Family Ministry Resources
Resources for Churches to Help Parents & Families
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Family Devotions
- Book: Faith Begins @ Home Devotions by Mark Holmen - about family devotions
- Book: Amazing Adventures, Creative Connections, and Daring Deeds by Tim & Alison Simpson
- Book: Sticky Situations: 365 Devotions for Kids & Families by Betsy Schmitt
- Book: Sticky Situations 2: 365 Devotions for Elementary Kids by Betsy Schmitt
- Book: The One-Year Book of Josh McDowell's Family Devotions by Josh McDowell, Bob Hostetler
- Book: The One-Year Book of Josh McDowell's Family Devotions 2 by Josh McDowell
Family Milestones - Family Faith Celebrations
- Baby Blessing Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When Parents Present Their Baby to God by Group Publishing
- First Bible Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When Children Receive Their Very Own Copy of God's Word by Group Publishing
- Faith Commitment Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When a Child Chooses Christ as Savior by Group Publishing
- Preteen Passage Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When a Preteen Passes from Childhood to Adolescence by Group Publishing
- Commitment to Purity Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When a Teenager Commits to Purity for Life by Group Publishing
- High School Graduation Milestone Leader Kit: Marking the Milestone When a Teenager Launches from Home by Group Publishing
Parenting
General Resources
- Book: Confident Parenting by Jim Burns
- Book: Different Children, Different Needs by Dr. Charles F. Boyd, Robert A. Rohm Ph.D.
- Book: Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd & Margie Tripp
- Book: Passing the Baton: Guide Your Child to Follow Jesus by Group Publishing
- Book: Revolutionary Parenting
by George Barna
- Book: Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
- Book: Sticky Faith
by Kara E. Powell, Chap Clark
- Book: The Christian Parenting Handbook: 50 Heart-Based Strategies for All the Stages of Your Child's Life by Dr. Scott Turansky, Joanne Miller R.N.
Fatherhood Resources
- Book: Faith Begins @ Home Dad by Mark Holmen
- Book: First Time Dad: The Stuff You Really Need to Know by John Fuller
- Book: Raising a Modern Day Knight: A Father's Role in Guiding His Son to Authentic Manhood by Robert Lewis
- Book: The 21-Day Dad's Challenge: Three Weeks to a Better Relationship with your Kids by Carey Casey
- Book: The Father Connection: How You Can Make the Difference in Your Child's Self-Esteem and Sense of Purpose by Josh McDowell
- Book: What a Difference a Daddy Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Dad Leaves on His Daughter's Life by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Book: You Have What It Takes: What Every Father Needs to Know by John Eldredge
- DVD: Courageous by Carey Casey
- Resources: Father's Day Resources
Motherhood Resources
- Article: Mentoring of Younger Mothers
- Book: A Mom After God's Own Heart: 10 Ways to Love Your Children by Elizabeth George
- Book: Mothers of the Bible Speak to Mothers of Today by Kathi Macias
- Book: She's Gonna Blow: Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger by Julie Ann Barnhill
- Book: Stopping Stress Before It Stops You: A Game Plan for Every Mom by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Book: The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson
- Book: The Mom You're Meant To Be: Loving Your Kids While Leaning on God by Cheri Fuller
- Book: What a Difference a Mom Makes: The Indelible Imprint a Mom Leaves on Her Son's Life by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Resources: Mother's Day Resources
- Site: MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Parenting Curriculum
- Boundaries with Kids--DVD by Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
- Bringing Up Boys--DVD/VHS Curriculum for Churches by James Dobson
- Guarding Your Child's Heart - DVD Series by Dr. Gary Smalley
- Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours--DVD Curriculum by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Passport 2 Purity--Weekend Retreat Kit by Dennis and Barbara Rainey
- Revolutionary Parenting--Leader's Guide with DVD by George Barna, Karen Lee-Thorp
- Running the Rapids: Guiding Teenagers Through the Turbulent Waters of Adolescence--DVD Curriculum by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Shepherding a Child's Heart, DVD by Tedd Tripp
- Single Parenting That Works, Video Curriculum by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Spiritual Parenting DVD Curriculum by Michelle Anthony
- Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality DVD Curriculum Kit: A Biblical Approach to Prepare Them for Life by Jim Burns
- Value Packed Parenting --DVD Curriculum Raising Rock- Solid Kids in a Pleasure-Driven World by Dr. Kevin Leman
Parenting Helps for Discipling Children
- Article: Parenting as a Shepherding Venue
- Book: Parents' Guide To The Spiritual Mentoring Of Teens by Joe White, Jim Weidmann
- Book: Shepherding a Child's Heart
by Tedd Tripp
- Book: Spiritual Protection for Your Children by Neil T. Anderson
- Book: Take It Home: Inspiration and Events to Help Parents Spiritually Transform Their Children by Mark Holmen, David Texeira
Single Parent Families
- Book: Raising Great Kids on Your Own: A Guide and Companion for Every Single Parent by David & Lisa Frisbie
- Book: Single Parenting That Works: Six keys to raising happy, healthy, children in a single parent home by Kevin Leman
Stepparenting - Blended Families
- Book: Beyond the Brady Bunch: Hope and Help for Blended Families by Ray & Debbie Alsdorf
- Book: Blended Families: Creating Harmony As You Build a New Home Life by Maxine Marsolini
- Book: Living In A Step-family Without Getting Stepped On Helping Your Children Survive The Birth Order Blender by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Book: Step-Parenting 101 by Dr. Kevin Leman
- Book: The Smart Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal


