child.

C. Discipline That Disciples

• Key Text: Hebrews 12:11
• Focus: How godly discipline forms character and faith.
• Takeaways:
  • Four essentials of biblical discipline (pain, purpose, mercy, restoration).
  • Avoiding shame while fostering accountability.
  • Restoring connection after correction.

D. Faith That’s Real: Moving from Head Knowledge to Heart Transformation

• Key Text: 1 Timothy 1:5
• Focus: How to help children move from knowing about God to knowing Him personally.
• Takeaways:
  • Recognizing authentic faith.
  • Guiding children through doubts and second chances.
  • Modeling repentance and grace.

E. Anchored in Truth: Raising Children to Resist Cultural Drift

• Key Text: Colossians 2:8
• Focus: Equipping kids to stay rooted in Scripture amid cultural change.
• Takeaways:
  • Building family traditions of faith.
  • Countering cultural confusion with biblical clarity.
  • Creating spiritual rhythms that endure.

3. Consulting Pathways

Parent & Family Consulting

• Develop custom “Household of Faith” plans.
• Guide families through faith-based parenting milestones (dedication, discipleship, discipline, service).
• Help parents create meaningful family traditions and devotions.

Church & Ministry Consulting

• Train children’s and family ministry teams in authentic discipleship.
• Develop parent resource libraries and small group studies.
• Equip leaders to partner with parents in spiritual formation.

Workshops & Retreats

• Parent Retreat: “Building Faith that Lasts”
• Leadership Training: “Partnering with Parents in the Mission of Discipleship”
• Teen Breakout: “Living Set Apart in a Compromised Culture”

4. Speaker Pillars

Each talk or training aligns with these four pillars of authentic faith development:

1. Pray – Cover every stage of parenting with intentional prayer.
2. Teach – Integrate Scripture into everyday conversations.
3. Show – Model faith authentically through action.
4. Grow – Pursue continual transformation for parents and children alike.

5. Ideal Audiences

• Parent conferences
• Women’s retreats
• Family and children’s ministry trainings
• Christian schools
• Church leadership workshops
• Faith-based nonprofits and family counseling centers

6. Framework Outcomes

Participants will:

• Learn how to confidently lead faith conversations at home.
• Understand how discipline and discipleship intersect.
• Build family rhythms centered on prayer and Scripture.
• Recognize how authentic faith grows through humility and grace.
• Be equipped to help the next generation stand firm in biblical truth.

7. Supporting Resources

• Authentic Faith Parent Guidebook
• Household of Faith Workshop Workbook
• Faith Foundations for Families (Church Training Kit)
• Authentic Faith Discussion Journal