Disciple Them Like Jesus: Leading Your Kids the Way Christ Led the Twelve - Paperback

by Barrett Johnson (Author)

When it comes to growing disciples at home, take your cues from Christ

In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it's easy to lose sight of what our priorities should be. But at the end of the day, your primary job is to nurture an authentic faith in your kids.

Author and speaker Barrett Johnson offers a clear blueprint grounded in the model of Jesus and His twelve disciples. He advocates for intentional discipleship within the family unit by following a discipleship paradigm comprised of five components:

● Abiding - Walking with God to begin with a strong foundation
● Modeling - Leading by example and living an authentic Christian life
● Teaching - Explaining the nuts and bolts of Christian living and biblical thinking
● Applying - Giving your children opportunities to live out their faith
● Connecting - Developing and maintaining a vibrant relationship with your children

This book guides you through the practical, step-by-step approach, inviting you to embrace Jesus' proven principles to foster a vibrant, enduring faith in the next generation.

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When It Comes to Growing Disciples at Home, Take Your Cues from the Master

In the whirlwind of modern parenting, it's easy to lose sight of what our priorities should be. But at the end of the day, your primary job is to nurture an authentic faith in your kids.

Addressing the unsettling trend of young adults abandoning their faith soon after leaving home, author and speaker Barrett Johnson offers a clear blueprint grounded in the model of Jesus and His twelve disciples. He advocates for intentional discipleship within the family unit while exploring such pivotal questions as "What did Jesus do to empower ordinary individuals to transform the world?" and "How can I learn from Jesus' example and put it into practice with my children?"

This book guides you through a practical, step-by-step approach, inviting you to embrace Jesus' proven principles to foster a vibrant, enduring faith in the next generation.

Author Biography

Barrett Johnson is the president of Imperfect & Normal Families Only, a nonprofit founded in 2014. Before that, he served as the Minister to Families at Johnson Ferry, a large congregation in suburban Atlanta. He is the author of The Talks, The Young Man's Guide to Awesomeness, and Meet Me in the Middle. Barrett and his wife, Jenifer, lead marriage and parenting events across the country, giving regular families hope that God has the answers they are looking for. They have five children and seven grandchildren. Learn more at INFOForFamilies.com.