Impressing the commandments of God onto the hearts of children requires a consistent conversation. Teaching them to love God and love people requires no less. In Discipling As You Go you will discover ways to do just that. Listed below are suggested resources that accompany this class.
Suggested Resources:
Parenting
BOOKS
• Parenting in the Pews: Guiding Your Children in the Joy of Worship, by Bobbie Castleman
• 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, by Gary Chapman
• Family Time: Simple Ways to Speak the 5 Love Languages to Your Kids, by Chapman and Mickelborough
• The Single Parent’s Guide to Raising Godly Children, by Shae Cooke
• Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus, by Fitzpatrick and Thompson
• Parenting Ahead: Preparing Now for the Teen Years, by Kristen Hatton
• Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel, by Drew Hill
• Going It Alone, by Michele Howe
• The Single Parent: Confident and Successful, by Linda Ranson Jacobs
• Extending Your Heritage: Practical, Intentional Ways to Influence Your Family and Beyond, by Ledbetter and Scott
• Single Parenting That Works, by Kevin Leman
• Safeguards: Shielding our Homes and Equipping our Kids, by Julie Lowe
• Parenting First Aid: Hope for the Discouraged (devotional), by Marty Machowski
• Healing Family Relationships: A Guide to Peace and Reconciliation, by Rob Rienow
• Parenting with Words of Grace: Building Relationships with Your Child One Conversation at a Time, by William Smith
• Sacred Parenting, by Gary Thomas
• Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, by Paul David Tripp
• 52 Uncommon Family Adventures, by Randy Southern
• The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ, by Turnau, Burnett and Moore
WEBSITES
• Focus on the Family
• Family Life
• Visionary Family Ministries
• Future Flying Saucers: Biblical Object Lessons for Kids
Grandparenting
BOOKS
• Heirlooms: Passing Faith Stories to Your Grandchildren, by Tina Houser
• Grandparenting With Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation, by Larry McCall
• Biblical Grandparenting: Exploring God’s Design for Disciple-making and Passing Faith to Future Generations, by Josh Mulvihill
• Discipling Your Grandchildren, by Josh Mulvihill
• Grand Parenting: Strengthening Your Family and Passing on Your Faith, by Josh Mulvihill
• Long-Distance Grandparenting: Nurturing the Faith of Your Grandchildren When You Can’t Be There in Person, by Wayne Rice
WEBSITES
• The Legacy Coalition
• Elder Quest Ministries
• Christian Grandparenting Network
Technology
BOOKS
• The Tech-Wise Family, by Andy Crouch
• Grandparenting Screen Kids: How to Help, What to Say, and Where to Begin, by Chapman and Pellicane
• Screen Kid: 5 Relational Skills Every Child Needs in a Tech-driven World, Chapman and Pellicane
• Raising Kids in a Screen-saturated World, by Eliza Huise
• God, Technology, and the Christian Life, by Tony Reinke
• Plugged In: Connecting Your Faith with What You Watch, Read, and Play, by Daniel Strange
Spirituality/Theology
BOOKS
• Parenting with Scripture: A Topical Guide for Teachable Moments, by Kara Durbin
• The Big Picture Story Bible, by David Helm
• 5 Things to Pray for your Kid, by Melissa Krueger
• The Jesus Storybook Bible (also DVD’s available), by Sally Lloyd-Jones
• A Practical Guide for Praying Parents, by Erwin Lutzer
• Prayers of a Parent for Young Children, by Kathleen Nielson
• Prayers of a Parent for Teens, by Kathleen Nielson
• Prayers of a Parent for Young Adults, by Kathleen Nielson
• Prayers of a Parent for Adult Children, by Kathleen Nielson
• Big Truths for Young Hearts, by Bruce Ware
WEBITES
Sexuality
BOOKS
• How & When to Teach Your Kids About Sex (parent guide and 4 age-appropriate volumes), by Stan and Brenna Jones
• How to Talk Confidently With your Kids About Sex (parent volume and 10 age-appropriate guides)
Questions?
Gabe Moore
Director of Ministry to Men
Email Gabe
Tim Bruns
Pastor of Adult and Care Ministries
815-459-1095 x329
Email Tim
Heather Soukup
Children’s Disciple-making Director
815-459-1095 x336
Email Heather
Peggy Strasser
Director of Ministry to Women
815-459-1095 x323
Email Peggy