Parent Resources
We are passionate about coming alongside families to help disciple their children. Here you will find an ever-growing collection of resources from our NextGen team that will help you grow as a parent or caregiver and as a follower of Jesus in every stage of parenthood.
Parenting
God, Marriage, and Family – Andreas Kostenberger
Shepherding a Child’s Heart– Tedd Tripp
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family– Paul David Tripp
Give Them Grace– Elyse Fitzpatrick
Grace Based Parenting– Tim Kimmel
The Digital Invasion– Archibald Hart and Sylvia Frejd
A Practical Guide to Parenting– John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle
The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring You Closer– Les & Leslie Parrot
The Parent You Want to Be– Les & Leslie Parrot
Safe House– Joshua Straub
Preschool
Jesus Story Book Bible – Sally Lloyd Jones
Everything A Child Should Know About God – Kenneth Taylor
God, Marriage, and Family – Andreas Kostenberger
Apparent Privilege – Steve Wright
God Made All of Me: A Book to Help Children Protect Their Bodies – Justin S. Holcomb
Elementary
Jesus Story Book Bible – Sally Lloyd Jones
Big Truths for Young Hearts – Bruce Ware
Give Them Grace – Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sticky Faith for Families – Kara Powell
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity – Reggie Joiner
Boundaries with Kids: When to Say Yes, When to Say No, to Help Your Children Gain Control of Their Lives – Henry Cloud
Middle School
What is the Gospel? – Greg Gilbert
Teaching Your Children Healthy Sexuality – Jim Burns
A Gospel Primer – Milton Vincent
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens – Paul David Tripp
The Heart of Anger: Practical Help for the Prevention and Cure of Anger in Children – Lou Priolo
High School
Just Do Something – Kevin DeYoung
Explicit Gospel – Matt Chandler
Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper
Sticky Faith – Kara Powell
Boundaries with Teens: When to Say Yes, How to Say No – John Townsend
Websites & Podcasts
Parenting That Sticks Breakout Sessions
The 3 Stages of Parenting
Parenting is a journey and every stage of being a parent requires a change in approach. In the Parenting That Sticks Podcast, we take a look at the three stages of parenting and provide some strategies for parents to leverage each stage to best shepherd and disciple their kids.
Navigating Culture as Parents
Biblical Approaches to Discipline
Knowing your child Pastor Matt Willmington shares on how knowing your child and the stages of parenting can mean the difference in discipline that sticks and discipline that doesn’t. In this audio cast, you will be challenged to keep in mind that discipline requires wisdom and foresight, it’s more than behavior, it’s about a destination.
Living with the Future in View Dr. Randy Stinson, Author, Provost SBTS, speaks on the relationship between discipline and the shaping of your child’s future. Dr. Stinson also talks practically on approaches to disciplining young children and gives wisdom on understanding the development of boys.
Parenting in the Digital Age
Today’s always online culture presents parents a unique challenge that they never faced before. In this ParentingthatSticks, we take a practical look at how families can be safe, balanced, and connected in today’s media driven culture.
Biblical Worldview of Parenting
Meet Laura Buschmann. Laura is a single mom of a 22 year old daughter. In this video, she discusses the importance of consistency, communication and transparency in influencing the next generation and challenges single parents to be intentional about leaning on extended family and friends for help, support and encouragement.
Time Matters
Family Time Devotionals
Click here for free family time devotionals. Family Time is a weekly family devotional designed to help parents open God’s Word with their kids, together.
Turning Screen Time Into Ministry
We’ve partnered with RightNow Media to provide you with an exciting online video library. We’re thrilled to offer this resource because it lines up with the mission and core values of our church. You will have instant access to thousands of great videos and curriculums for you and for your kids!