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Family Discipleship Resources

A list of books, resources and tools that we recommend on family discipleship to help you discover and deepen in your relationship with Jesus.

A collection of books, resources, and tools we recommend to help your family discover and deepen your relationship with Jesus.

Recommended Kids Books

  • ESV Journaling Bible

    ESV Single Column Journaling Bible

    A place for readers to capture their spiritual life within their Bible through notes, prayers, and reflections.

  • The Jesus Storybook Bible

    The Jesus Storybook Bible

    Sally Lloyd-Jones

    Every story whispers His name. A Bible storybook that invites young readers to discover Jesus at the center of God's great story.

  • One Big Story Bible Storybook

    One Big Story Bible Storybook

    B&H Kids Editorial

    Give kids the big picture of God's story with this innovative, interactive Bible storybook.

  • 52-Week Bible Story Devotional

    One Big Story 52-Week Bible Story Devotional

    B&H Editorial

    Bring the Bible to life each week of the year with this unique 52-week devotional for kids.

  • It's All About Jesus Bible Storybook

    It's All About Jesus Bible Storybook

    B&H Kids Editorial Staff

    The Bible is one big story, and it's all about Jesus! Give kids the big picture of God's story of salvation.

  • The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers

    The Big Book of Bible Stories for Toddlers

    Introduce early learners to the Bible with engaging, age-appropriate retellings of beloved Bible stories.

  • The Bible Recap Kids' Devotional

    The Bible Recap Kids' Devotional

    Tara-Leigh Cobble

    365 reflections and activities for children and families to discover that God is where the joy is.

  • The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

    The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross

    Carl Laferton

    A beautifully illustrated story that takes children on a journey from the garden of Eden to the cross.

  • The Gospel: God's Plan for Me

    The Gospel: God's Plan for Me

    Lifeway Kids

    A witnessing tool that emphasizes God's plan of salvation from Creation to Jesus. Pack of booklets.

  • The Gospel: Younger Kids Activity Book

    The Gospel: Younger Kids Activity Book

    Lifeway Kids

    A 6-week study of the gospel plan with age-appropriate activities for younger children.

  • The Gospel: Older Kids Activity Book

    The Gospel: Older Kids Activity Book

    Lifeway Kids

    A 6-week study of the gospel plan with engaging activities for older elementary-age children.

  • The Big Brave Choice

    The Big Brave Choice

    Joby Martin and Lori Newell

    Rooted in Scripture, The Big Brave Choice helps kids ages 4–8 learn that while forgiveness isn’t always easy, it’s a powerful way to show the love of Jesus.

  • New Morning Mercies for Teens

    New Morning Mercies for Teens

    Paul David Tripp

    A daily gospel devotional adapted to help teenagers experience God's grace every morning.

Recommended Parenting Books

  • Before I Was Born

    Before I Was Born

    Carolyn Nystrom

    God's Design for Sex series. Helps children understand their bodies are created by a loving God.

  • Facing the Facts

    Facing the Facts

    Stan & Brenna Jones

    God's Design for Sex series. The truth about sex and you, written for preteens and young teens.

  • Gender: A Conversation Guide

    Gender: A Conversation Guide for Parents and Pastors

    Brian Seagraves & Hunter Leavine

    Helps parents and pastors navigate the changing cultural conversations around gender.

  • How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex

    How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex

    Stan & Brenna Jones

    A lifelong approach to shaping your child's sexual character, part of God's Design for Sex series.

  • Intentional Parenting

    Intentional Parenting

    Doug & Cathy Fields

    10 ways to be an exceptional parent in a quick-fix world.

  • Parenting

    Parenting

    Paul David Tripp

    Gospel principles that can radically change your family. 14 foundational principles for parenting.

  • Ready to Launch

    Ready to Launch

    J.D. & Veronica Greear

    A Jesus-centered parenting guide for launching your child into the world with gospel confidence.

  • 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids

    5 Things to Pray for Your Kids

    Melissa B. Kruger

    Fresh, biblical ideas to help you pray for tots, teens, and all ages in between.

  • The Story of Me

    The Story of Me

    Stan & Brenna Jones

    God's Design for Sex series. Babies, bodies, and a very good God — designed for young children.

  • The Tech-Wise Family

    The Tech-Wise Family

    Andy Crouch

    Everyday steps for putting technology in its proper place and nurturing family relationships.

  • What Do I Say When...?

    What Do I Say When...?

    Andrew & Christian Walker

    A parent's guide to navigating cultural chaos for children and teens with biblical wisdom.

