TKG Message | 03.06.2026
Pastor Chris explores how God designed family as the original container for His kingdom, where parents are called not to raise mini versions of themselves, but to see Christ formed in their children through love, presence, and rest in God’s finished work.
In this deeply personal message on family, Pastor Chris Mitchell reveals how God’s design for family extends far beyond cultural expectations or personal ambitions. Drawing from Abraham’s calling in Genesis 18:19 and the beautiful imagery of Adam and Eve’s creation, he shows how parents are entrusted with God’s children, not their own. The goal isn’t raising successful achievers who mirror our dreams, but seeing Christ formed in the next generation. Pastor Chris emphasizes that mothers carry a unique “building” grace, like Rachel and Leah who built the house of Israel, while fathers are called to guard their hearts and create tables of encounter where God’s presence is central. Using the metaphor of children as hand-carved arrows, he reminds parents that their role is shaping and launching, trusting that when families rest in God’s finished work rather than striving in their own strength, children grow like olive shoots around the table. This message offers both conviction and hope for parents at every stage, whether just beginning or seeking restoration.
Scripture References:
Genesis 18:19
Genesis 2:21-22
Second Corinthians 4:6-7
Galatians 4:19
John 5:19-20
Isaiah 22:21-23
Ruth 4:11
Psalm 127:1-4
Psalm 128:1-3
Proverbs 4:23
First John 1:1-3
First Corinthians 4:15
