Shepherding Parents with Wayward Children

Jul 16, 2026    Jim Newheiser

How can pastors and church leaders faithfully shepherd parents whose children have wandered from the faith?

In this TMF Member Zoom Call, Dr. Jim Newheiser offers biblical wisdom for ministering to parents carrying the sorrow, fear, regret, and uncertainty that often accompany a child’s rebellion.


The conversation addresses how to help parents examine their own hearts without assuming false guilt, maintain loving relationships without compromising biblical convictions, establish wise boundaries, pray patiently, and entrust their children to the sovereign grace of God.


This is a thoughtful and practical discussion for pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders who want to care for hurting families with compassion, truth, and gospel-centered hope.