Valuable resources from Axis:
Weirton Church of the Nazarene youth ministry now has an organizational pass for Axis ministries. Axis does the work of keeping up with all the latest apps, movements, and newsmakers in culture so you don't have to. Through our church, parents can access The Culture Translator Premium (a weekly email updating you on the current trends and topics teens are exposed to every day), over 100 different Parent Guides, (ranging from general issues including "Parent's Guide to Social Media" or the very specific, like "Parent's Guide to Riverdale"), Conversation Kit Videos (covering topics like "Gender," "Anxiety," or "Video Games") and more.
If you are affiliated with our church you have access to any of the Conversation Kits, Parent Guides (and more) for free. If you would like a link to all of the shared resources, fill out the form below.
Want to have everything Axis has to offer at your fingertips? With our church's organization pass, parents are able to receive an All-Axis Pass, which includes the Culture Translator Premium, for just $5 per year (normally $99/year). This can be accessed through a downloadable app on your phone, or by web browser. For a coupon code and instructions, fill out the form below.
Click "Download File" to see a sample of the Culture Translator email.
If you are affiliated with our church you have access to any of the Conversation Kits, Parent Guides (and more) for free. If you would like a link to all of the shared resources, fill out the form below.
Want to have everything Axis has to offer at your fingertips? With our church's organization pass, parents are able to receive an All-Axis Pass, which includes the Culture Translator Premium, for just $5 per year (normally $99/year). This can be accessed through a downloadable app on your phone, or by web browser. For a coupon code and instructions, fill out the form below.
Click "Download File" to see a sample of the Culture Translator email.
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Access to all the Parent's Guides is one of the benefits available to our parents.
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Other Resources:
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To learn more about any of these resources, or for samples, talk to Pastor Bennett.
For info about our youth group, visit our Ignite Youth Ministries page.
To learn more about any of these resources, or for samples, talk to Pastor Bennett.
For info about our youth group, visit our Ignite Youth Ministries page.
General Resources for Parents
Sign up for their free Culture Translator weekly email (or read past editions) with updates on trending topics that will impact your teen. Axis does the work of keeping up with all the latest apps, movements, and newsmakers in culture so you don't have to. Also find quality paid content such as Parent Guides, dynamic video Conversation Kits, and more. For complete access to all of their resources consider the All-Axis Pass--parents connected to our youth group can now get an annual subscription for just $5! Contact Pastor Bennett to get a coupon code.
The Restoration Project is all about equipping men with resources for intentional fatherhood and brotherhood, understanding the important role of Godly men in raising up the younger generations.
Resources and support for individuals and families looking for hope and healing in regards to sexual struggles and brokenness. The "Free Tools" page, Podcast episodes, or the Conquer Series may be particularly helpful to families with teens.
Resources related to Smartphones and other Devices
Whether your kids are getting ready to have their first phone, or have had one for years, this is an excellent practical guide that applies Biblical principals and a wealth of know-how to help your family form and maintain healthy standards and safeguards. These are from the guys at Axis (see above). It's a proven winner, full of well-articulated reasoning and plans that anybody can implement at any time.
A comprehensive website with information on internet safety, including "how-to" guides for devices, recommended software, and more. These guides will help you know how to set time-limits and content restrictions on your devices.
Bark.us is a highly recommended monitoring service for parents. It uses advanced technology to monitor text messages and an abundance of social media apps as well, including Snapchat. Bark reviews interactions and sets notifications about high-risk activity. It saves your time by not making you pore through text logs, allows some level of "privacy" for your teen, but is effective in identifying danger. Bark.us has been credited with preventing 16 school shootings.
Another monitoring software preferred by some of our parents, with features that may not be found in other monitoring services.
Grieving Children & Teens
If you have a teen in your life that is experiencing grief due to loss of a loved one or a significant life change, we have resources and trained individuals that can help you. Find out more information and teen-specific resources by contacting Pastor Bennett Briles or completing the form at the page linked above.