Resource List for Parents

+Parents of Newborns through age 5

Supporting a parents role as the primary faith trainer.

  • Raising a Modern Day Joseph by Larry Fowler (Group)
  • Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel (Thomas Nelson)
  • Spiritual Milestones, Celebrating Your Children’s Spiritual Passages by Julie Baker, Gail Ledbetter, and J. Otis Ledbetter (Faith)
  • Spiritual Growth of Children by Kurt Bruner, John Trent, and Rick Osborne. (Focus)
  • Complete Marriage and Family Home Reference Guide by Dr. James Dobson(Tyndale)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Ages 2-5 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Vol. 2. Ages 2-5 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer(Legacy P)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Ages 2-5 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Vol. 2. Ages 2-5 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • Walk the Path: A Guide for Training Our Children Spiritually by Brian Haynes (Kingsland Baptist Church)
  • Bedtime Blessings Vol. 2: 100 Bedtime Stories and Activities for Blessing Your Child by Trent, John T. (Focus)
  • Say Goodbye to Whining, Complaining, and Bad Attitudes…in You and Your Kids by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller (Wheaton)
  • Parenting Is Heart Work by Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller (Cook)
  • The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian (Harvest)
  • God Knows My Name by Debby Anderson (Crossway)


+Parents of 6-9 year olds

Developing a child’s Faith Commitment

  • The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell (Moody)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Vol. 2 Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Vol. 2 Ages 6-9 by Lynn-Marie Ittner Klammer (Legacy P)
  • The Story of Me by Stan Jones, Brenda Jones and Joel Spector (NavPress Group)
  • Before I Was Born by Carol Nystrom and Sandra Speidel (NavPress Group)
  • Teaching Kids about God by John Trent, Kurt Bruner, and Rick Osborne (Focus)
  • Teaching Your Child How to Pray by Rick Osborne (Focus)
  • Creative Correction by Lisa Whelchel (Focus)
  • Creative Family Prayer Times by Mike Nappa and Amy Nappa (NavPress)
  • Have a new Kid By Friday by Kevin Leman (Revell)
  • Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce A. Ware (Crossway)
  • Visionary Parenting by Rob Rienow


+Parents of Pre-tweens: 10-12 year olds

Help prepare your child to embrace their identity as a Christian teenager.

  • Young Believer 365: Devotions to Help You Stand Strong 24/7 by Stephen Arterburn and Jesse Florea (Tyndale)
  • Logged on and Tuned Out: A Non-Techie’s Guide to Parenting a Tech-Savvy Generation by Vicki Courtney (B&H Books)
  • Your Girl: Raising a Godly Daughter in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney (B&H Group)
  • Your Boy: Raising a Godly Son in an Ungodly World by Vicki Courtney (B&H Group)
  • Preparing for Adolescence, Family CD Pack (8 CDs): How to Survive the Coming Years of Change by James C Dobson (Gospel Light)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Ages 10-12 by Linda M. Washington (Legacy)
  • God and Me!: Devotions for Girls Vol. 2 Ages 10-12 by Linda M. Washington (Legacy)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Ages 10-12 by Linda M. Washington (Legacy)
  • Gotta Have God: Devotions for Boys Vol. 2 Ages 10-12 by Linda M. Washington (Legacy)
  • How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character by Brenna Jones and Stan Jones (NavPress)
  • Lady in Waiting by Jackie Kendall
  • Preparing For Adolescence, How To Survive The Strong Willed Child by James C. Dobson
  • Bringing up Boys by James C. Dobson
  • How to Mess up your Childs Life by Olivia Bruner and Kurt Bruner
  • Parenting with Kingdom Purpose by Kenneth S. Hemphill, Richard Ross, and Ken Hemphill (Broadman and Holman)
  • A Parent Privilege by Steve Wright and Chris Graves
  • That’s My Son by Rick Johnson (Baker)