Faith Path Steps
The Faith Path suggests a focus of specific practices and milestones at certain ages. However, you know your child best and can determine the most appropriate time to emphasize each step.
Parent Dedication (Recommended focus: Birth - 2 years) Make a commitment to raise your child in a Christ-centered home.
Blessing (Recommended focus: Ages 3+) Establish the practice of praying for and giving a blessing to your child on a routine basis.
Family Time (Recommended focus: Ages 4+) Establish the practice of connecting as a family while passing spiritual truths to your child.
Prepare to Lead Your Child to Christ (Age will vary: kit provided at Age 5+) Learn how to lead your child to Christ. Although it may be several years before your child expresses an interest in becoming a Christian, now is the time for you to prepare for those discussions.
Salvation & Baptism (Age will vary) When your child trusts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, create a time of celebration and guide your child into believer’s baptism.
Prayer (Recommended focus: Ages 6+) Teach your child about prayer and establish the practice of praying as a family.
Bible (Recommended focus: Ages 7+) Teach your child about God’s Word and establish the practice of reading and memorizing scripture as a family.
Worship (Recommended focus: Ages 8+) Establish the practice of adoring God personally, at home, at church and as a lifestyle.
Giving & Serving (Recommended focus: Ages 9+) Establish the practice of giving and serving others for God’s glory.
Preparing for Adolescence (Recommended focus: Ages 11+) Discuss the changes and challenges of puberty with your child.
Purity (Recommended focus: Ages 13+) Prepare and challenge your child to cherish and commit to purity.
Rite of Passage (Recommended focus: Ages 16+) Celebrate and give your child a vision for the future as an emerging adult.
Launch (Recommended focus: Ages 18+) Coach your child to move toward college and/or career and adult independence.