Parenting is TOUGH, we get it! We are either almost there, there, or been there in almost any situation you are encountering! As you are journeying through the unknown of parenting, there are some things that we know. One thing we know is you ARE NOT alone! Pastor Rick and Pastor Matthew have provided some resources that might help guide you through the process of "raising a follower of Jesus in a post Christian culture."

Also, below you will find several sermons from our archives of parenting series. Whatever parenting stage of life you find yourself in, there is something for you!

If you have questions along the journey, connect with us by email: connect@theroad.tv

Raising Passionate Jesus Followers—-Phil and Diane Comer
Raising Passionate Jesus Followers is a manual full of practical, biblically based, and time-tested guidelines that parents will be able to turn to again and again through every stage of their children's development, including . . .

• • • Formulating a plan
    • Laying the foundation, ages 0-5
    • Doing the framing, ages 6-12
    • Installing the functional systems, ages 13-17
    • Completing the finish work, ages 18-22
    • And keeping the front door open for your grown children

Parents Rising—Arlene Pellicane
Do you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle? Against the culture, against the busyness, sometimes even against your spouse and kids… Often it seems like everything is against you as a parent, and your everyday life can feel far from joy-filled. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Parents Rising will show you eight cultural trends that parents are up against today and what you can do to claim victory.

This book is about growth not guilt. It’s not a pep talk, or a “try harder” speech. This is real help for real problems that every parent faces. It’s a way to focus your efforts so that they’ll be more effective and you’ll be less exhausted.

Revolutionary Parenting—George Barna
How can parents make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of their children? To find the answer, acclaimed researcher George Barna investigated the lives of thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape their spiritual lives in childhood. He also learned surprising truths about which popular parenting tactics just aren’t working. Revolutionary Parenting goes beyond youth group and Sunday school and shows parents how to instill in their children a vibrant commitment to Christ.

Full Circle Parenting: A Guide for Crucial Conversations -Jimmy and Kristin Scroggins
Great Resource to talk about how to bring real life conversations and situations back to God’s plan and love for His people. This book is based off the three circle evangelism tool that was created by the authors. Very practical.

The invisible War -Chip Ingram
Easy to understand book that addresses difficult concepts of our spiritual lives. This book teaches Truth in a way to help you learn for yourself the complexity of the spirit world, but simple enough to use as a guide in how to talk about Spiritual Truth and reality with your children.

Demolishing Strongholds -Johnny Hunt
You know and understand that we are at war, now what? This book gives practical steps and a guide to help overcome strongholds that imprison us all. In other words, read this book if you want to seem like a wise old sage helping your kids navigate their spiritual journey.

Praying Circles around your Children - Mark Batterson
A clear guide of knowing why and how to pray for our children. This book teaches you how to create a prayer list unique to your family, how to claim promises over your children and family, and even how to create a family of prayer warriors. Best of all, this book is tiny and quick to read.