Relay Exchange
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passing the baton of faith to the next generation by fostering mother-daughter connections

the Relay Exchange® program equips mother-daughter small groups using curriculum that combines Biblical principles with learning practical skills

 
 
 
 

Our Curriculum

 

Three important aspects of the Relay Exchange® program set it apart from other programs.

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BIBLE

Jesus said His words are foundation words, that we are to listen and then “work the words into your life” (Luke 6:46-47 MSG). That is the goal of the Bible portion of each lesson—to give the girls foundational Biblical principles on which to build their lives. We want the girls to hear from Jesus and then weave what they have learned into their lives right now.

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SKILL

The Relay Exchange® curriculum employs a unique approach: each of the skill lessons is intentionally paired with a Biblical principle in a way that is engaging, relevant and memorable. The curriculum includes instruction and homework, which is designed to be completed by the mother-daughter pairs at home together during the following month.

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SERVICE

Relay Exchange® groups participate in service projects designed to foster a sense of community and to follow the example of Jesus. Groups of mothers and daughters serve together in their communities, spreading love and hope and meeting the needs of others. Relay Exchange groups have adopted community gardens, served the homeless, collected items for shelters, and much more.

The Relay Exchange program is…

+ INTENTIONAL

In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Paul states what has become a pivotal truth as we seek to encourage women to pass along their faith to the next generation. Paul says he is running his race in a way that he has a shot at winning, and he is encouraging all of us to run to win, envisioning eternity as our prize. Running to win requires training, discipline and intentionality. Running to win means having a game plan, and parents need a game plan to follow as they pass along their faith to the next generation. A game plan, even the best and most well executed game plan, won’t ensure the baton won’t be dropped, but we as parents are to do all we can to run to win, leaving the outcome in God’s hands.

+ SUSTAINABLE

Importantly, a game plan for passing faith to the next generation must be sustainable. In order to be sustainable, it must be doable for the mothers and it must be appealing and engaging to both generations. While girls will sit and listen and relate, they also seek action. Learning by hearing is great. Learning by hearing and DOING is better. Both mothers and daughters should be looking forward to meeting and being together. One of our favorite questions has always been, “when are we having Relay Exchange again?” (Also a favorite, “why can’t we meet every week?!”).

+ RELATIONAL

Relay Exchange mothers lead girls to Jesus in the context of relationships—mothers and daughters, mothers linking arms, and girls cultivating lifelong friendships. Relay Exchange small groups are designed to be an avenue for mothers to support and be supported by other mothers of girls. The groups foster friendships between girls and create long term, often lifelong, friendships that are centered on a shared and growing faith. The skills and activities built into the curriculum create shoulder to shoulder opportunities for creating bonds that can only be formed in shared experiences. Groups talk a lot about how to handle life’s challenges, but even more, they tackle challenges together.

Get Involved

The Relay Exchange program can be implemented in numerous ways! Groups may either cluster around a neighborhood, church or school, or may function independently as single small groups. The sections below will point you to exactly where you need to go to get involved and form a group!

 

MOM

Are you a mom looking for the best mother-daughter small group curriculum that provides a fun and engaging pathway for you to intentionally invest in the spiritual development of your daughter(s)? Look no further!

SCHOOL

Are you with a school and looking for a program that functions as a parent run extracurricular activity that builds community, fosters mentoring of both girls and mothers, provides cross age level interaction, and promotes community service activities? Look no further!

CHURCH

Are you with a church and looking for a program that functions as a parent run extracurricular activity that builds community, fosters mentoring of both girls and mothers, provides cross age level interaction, and promotes community service activities? Look no further!