Launch (Ages 17+)

Parents need to prepare their teenagers for the “realities” of life away from home.

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Scripture Verses:

Recommended Books:

  • The Blessing – Gary Smalley & John Trent, Ph.D.
  • A Father’s Guide to Blessing His Children – David Michael
  • Welcome to College: A Christ-Follower’s Guide for the Journey – Jonathan Morrow
  • Letting Them Go – Dave Veerman
  • How to Stay Christian in College – J. Budziszewski
  • Don’t Waste Your Life – John Piper
  • The Freshman 15 – Kate Henderson
  • True U video series – trueu.org
  • The Blessing – Gary Smalley & John Trent, Ph.D.
  • Bedtime Blessings – John Trent, Ph.D.
  • I’d Choose You – John Trent, Ph.D.

Parent/Child Dedication​ (Birth - 2 Years)

Make a commitment to raise your child in a Christ-centered home.

Blessing (Ages 3+)

Establish the practice of praying for and giving a blessing to your child on a routine basis.

Family Time (Ages 4+)

Establish the practice of connecting as a family while passing spiritual truths to your child.

Prepare to Lead Your Child to Christ (Age 5+)

Become equipped to lead your child to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ.

Prayer (Ages 6+)

Teach your child about prayer and establish the practice of praying as a family.

Bible (Ages 7+)

Teach your child about God’s Word and establish the practice of reading and memorizing Scripture as a family.

Worship (Ages 8+)

Establish the practice of adoring God personally, at home, at church, and as a lifestyle.

Giving & Serving (Ages 9+)

Establish the practice of giving and serving others for God’s glory.

Preparing for Adolescence (Ages 11+)

Discuss the changes and challenges of puberty with your child.

Purity (Ages 13+)

Prepare and challenge your child to cherish and commit to purity.

Purity (Ages 13+)

Prepare and challenge your child to cherish and commit to purity.

Rite of Passage (Ages 16+)

Celebrate and give your child a vision for the future as an emerging adult before they leave home.

Launch (Ages 17+)

Parents need to prepare their teenagers for the “realities” of life away from home.

Salvation and Baptism (Age Varies)

When your child trusts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, create a time of celebration and guide your child into believer’s baptism.
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