Grandparent Resources

What Christians Want to Know has an article on the role of Christian grandparents. The article can be accessed here.

FamilyMatters, in an article, describes 4 Biblical roles of grandparenting... check out the roles below:

ROLE 1 God wants you to be a BLESSING GIVER (Prov 10:7)

"The memory of the righteous will be a blessing…" Prov. 10:7

Be a Blessing Giver:

Spiritually by: 

• praying for them and with them
• encouraging them in their growth and gifts 
• valuing them as God’s special creation

Emotionally by:

• celebrating their accomplishments
• encouraging them through their struggles
• communicating unconditional love always

Physically by:

• providing a home where they’re always welcome
• providing arms where they’re always safe
• providing an atmosphere where they’re always accepted

ROLE 2 God wants you to be a LEGACY MAKER

"The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him." Prov. 20:7

Be a Legacy Maker by:

Bringing honor to your family reputation through godly living

• living a life of integrity both publicly and privately
• bringing the best out in those around you

Making decisions based on an eternal perspective

• finishing well- always have the end goal in mind
• loving people and using things instead of loving things and using people

Leaving ‘good tracks’ for your grandchildren to follow

• letting them know why you do what you do
• being and example of faithful living

ROLE 3  God wants you to be a TORCH BEARER

"Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come." Psalm 71:18

Be a Torchbearer…

Of the gospel to your grandchildren and your community 

• make sure your grandchildren hear the truth of the gospel
• trust the Holy Spirit to draw them on His time schedule
• demonstrate a consistent concern and compassion of unsaved people

Of moral living in an immoral world

• take bold yet gracious stands on moral issues
• show them how to flourish spiritually in a hostile culture
• teach your grandchildren to develop discernment as you help them evaluate their world

ROLE 4  God wants you to be a STANDARD SETTER

"‘The righteous will flourish like a palm tree…They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, proclaiming, ‘The Lord is upright; He is my Rock, and there is no wickedness in Him.'" Psalm 92:12, 14-15

Be a Standard Setter…

By modeling, teaching and encouraging:

• inspiring faith
• consistent integrity
• practical poise
• personal discipline
• steadfast endurance
• contagious courage