Brandon Hiltebeitel
Old Jacksonville Campus Pastor at Grace Community Church; former HB Lead Pastor at Mariners Church and Discipleship Strategist at LifeWay Christian Resources.
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Aug 6, 2026
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So from both or one of those perspectives, what is one thing you think parents unintentionally do that makes church feel like an obligation instead of a joy?
Brandon HiltebeitelGUEST
I think the answer's the same either way, although perhaps there's more pressure when you're on a church staff.
Brandon HiltebeitelGUEST
But w- if a parent doesn't find joy in the church, it doesn't mean their kids can't, but I, I...
Brandon HiltebeitelGUEST
The best way for a, for a kid to love the church is to grow up with parents that l- truly love the church.
Brandon HiltebeitelGUEST
Like, if you see it as an obligation, it's gonna be a lot easier for you to pass that on to your kids.
Brandon HiltebeitelGUEST
You know, Jesus talks about where your treasure being, there your heart being.
11:33
When our kids inevitably see flaws in church leaders or church members or us, how do you want them to process that through the lens of the gospel?