Parent Commissioning
Why Parent Commissioning?
We believe that God has called parents to be the primary disciple-makers in their home, and Parent Commissioning is the first step of our church partnering with parents to raise up their kids to follow after Christ. Whether you are a new parent through adoption or birth, or a parent that’s newer to Mercy Hill, we desire to partner with you to raise your kids to follow Jesus. Through this event, we desire to celebrate the blessing of kids, explain to parents the important role they play in making disciples of their kids, and offer parents tools for the journey.
Upcoming Dates
Register HereStep #1: Parent Gathering
This event occurs during the 9:15 service at the campuses indicated below. Please choose one of the following dates:
- Sunday, March 15, 2026: all campuses
- Sunday, March 29, 2026: Ridge Campus only
Step #2: Commissioning Weekend
This event occurs during weekend services at all campuses.
- Thursday, April 16, 2026: Ridge Campus only
- Sunday, April 19, 2026: all campuses
The goal of Parent Commissioning is to begin a partnership between the church and home.
Parent Commissioning takes place twice a year and is a two-part event, including a Parent Gathering and an on-stage Commissioning. During our Parent Gathering, held on a Sunday morning during the first service at each Mercy Hill campus, our goal is to focus on equipping and resourcing you as parents. You will hear from one of our pastors on the role parents play in their child’s spiritual development and how we, as a church desire to partner with you along the way. Then, you will hear from parents at your campus who will discuss practical tips and stories on how to best set up family discipleship rhythms in all stages of your kids’ lives. You will also receive resources to get you started in discipling your children at home. During the Parent Gathering kids can be checked into MH Kids. The Parent Gathering will end in time for your family to attend our second service.
The second part of Parent Commissioning takes place on Commissioning weekend. On this day you and your children will be asked to come up to the stage during the service to be prayed over by the church. This happens at each campus, during each service. Photographers will take photos of your family on stage and then take family photos after the church service for you to remember the day!
We pray this event will be a starting point and milestone of your commitment to parent as a follower of Jesus in the years to come!
Expectations
Due to the commitment that the church is making to commission parents, we do have a few expectations of those who would join us for Parent Commissioning:
Parent Commissioning differs from baby dedication in that the focus is the commissioning of the parents/guardians to disciple their children. Because of this, it’s not necessary to attend the event each time your family grows. However, feel free to attend again if you feel it would be a good time to recommit in making disciples of your kids.
Parents are asked to attend both the Parent Gathering and Commissioning Weekend portions of Parent Commissioning.
On Commissioning Weekend, parents are welcome to check their kids into MH Kids and pick them up in time for the Commissioning, or wait to check them in after the Commissioning.
