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 +
Monthly 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

Director of
Operations

Content Stacy

Stacy Bellward

Content & Marketing Director Podcast Host

Edu Chad

Chad Hayenga

Director of Education
& Equipping

Edu Cindy

Cindy Wilson

Ministry Partnership &
Research Program Manager

Team Members

Content Chris

Chris Barlow

Marketing Specialist – Contractor

Content Jacquie

Jacquie Danz

Marketing
Manager

Content Clare

Clare Danz

Social Media
Intern

Content Sydnie

Sydnie Evans

Podcast and
Project Manager

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder
Special Content

Edu Marni

Marni Love

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Edu Sara

Sara Paine

Parent
Coach

Edu Lanell

Lanell Plath

Equipping & Education
Manager

Edu Alan Corrie

Alan & Corrie T

Parent Coach Instructors – Contractors

Content Laura

Laura Way

Content Manager &
Community Moderator

Edu Katie

Katie Wetsell

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Edu Dijea

Dijea Young

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Founders Emeritus

Ops Jim

Jim Jackson

Co-Founder
Visionary

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder
Special Content

Board Members

Board Doug

Doug Wood

Board Chair

Board Suz

Suz Feely

Secretary

Board Chris

Chris Hurley

Member

Ops Jim

Jim Jackson

Co-Founder

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder

Board Dave

Dave Scouler

Member

Board Ashlee

Ashlee Weisser

Board Treasurer

Leadership Team

Content Stacy

Stacy Bellward

Content & Marketing Director
Podcast Host

Ops Joe

Joe Dewey

Director of
Operations

Edu Chad

Chad Hayenga

Director of Education
& Equipping

Edu Cindy

Cindy Wilson

Ministry Partnership &
Research Program Manager

Team Members

Content Chris

Chris Barlow

Marketing Specialist – Contractor

Content Jacquie

Jacquie Danz

Marketing
Manager

Content Clare

Clare Danz

Social Media
Intern

Content Sydnie

Sydnie Evans

Podcast and
Project Manager

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder
Special Content

Edu Marni

Marni Love

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Edu Sara

Sara Paine

Parent
Coach

Edu Lanell

Lanell Plath

Equipping & Education
Manager

Edu Alan Corrie

Alan & Corrie T

Parent Coach Instructors – Contractors

Content Laura

Laura Way

Content Manager &
Community Moderator

Edu Katie

Katie Wetsell

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Edu Dijea

Dijea Young

Parent Coach Instructor – Contractor

Founders Emeritus

Ops Jim

Jim Jackson

Co-Founder
Visionary

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder
Special Content

Board Members

Board Doug

Doug Wood

Board Chair

Board Suz

Suz Feely

Secretary

Board Chris

Chris Hurley

Member

Ops Jim

Jim Jackson

Co-Founder

Content Lynne

Lynne Jackson

Co-Founder

Board Dave

Dave Scouler

Member

Board Ashlee

Ashlee Weisser

Board Treasurer

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.

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