Parent Resources
To foster the discipleship of families and assist parents in discipling their kids to Know God, Grow Spiritually, and Go Missionally at home.
Jake North, our Family Discipleship Director, shares a message about Family Discipleship in the home. Take some time to open your Bible to Mark 10:13-16 and watch or listen to this message!
Everything A Child Should Know About God
Encourage your little ones to learn and grow with God with Everything a Child Should Know About God from bestselling author Kenneth N. Taylor. Designed for parents to read aloud to children, this book features whimsical illustrations throughout, each chapter has a brief explanation and a related question to pose to children. Dr. Taylor explains in child-friendly language the essential Bible truths you want your child to know. This revised edition has a Bible reference on each page to help you show your children where these doctrines can be found in the Bible.
What Every Child Should Know About Prayer
Best-selling author Nancy Guthrie and much loved illustrator Jenny Brake team up on this biblical theology of prayer for children. Nancy explains in child-friendly language what prayer is, how and why we should pray, and the things we can pray about. There is a Bible verse for each topic, and a prayer for children to make their own. This book will introduce children to the gift of prayer and will encourage them to enjoy speaking to their father God.
Little Visits With God
A timeless classic touching the lives of millions of children! Written especially for children ages 7 to 10, Little Visits with God is a children's devotional that nurtures faith and sows seeds that enrich lives for years to come. With this best-selling collection, readers can encourage children to learn about God and develop trust in Him. Accompanying each of the 100 "little visits" - short, meaningful, life-related devotions - is a Bible verse that specifically addresses the devotion, questions to help children get involved, suggested additional Scripture readings for older children, and a prayer relating to the day's theme, all to help families talk through together. Includes Topical Index and Scripture Index.
The Child's Story Bible
Catherine Vos' Child's Story Bible combines qualities which are not generally found together: she appeals to the interest and imagination of children without sacrificing fidelity to the text of Scripture; she uses the stories to impress great doctrinal truths, uniting the element of enjoyment with instruction; and she takes the sombre warning passages of the word of God as well as those which call for admiration and trust in the Saviour around whom children once gathered upon earth. Suitable to be read to children aged 3+, and read by children aged 7+ by themselves. Also suitable for all adults who wish to refresh themselves of the overarching narrative of the biblical story.
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook
The Bible is a BIG book about the BIGGEST story. Each page tells about the God who created the world, acted in history, and continues to act in the present. In The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, pastor Kevin DeYoung shares this grand story with children ages 6–12 through 104 short chapters. Beginning in Genesis and ending with Revelation, DeYoung provides engaging retellings of various Bible stories, explaining how they fit into the overarching storyline. Each reading is coupled with beautiful illustrations by award-winning artist Don Clark and concludes with a reflective prayer. Perfect for bedtime stories or to read together as a family, both children and parents alike will experience afresh the captivating story of the Bible in an easy-to-understand, compelling way.
The Big Book of Questions and Answers
Questions! Questions! Questions! Children are full of them. Where did I come from? What is God like? Is there only one God? The Big Book of Questions and Answers is a family guide to the Christian Faith. It contains a wealth of activities, prayers, and Bible references. These interactive resources will bring families closer together as they learn about the Christian faith.
Family Time Hymns
Hymns have been part of Christian tradition for millennia. David wrote songs and poetry to the Lord. The Psalms are full of poems that were designed to be put to music. Making music to the Lord is an important part of our worship of God and hymns are a beautiful way to do that. Family Time Hymns includes nearly two dozen well-known hymns with hands-on activities to enjoy as a family. Each activity includes: The “Big Idea” of the Hymn, The Key Scripture of the Hymn, Discussion Questions, A Short History of the Hymn, Definitions of Challenging Words, Specific Prayers for Each Hymn Topic, PLUS…You’ll enjoying singing, reading, or listening to the hymn together along with the “Hands On” activity option!
On Your Heart
This three-year family devotional includes:
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A family devotional based on a three-year cycle through the Bible
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"Read through the Bible" guide for parents and older children
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Daily "Family Worship" lessons for the whole family
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Read a psalm or a portion of a Psalm each Sunday
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Includes references to the Baptist Confession of Faith and Nicene Creed
Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters
Getting the kids to turn off the TV and video games is challenge enough―let alone gathering as a family to read and discuss the Bible! One Year of Dinner Table Devotions & Discussion Starters helps families start where they are already gathered together on a daily basis―around the dinner table. As the meal comes to a close, family members can take turns turning to the dinner-table devotion for that day, designed to be done together as a family in 10 to 15 minutes. The result is a meaningful daily discussion in which every family member can participate, drawing the whole family closer to God . . . and each other.
Family Worship Bible Guide
Spiritually nurturing your family as you seek to glorify God in your home is both God’s command and your privilege. An effective way to do this is through intentional, worshipful, daily family devotions - where the truths of God’s life-changing Word are openly discussed chapter by chapter. Used alongside your Bible, this guide presents rich devotional thoughts on all its 1,189 chapters. In addition, the searching questions promote conversation that will help you with your responsibilities to guide your family day-by-day. With the Holy Spirit’s blessing, this book will transform you and your family!
Family Worship
Dr. Beeke offers a heartfelt and solemn plea for families to return to Biblical, consistent and passionate family worship. With pastoral insight and care the author provides practical and valuable answers to the practice of family worship and at the same time addresses objections raised against it. In a world of impossible standards and idealism, this book is a helpful and motivating guide to implement or increase the depth of your family devotions.
Family Worship
Gathering together for worship is an indispensable part of your family’s spiritual life. It is a means for God to reveal himself to you and your loved ones in a powerful way. This practical guide by Donald S. Whitney will prove invaluable to families―with or without children in the home―as they practice God-glorifying, Christ-exalting worship through Bible reading, prayer, and singing. Includes a discussion guide in the back for small groups.
