A Helping Florence Flourish Network
Strong families.
Flourishing faith.
A stronger Florence.
Flourishing Families seeks to strengthen Kingdom families for the purpose of advancing the gospel throughout Florence.
Our Foundation
The family is one of God’s most powerful places for discipleship.
We believe marriage is a living picture of the gospel, displayed through everyday life. It is the cornerstone of the family, and strong families are the foundation of healthy communities and a flourishing nation.
We believe God designed the home to be the primary place where faith is formed and disciples are made. Christian parents have the privilege and responsibility of leading their children to know and follow Jesus. Flourishing Families exists to encourage, connect, and equip families to faithfully live out that calling.
Our Purpose
Building the Kingdom in Florence by strengthening the home.
Support and Strengthen Marriages
Encouraging healthy, gospel-centered marriages through meaningful relationships, resources, training, and community support.
Encourage Intentional Parenting
Helping parents create homes shaped by presence, purpose, healthy rhythms, grace, and Christ-centered connection.
Equip Parents for Family Discipleship
Providing practical tools that help parents lead spiritual conversations, model faith, and disciple their children at home.
A Network for Every Family
Every family has a story, a need, and a place to belong.
As Flourishing Families grows, we want to help create connected subnetworks where families can find encouragement from people who understand their season of life.
Single-Parent Families
Connection, encouragement, practical resources, and meaningful community for parents carrying the responsibility of home alone.
Network Coming Soon → 02Families with Special Needs
A place for families to share resources, build friendships, receive encouragement, and connect with supportive community partners.
Network Coming Soon → 03Adoptive Families
Community and support for families navigating adoption, attachment, identity, healing, and lifelong connection.
Network Coming Soon → 04Blended Families
Encouragement and practical wisdom for building trust, unity, healthy relationships, and new family rhythms.
Network Coming Soon → 05Foster Families
A network for families caring for foster children and for community members who want to support them well.
Network Coming Soon → 06Education and Family Learning
Connecting families to education resources, community relationships, and opportunities that help children thrive.
Network Coming Soon →How We Serve
Creating spaces where families can learn, connect, serve, and grow.
Flourishing Families works to fulfill its mission through practical opportunities that strengthen relationships and equip families for everyday life.
Community Gatherings
Family-centered events designed to create connection, joy, conversation, and belonging.
Shared Resources
Books, tools, recommendations, and faith-based resources for marriage, parenting, and discipleship.
Community Partnerships
Connecting families with churches, nonprofits, ministries, educators, and local support organizations.
Summer Book Club
Reading and discussing meaningful books that help families develop healthier and more intentional rhythms.
Lunch and Learns
Accessible learning opportunities featuring practical teaching, community conversation, and useful takeaways.
Family Service Opportunities
Helping families serve Florence together and model compassion, generosity, and faith in action.
Our Story So Far
Growing one gathering, conversation, and family at a time.
Flourishing Families Formed
The network began with a vision to strengthen Kingdom families throughout Florence.
First Event
Book discussion at St. John’s Anglican featuring The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch.
First Family Blessing
A community gathering created to encourage, celebrate, and pray over Florence families.
Family Discipleship Training
Training with Dr. Brian Hughes focused on helping families build faith at home.
Lunch and Learn Series
A practical family learning series hosted at the library.
Summer Book Club
A community discussion of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.
Sunday Lunch at the Trailhead
A relaxed family gathering centered on community, conversation, and connection.
Marriage Mentor Training
Equipping couples and leaders to encourage and support healthy marriages.
Family Blessing at Timrod Park
A citywide family gathering offering encouragement, prayer, and connection.
Summer Book Club
Reading and discussing Habits of the Household.
Book Discussion Lunch and Learn
A practical community discussion designed to help families apply what they are learning.
Family Service Week
A fall break opportunity for families to serve Florence together.
Faith Begins at Home
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children.”
Deuteronomy 6:6–7Join the Network
Help families flourish across Florence.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, pastor, educator, family ministry leader, counselor, or community partner, there is a place for you in this growing network.