Practical help for the parenting season you’re actually in.

You love your child deeply—but that does not mean you always know what to do next.

Between big emotions, behavior struggles, school pressure, screen time, faith questions, changing friendships, and the constant feeling that you should be doing more, parenting can start to feel heavier than it was meant to.

The Parent Summit is a place to pause, breathe, and receive practical wisdom, fresh encouragement, and clear next steps for the child right in front of you.

A day designed with real parents in mind—with encouragement, connection, childcare, lunch, and space for your questions.

A day created for real parents with real questions.

Parent Summit | Saturday, August 8th from 8AM-1:30PM

Parenting today comes with a lot of noise. There are endless opinions, constant pressure, and no shortage of advice—but what most parents are really looking for is wisdom they can trust, support that feels grounded, and space to ask honest questions.

Parent Summit was created to offer just that.

Together, we’ll talk about parenting in today’s generation with practical help, connection, and grace. The day will include thoughtful teaching, time for Q&A, lunch, a book signing, free childcare, and meaningful time to connect with other parents who are walking through many of the same questions you are.

This is not a day for perfect parents. It is a day for parents who love their kids and want to keep growing.

Featuring
David Thomas

Author, speaker, counselor, and co-host of the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast

We are honored to welcome David Thomas as our featured speaker for Parent Summit.

David has spent more than three decades sitting with children and families as a therapist at Daystar Counseling Ministries. He is also an author, speaker, and co-host of the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast.

Through his counseling, books, podcast, and speaking, David has made it his life’s work to offer practical help and hope to families.

At Parent Summit, David will help us talk honestly about parenting in today’s generation—what kids are carrying, what parents are navigating, and how we can respond with wisdom, connection, and grace.and want to keep growing.

What you’ll walk away with

Most parents do not need more vague encouragement. They need help that makes sense when they get back home.

At Parent Summit, you’ll walk away with:

Practical tools for responding to your child with more clarity and confidence.

Fresh encouragement for the moments when parenting feels heavy or discouraging.

A better understanding of what kids are navigating in today’s generation.

Space for your questions through a dedicated Q&A.

Connection with other parents who are walking through similar seasons.

A renewed reminder that you are not parenting alone.

FAQ

  • Parents of children of all ages, from babies through high school.
  • Grandparents, guardians, and foster parents are welcome too.
Absolutely. The content is designed to encourage and equip every parent and caregiver.
Childcare is provided for ages birth-5th grade as well as Buddies, our special needs ministry. Please register them ahead of time so we can be ready! Lunch will be provided for children as well. Click here to register your children.
Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks will be provided for adults. Lunch will be provided for children.
Yes, registration is on a first come, first serve basis.
Yes, it is $30 per couple, $15 per adult.
Childcare opens at 8:00am. Worship Center Doors open at 8:15am. Please bring your confirmation email to the check in table.
Space is limited, we strongly encourage you to register ahead of time.
Everyone is welcome regardless of if they attend NewHope.
YES! If they are a parent or caretaker, this would be a great time to invite them!
David Thomas has been sitting with children and families as a therapist at Daystar Counseling Ministries for over three decades and hosts the Raising Boys & Girls Podcast. Through his counseling, books, and speaking, he's made it his life’s work to offer practical help and hope to families. Raising Boys & Girls
No, the sessions will not be recorded.
Dave Thomas will be selling and signing books after the sessions are finished.