Strong leaders build strong families. On this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with longtime friend, ministry partner, and internationally-known pastor Craig Groeschel, founding pastor of Life.Church and host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.
Together, Rob and Craig dive deep into what it takes to lead well at home and in ministry. With vulnerability and wisdom, Craig reflects on how he and his wife, Amy, raised six children who are all actively serving in ministry today. Their approach wasn’t based on a perfect formula, but on creating a culture of grace, truth, and intentional presence.
They dive into:
- Why parenting isn’t about perfection, but presence, consistency, honesty, and spiritual sensitivity
- The intentional choices Craig and Amy made, including homeschooling and tailoring their approach to each child
- How to build a life-giving family culture centered on spiritual identity, not rigid rules
- The mistakes they made (and what they would do differently) in balancing discipline and discipleship
- How Life.Church supports family health among staff through resources, counseling, and mentorship
- Why parents are still the most powerful voice in a child’s life and how to steward that influence well
This conversation offers rich encouragement for parents, pastors, and ministry leaders alike. It explores the unique spiritual responsibility parents carry, addresses the challenges of technology distractions, and highlights the vital role of grace and transparency in discipling children.
Craig reminds us that great spiritual leadership does not start on a platform. It starts around the dinner table, in consistency, and in everyday moments of living out our faith with our families.
🎧 Listen now and be inspired to lead in your family and in ministry with intentionality, humility, and a heart fully surrendered to Jesus.
Resources from this episode:
Parent Resource Hub – A new initiative in development with OneHope and partner churches including Life.Church. The Parent Resource Hub provides churches with strategy, training, and resources to support parents as they disciple their children.
Gen Alpha Research – Explore OneHope’s global research on reaching and discipling the next generation.
Life.Church Parent Resources – Practical tools and support for parents from Life.Church.
