As parents there are many challenges in training our children, especially in a society that does not appear to have any commitment to Christian values. We live in a media soaked society that is always teaching - passing on messages to our children that can have huge impact on their lives.

To be more effective in training our young people often we need help. The following websites give information which can assist us - both in understanding the culture around us, and the messages our young people are receiving.

Church/Youth Sites

Flame: Renewal Youth Ministries

Christian Renewal Fellowship

Family Sites

Family First: A website which investigates current issues impacting on families in NZ from a Christian perspective.

Plugged In: This is a Focus on the Family site for young people. It gives reviews of movies, music, TV and other media that young people are exposed to. A great site to check before heading off to the movies, or purchasing music.

Christian Spotlight on Entertainment: A site that gives information about current media releases.

Christian Answers Net: A Christian site with huge amounts of information about all sorts of things.

Flannelgraph: A site with reviews about Christian Fiction

Current NZ Issues

NZ Christian News: This site has up to date information about NZ issues, along with links to other websites that can help us become more effective in proclaiming God's Kingdom.

Investigate Magazine: The Investigate magazine website which has information about current NZ issues that impact on family and life.

Creation Sites

With the continual acceptance of the 'truth' of evolution not only in society, but also in education it is important that our children are equipped with answers. The following sites have a lot of information that will help answer questions, and gives clear reasons why we can believe the Bible is accurate.

Creation on the Web

Answers in Genesis

Institute for Creation Research