The following are topically arranged resources (ministry websites, contacts and books) to help in a variety of pastoral care situations. They are arranged in order based on familiarity with the ministry. Website information changes over time. Please verify first.
A. Setting Their Hope in God: Biblical Intercession for your Children– Andrew Case helps lead you through prayers for your children.
B. Parenting: 14 Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family– Paul Tripp outlines the relationship between grace and law in the home.
C. Age of Opportunity – A biblical guide to parenting teens by Paul Tripp.
D. Parenting by God’s Promises-Joel Beeke does a great job at spiritual formation in the home at all stages.
F. Family Worship- Donald Whitney gives us an excellent practical guide for thinking through family worship.
G. The Family Worship Book: A Resource Book for Family Devotions-Terry Johnson analyzes the weekly cycle of devotions and provides resources for Scripture reading and memorization as well as an order for worship that includes singing, prayers, and creedal recitations.
H. The Big Book of Questions and Answers – Sinclair Ferguson helps walk you through the Scriptures with practical anecdotes for family devotions.
I. Long Story Short– Marty Machowski leads you through the Old Testament Scriptures with a lot of good ideas. (10-minute devotional)
J. Old Story New – Marty Machowski leads you through New Testament Scriptures connecting the truths of the gospel. (10-minute devotional)
K. The Ology: Ancient Truths, Ever New– Marty Machowski breaks down big theological topics in storybook fashion.
L. The Good Book website– Resources to teach kids/teens to have their own quiet time (XTB & Discover series) plus other resources.
M. From the Lips of Little Ones: A Study in the Catechism – Walks you through a catechism devotional with the kids. The layout of this book is very helpful. Written by Jeff Kingswood.
N. Praying Through the Bible for Your Kids– Nancy Guthrie walks you through the Scriptures and leads you to pray for your children.
O. Dinner Table Devotions – Short devotions for each night that are very doable. Written by Nancy Guthrie.