GROW

This resource page is simply a list of some of my favourites. It’s not complete, but it’s here for anyone who is committed to growing as a person, influencing the next generation and in need of a place to start looking. It will change every once-in-awhile. If you’d like to add a resource recommendation, please do so in the comments! And don’t forget to check out some of my favourite links on the sidebar.

Parenting:

Discipline that Connects with Your Child’s Heart by Jim and Lynne Jackson

Boundaries with Kids by Cloud and Townsend

Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Joiner and Nieuwhof

Raising Great Kids by Cloud and Townsend

You Have What it Takes by John Eldredge (for Fathers)

Give them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus by Elyse Fitzpatrick

Family Time:

Gather Round the Dinner Fable by Steven James; simple, short, memorable family devotions based on the premise that stories teach the Gospel best.

Family Time Activities by Kirk Weaver; a series of books to get your family talking about the Bible.

Faith Begins at Home series by Mark Holmen

Gospel Project for Kids app

Children’s Ministry:

The Fabulous Reinvention of Sunday School by Aaron Reynolds

Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Kid’s Week by Sue Miller

Children’s Ministry Volunteers that Stick by Jim Wideman

Too Small to Ignore by Wess Stafford

Just a Minute by Wess Stafford

What Matters Now in Children’s Ministry

Music:

Worship House Kids

Hillsong Kids

Group Publishing

The Lads

The Rizers

Videos:

What’s in the Bible by Phil Vischer; improving Biblical literacy in children

Veggie Tales

Theo Presents; a fantastic new series to teach theology to children

Bibles:

Group’s Hands-On Bible; includes practical individual and family ideas for engaging with Scripture

The Beginner’s Bible; for young readers

The Jesus Storybook Bible

Manga Bible by Tyndale

The Illustrated Bible (ICB) by Thomas Nelson

Other:

The Oath by Frank Peretti (one of my favourites)