Too Tired, Too Busy, and Leaving It to the Church: Why Parents Can’t Miss Their Role in Discipleship

The Reality of Parenting Today

Life is busy. Between work, school, sports, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to think, I just don’t have time for family worship. But discipleship doesn’t have to be another item crammed into your schedule—it can be woven into what you’re already doing.

In the next 4 blogs we are diving into the 8 most common reasons parents don't disciple their kids. 

Objection 1: “I’m Too Tired and Too Busy”

Family worship isn’t about adding one more chore. It’s about immersing your everyday life in prayer, Scripture, and conversation about God.

• Pray together in the car.
  
  

• Read a short Bible verse at the dinner table.
  
  

• Sing a worship song while getting ready for bed.
  
  

When you make discipleship part of your family’s normal rhythms, it won’t feel like a burden—it will become a joy your kids look forward to.

Objection 2: “It’s the Church’s Job to Teach My Kids About God”

Church is vital. But even the most committed families—attending every Sunday—get about 150 hours of church influence a year. You, as a parent, get over 3,000 hours.

The most effective discipleship happens when the church and home work together. Parents are the primary spiritual leaders in a child’s life, and the church is there to cheer you on and equip you.

Bottom Line:

You don’t have to be perfect, and you don’t have to do it alone. But you do have to be intentional. Small, consistent steps make an eternal impact.