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An association by parents for parents. PLA is a community and network of parents, with a commitment and dedication to the developmental formation of the child’s oneness with Christ, to be his body and bride, and the formed lifestyle of God’s influence in their day-day decisions and choices. A formation that begins from the womb, through the formative years, into their young adulthood. PLA is a global movement of like-minded parents committed and dedicated to the advancement of parenthood for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom.

The PLA Charter of Parenthood is a set of beliefs and commitments that help us maintain the integrity of our membership and provide focus in our mission. All members of the PLA must pledge to hold the following beliefs to be true and honor the commitments set forth below: Beliefs: ● Adherence to the knowledge and belief that God created the parent and parenthood as the fundamental social infrastructure for the advancement of His eternal purpose in Christ and the Church ● An understanding that copulation to procreate is therefore God’s facility in the parents for generating the human being whom he would spiritually give birth to and be formed in Christ as a member of his body, his flesh and bones, hence his bride ● Parents are God’s portal for the entrance of the child into the world ● Parents are therefore God’s primary ministers for the child’s early childhood development and Christian formation, into their young adulthood ● Parents are God’s stewards of the child. As such, the child belongs to God, as well as the parental rights to the child Commitments: ● As the primary ministers of God, parents commit to parenting the child to have a formed personality in the identity God has given to the Church (to be the body and the bride of Christ) and a formed lifestyle of God’s influence in their day-day decisions and choices, as modeled by Christ ● Parents commit to a routine set of scheduled activities they are to do to and with the child for the formation of their developmental assets (mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and behaviorally) in bearing and living out the identity God had set for the Church, (to be the body and the bride of Christ), and the lifestyle of a strong personal influence of God in the management of their day-to-day decisions and choices, as modeled by Jesus Christ ● Parents commit to a teamwork practice of parenting with the spouse (where it applies), for the early childhood development and Christian formation of the child, from the womb into their young adulthood ● Parents protect their children by shaping/forming/conditioning the mental, emotional, and the behavioral assets in their Christian formation, that would insulate or barbed them from the influence of the increasing social degeneracy of our time Parents commit to continuous education for enhancing their competency and leadership as the primary ministers of God for the parenting of their children – a response to 2 Timothy 2:15

All classes of like-minded parents (birth parents, to-be parents, now parents, foster parents, adoptive parents) including uncles and aunties and other significant adults in the life of the child are eligible to join the PLA.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS Parents $30.00/per individual $50/per household In addition to standard membership, PLA members can also attain honorary membership status through additional donation gifts: Bronze Life – $400 Silver Life – $750 Gold Life – $1,500 Premium Life – $2,500

Highlights that you are a member of the PLA. It also has a membership ID that gives you access to special perks and programs of the PLA. Gives you the opportunity to become part of a community by parents and for parents, who ● Champions God’s mission of parenthood for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom ● Gets access to PLA’s Parents-to-Parents Network of Support System, to gain the help you need from peer parents, to thrive in your parenthood ● Serves as an ambassador, representing the PLA Charter of Parenthood in their local community, neighborhood, city, and state/country ● Serves as a Change Agent, whom God is using to bring hope to our world, in an increasing social degeneracy of our time ● Drives their passion to actively invite other like-minded parents to join the Association, which is an excellent way of expanding our community and solidifying our collective force as change agents ● Participates in PLA’s Parents Leadership Forum – A monthly non-formal educational virtual program that brings prominent guests from a wide range of disciplines (psychologists, physicians, nutritionists, family practitioners, Christian educators…), to share knowledge in their special area that would help parents thrive in their parenthood ● Attends Parents Leadership Development Center national conferences and trainings to sharpen their competency in their parenthood ministry to their children ● Gets certified as Trained Ministers of God in Christian Parenthood ● Supports enrollment in The KinderChrist Child Development Center Program uniquely positioned to serve the needs of parents in the workforce, who are to ensure that the children receive God’s desired outcomes in their early childhood development and Christian formation, while learning the skills they need for academic excellence, and success in their work for livelihood Obtains voting rights on key decisions for the association

Life memberships never expire. The individual parent or household plans renew annually and won't expire unless you choose not to renew.

In most cases, your membership will expire within one year of the date of purchase, unless payment was received for a two-year membership. If you are a life member, once fully paid never expires.

Your membership ID number is how we recognize PLA members and can be found on your membership card. Your membership ID number will be shared via e-mail after completing intake form and your registration is confirmed.

The purpose of the National Convention is to inspire, educate and empower our community of parents in the power of the Holy Spirit, with the goal of solidifying the mission for championing the advancement of parenthood for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom and protecting our children against the degeneracies of our time. Opportunity to fellowship and network with peer parents and getting fueled with resources to thrive in your parenthood to your children. For any additional questions concerning joining the association, please contact us at parentsleadershipassociation@gmail.com.