Faith That Sticks: 5 Real-Life Ways to Disciple Your Preteen

Help Your Preteen’s Faith Stick for Life

The preteen years are hard for everyone — parents and kids! Learn how to navigate these years with grace and love. The preteen years can be perilous: more than ever, kids are bombarded with messages that threaten their emotional health, spiritual growth, and faith. Parents can feel alone and at a loss for how to connect with and guide their growing kids.

In Faith That Sticks, Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery share five real-life discipleship building blocks for raising preteens — prayer, Bible reading, family relationships, conversation, and service — providing a clear roadmap for parents who feel overwhelmed or unequipped. Using personal stories and examples, Tricia and Leslie’s relatable experiences acknowledge that while the journey isn’t always easy, it’s always worth it. They offer creative, practical ideas and activities that parents, caregivers, or mentors can implement in each of the five key areas, helping them feel more confident in their spiritual roles.

What You’ll Gain From This Parenting Guide

• A clear roadmap for discipling your preteen in five key areas: prayer, Bible reading, family relationships, conversation, and service
• Creative, practical ideas and activities you can implement right away
• Encouragement and direction for connecting with your preteen on a deeper level
• Relatable stories and examples from authors who understand the journey
• Confidence in your spiritual role as a parent, caregiver, or mentor

Grades: Parent resource for all grades

Subjects & Topics: Christian Parenting, Family Ministry, Faith Formation, Homeschool Resources, Discipleship