Parent Discipleship Guide 24 May 2026

Parent–Child Discipleship Guide

What God Has Done, Where We Are, and Where We Are Going - 
One Year of Grace, Growth, and Mission

Big Idea to repeat each day: God has been kind to our church, and now He calls us to thank Him, serve others, and help make Jesus known.

How to Use This Guide: Read one day at a time with your child. Keep it simple. You do not have to explain everything perfectly. Read the Scripture, talk through the questions, repeat the truth, and pray together.

DAY 1 — God Has Been Good to Our Church
Scripture: Acts 14:27
“They gathered the church together and declared all that God had done with them.”

Parent Says:
The Bible tells us that when Paul and Barnabas came back from telling people about Jesus, they gathered the church and told everyone what God had done. They did not brag about themselves. They wanted the church to thank God.
That is what we are doing too. We are remembering how God has helped Good Hope Baptist Church. God has brought people. God has helped children hear about Jesus. God has helped families, youth, adults, and people who were sad or hurting.
When we remember what God has done, we should say, “Thank You, Lord.”
Ask:

• What are some good things God has done for our church?
• Why should we thank God instead of bragging?

Truth to Remember:
God has been good to our church.

Prayer:
God, thank You for loving our church and helping us this year. Help us remember that every good thing comes from You. Amen.

DAY 2 — Jesus Calls His People Salt and Light
Scripture: Matthew 5:14, 16
“You are the light of the world.”
“Let your light shine before others.”

Parent Says:
Jesus said His people are like light. Light helps people see. When a room is dark and someone turns on a light, people can see where to go.
Jesus wants His people to help others see Him. That does not mean we try to show off. It means we love people, serve people, tell the truth, and point people to God.
Our church wants the community to see Jesus through us. We want children, families, schools, neighbors, and hurting people to know that Jesus loves them.
Ask:

• What does light do in a dark room?
• How can we help people see Jesus?

Truth to Remember:
Jesus wants His people to shine His light.

Prayer:
Jesus, help our family and our church shine Your light. Help people see Your love through us. Amen.

DAY 3 — God Gives the Growth
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”

Parent Says:
Paul said that some people plant and some people water, but God makes things grow. That is true with plants, and it is also true in the church.
We can teach. We can invite. We can serve. We can pray. We can help. But only God can change hearts and grow His church.
When more children come, when people get baptized, when families come to church, when people learn about Jesus, we should remember that God is the One doing the real work.
Ask:

• Who makes plants grow?
• Who helps people grow in loving and following Jesus?

Truth to Remember:
We serve, but God gives the growth.

Prayer:
God, help us serve faithfully. Thank You for growing Your church and helping people know Jesus. Amen.

DAY 4 — Children Matter to God
Scripture: Psalm 127:3
“Children are a heritage from the LORD.”

Parent Says:
The Bible says children are a gift from God. That means children matter to Him very much.
When God brings children to church, the church has an important job. We are to love them, teach them about Jesus, help them understand the Bible, pray for them, and show them how to follow God.
You are not too young to matter in God’s church. You are not just waiting to be important when you grow up. You matter now.
God wants parents and the church to help children know Him.
Ask:

• Who made children important?
• How can our family help children know Jesus?

Truth to Remember:
Children matter to God and to His church.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for children. Help our church love children, teach them Your Word, and help them follow Jesus. Amen.

DAY 5 — Church Is Not Just for Watching
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another.”

Parent Says:
Church is not supposed to be like watching a movie or a game. God’s people are not just supposed to sit and watch a few people do everything.
The Bible says God gives His people gifts so they can serve one another. Some people teach. Some sing. Some help with children. Some welcome visitors. Some cook food. Some pray. Some clean. Some visit people who are sick or sad. Some help behind the scenes.
Not everyone serves the same way, but every believer can ask, “God, how do You want me to help?”
Even children can serve. You can be kind. You can pray. You can welcome someone. You can help clean up. You can encourage someone who is sad.
Ask:

• What are some ways people serve at church?
• What is one way you can help someone this week?

Truth to Remember:
God gives His people gifts so they can serve.

Prayer:
God, show our family how to serve. Help us not just watch, but love and help others in Jesus’ name. Amen.

DAY 6 — We Make Room for People
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2
“It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”

Parent Says:
A steward is someone who takes care of something that belongs to someone else. The church belongs to Jesus. The people belong to Jesus. The building, the rooms, the money, the land, and the gifts all belong to Jesus.
That means we should use what God has given us wisely.
When more people come to church, we may need more room. We need room for children to learn, for youth to grow, for adults to study the Bible, for people to pray, for people to worship, and for hurting people to be cared for.
Rooms are not the most important thing. Jesus is the most important. But rooms can help us care for people well.
Ask:

• Who does the church belong to?
• Why should we make room for people?

Truth to Remember:
We take care of what belongs to Jesus.

Prayer:
Jesus, this church belongs to You. Help us take care of what You have given us and make room for the people You send. Amen.

DAY 7 — Jesus Sends His Church
Scripture: Matthew 28:18–20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.”

Parent Says:
Before Jesus went back to heaven, He gave His followers a mission. He told them to go and make disciples. A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, learns from Jesus, and helps others know Jesus, too.
The church does not exist only for itself. Jesus sends His church to love people, serve people, teach people, and tell people the good news.
We cannot do that in our own strength. Jesus promises to be with His people. The Holy Spirit helps us obey.
So when we think about where our church is going, we should remember this: we are going where Jesus sends us. We want more people to know Him.
Ask:

• What is a disciple?
• Who helps us do the mission Jesus gave us?

Truth to Remember:
Jesus sends His church to make disciples.

Prayer:
Jesus, help our church follow You and tell others about You. Help our family be part of Your mission. Amen.

Family Review
Ask these questions at the end of the week:

• What has God done for our church?
• Why does Jesus call His people light?
• Who gives the growth?
• Why do children matter to God?
• How can we serve instead of just watch?
• Why should we make room for people?
• What mission did Jesus give His church?

Memory Verse
Matthew 5:16
“Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.”

Family Prayer for the Week
God, thank You for what You have done in our church. Thank You for the people who served before us and the people You are bringing now. Thank You for children, youth, families, adults, and everyone who needs to know Jesus. Help our family serve You. Help our church love people, teach Your Word, make room for others, and shine the light of Jesus in our community. Amen.






© 2026 Dr. G. Ryan Perry, PhD. Published in partnership with Good Hope Baptist Church (GHBC) and Cross+Walk Ministries. All rights reserved.