About Connected Families

Welcome to Connected Families. Here you’ll discover a way of parenting that reflects Jesus’ heart—rooted in grace and truth. We believe every child is uniquely created in God’s image, and every relationship is an opportunity to reflect His love.

Connected Families Team

Join a growing movement of parents

Year Established
2002
Enrolled in courses
25 K+
Parents coached
1100 +
Donors
1500 +
Podcast Listens
2.3 M+
Certified Parent Coaches in 22 countries
165

Thanks to our donors, over 67,000 parents are reached each week with Christ-centered, biblically grounded, research-informed, trauma-sensitive content.

Why families trust Connected Families

Built on the Connected Families Framework™, The Connected Families Approach is:

Biblical

Grounded in God’s word. Guided by grace.

Research-informed

Built with brain science and trusted research.

Practical

A memorable framework and tools you can start using right away.

At the heart of our approach are four simple messages every child longs to hear:

CF Framework

Purposeful in the moment. Transformational over time.

Research-backed results

Parents who participated in the Discipline That Connects online course reported meaningful growth in key areas of parenting and family connection.

34% improvement

in emotional regulation, the foundation of The Connected Families Framework™

49% reduction

in coercive parenting, including less shouting, arguing, guilt, and shame

52% improvement

in parent-child connection, including more conversation, affection, and enjoyment together

34% improvement

in household support, cooperation, and reduced conflict

Meet our Team

Leadership Team

Ops Joe
Joe Dewey

Interim President, Director of Operations

Content Stacy
Stacy Bellward

Director of Content & Marketing

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Chad Hayenga

Director of Development

Edu Cindy
Cindy Wilson

Director of Education, Equipping, & Research

Team Members

Content Chris
Chris Barlow​

Digital Ads Manager

Content Clare
Clare Danz

Social Media Intern

Content Jacquie
Jacquie Danz

Marketing Manager

Content Sydnie
Sydnie Evans

Podcast and Project Manager

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Katie Johnson

cf community Moderator

Edu Marni
Marni Love

Contractor -
Parent Coach and Certification Trainer

Ops Sara
Sara McNutt

Operations Manager

Lori Menikheim 1
Lori Menikheim

Ministry Partnerships Manager

Edu Sara
Sara Paine

Speaker Training Coordinator

Edu Lanell
Lanell Plath

Education & Equipping Program Manager

Edu Alan Corrie
Alan & Corrie T.

Contractors - Certification Trainers

Content Laura
Laura Way

Content Manager and Table Manager

Katie Wetsell Connected Families Staff Coach 1x
Katie Wetsell

Contractor -
Parent Coach and Certification Trainer

Edu Dijea
Dijea Young

Contractor - Parent Coach Instructor

Founders Emeritus

Ops Jim
Jim Jackson

Co-Founder
Visionary

Content Lynne
Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder
Special Content

Board Members

Board Doug
Doug Wood

Board President

Board Suz
Suz Feely

Secretary

Board Chris
Chris Hurley

Member

Board Dave
Dave Scouler

Member

Board Ashlee
Ashlee Weisser

Treasurer

Leadership Team

Team Members

Founders Emeritus

Founders Emeritus

Board Members

Get involved
Connected Families is donor-supported. If you’ve been impacted by this work, there are several ways to get involved.

Parenting is a journey of grace and growth. You don’t have to walk it alone.

Welcome to the Connected Families Learning Hub

Practical support, trusted resources, and ongoing encouragement for your parenting journey.

Looking for the previous Learning Hub? Click here.

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