  • What's the Big Deal?

    What's the Big Deal?

    Stan & Brenna Jones

    God's Design for Sex series. Explains the basic facts about sex and related issues for kids ages 8-12.

  • Praying Circles Around Your Children

    Praying Circles Around Your Children

    Mark Batterson

    A short, practical guide for parents on praying intentionally for their children, combining Scripture, stories, and biblically grounded prayer prompts.

  • What Happens When We Die?

    What Happens When We Die?

    Chris Morphew

    Part of the Big Questions series, this book helps kids ages 9–13 explore what the Bible says about death, heaven, and eternity in a thoughtful, engaging, and age-appropriate way.

  • 10 Questions About Salvation

    10 Questions About Salvation

    Champ Thornton

    A 30-day devotional designed for kids, teens, and families that explores 10 key questions about salvation through short readings, Scripture, and reflection prompts.

  • Mom, Dad... What's Sex?

    Mom, Dad... What's Sex?

    Jessica Thompson & Joel Fitzpatrick

    A practical, gospel-centered guide that helps parents talk with their kids about sex, identity, and culture through a biblical lens, equipping families for honest and grace-filled conversations.

  • Screens and Teens

    Screens and Teens

    Kathy Koch

    A practical guide for parents navigating technology with their teens, offering insight, encouragement, and tools to help families build healthy digital habits and meaningful connection.

  • Generation Alpha

    Generation Alpha

    Mark McCrindle

    A research-based look at the generation born from 2010 onward, helping parents and leaders understand how technology, culture, and global trends are shaping the next generation.

  • Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

    Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.

    Kristen A. Jenson

    A simple, age-appropriate book for young kids (ages 3–6) that helps them understand what to do if they see inappropriate images, teaching a clear “turn, run, and tell” plan for safety.

  • Raising Prayerful Kids

    Raising Prayerful Kids

    Stephanie Thurling & Sarah Holmstrom

    A practical, activity-based guide that helps families build habits of prayer through simple games, stories, and everyday moments that make prayer feel natural and engaging.

  • Raising Gender-Confident Kids

    Raising Gender-Confident Kids

    Jeff Myers & Kathy Koch

    A practical, biblically grounded guide that helps parents navigate conversations around gender with truth, compassion, and clarity, equipping kids to confidently embrace their identity.

  • God Made All of Me

    God Made All of Me

    Justin & Lindsey Holcomb

    A simple, illustrated book for young kids (ages 2–8) that helps families talk about body safety, teaching children that their bodies are good and how to recognize appropriate and inappropriate touch.

  • God Made Boys and Girls

    God Made Boys and Girls

    Marty Machowski

    A picture book that helps children understand that being male or female is part of God's good design, with clear, age-appropriate teaching and guidance for families.

  • Habits of the Household

    Habits of the Household

    Justin Whitmel Earley

    A practical, gospel-centered guide that helps families build meaningful daily rhythms—like mealtimes and bedtime—that shape spiritual formation and create a home centered on love and purpose.

  • A Parent’s Guide to Tough Conversations

    A Parent’s Guide to Tough Conversations

    Axis

    How can you tackle tough topics like sex, bullying, or porn without making it awkward? Gain practical strategies and tips to impact conversations with your kids.

Web Resources

  • Sign up

    Discipleship Texts

    Sign up to receive weekly discipleship text messages for your family.

  • Social

    Eleven22 Kids Instagram

    Follow along for encouragement, activities, and worship content for kids.

  • Social

    Eleven22 Kids Facebook

    Connect with the Eleven22 Kids community on Facebook.

  • Social

    Eleven22 Kids YouTube

    Worship music and video content created for kids and families.

  • Social

    Eleven22 Kids Spotify

    Listen to kids worship playlists and audio content on Spotify.

  • Media

    RightNow Media

    Free access to thousands of Bible study videos for your whole family.

  • Website

    Ministry to Parents

    Resources and tools to help parents disciple their children at home.

  • Website

    The Sex Talk

    Eleven22's partnership page with resources for talking to kids about biblical sexuality.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (3 Years Old)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 3-year-olds.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (4 & 5 Years Old)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 4 and 5-year-olds.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (Kindergarten)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for Kindergartners.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (1st Grade)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 1st graders.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (2nd Grade)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 2nd graders.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (3rd Grade)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 3rd graders.

  • PDF

    Gospel Truths (4th Grade)

    Age-appropriate gospel truths guide for 4th graders.

  • PDF

    Family Summer Resources

    A summer activity booklet with family discipleship ideas and fun.