On this page you will find a wide variety of Christian resources recommended by our Children’s Ministry, Parent Education and Youth Ministry staff. Please let us know if you have any questions!
- Resources for Parents
- Children’s & Student Bibles
- Family Devotionals
- Music
- Try This at Home
- Seasonal Resources
- Movies
- Children’s Books
Sticky Faith by Dr. Kara Powell & Dr. Chap Clark
If you are around Children’s or Youth Ministry at LCPC long enough you will most definitely hear two phrases in regards to how we do ministry: “Sticky Faith” and “Orange.” These first 2 books outline those ministry philosophies from a parental perspective. The definition of Sticky Faith itself refers to the transition between high school and college, but we would recommend it to parents of junior high and elementary students as well.
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner & Carey Nieuwhof
This is the essence of “Orange” ministry for parents. Although many of the concepts relate to older children, the philosophy of the book is so foundational to how we want to do ministry at LCPC we would recommend it for parents with any age children.
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Kid Unique Workbook by Dan Webster
In the Fall of 2011 we hosted Dan Webster for a weekend of seminars on how to help your kids discover who they are. In true workbook fashion, this book walks you through an in depth 31-day experience to engage in with your child. Perfect for middle elementary to junior high kids.
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
A Daily Devotional for adults that some families read together. There is also a kids version, Jesus Calling for Kids.
Impress Faith on Your Kids by Mark Holeman
A simple easy to read book that lays out how to pass faith onto your children.
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian
The Power of a Praying Wife by Stormie Omartian
The Parent You Want to Be: Who You Are Matters More Than What You Do by Les & Leslie Parrott
The Hour That Matters Most: The Surprising Power of the Family Meal by Les & Leslie Parrott
The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible by Dave Earley
The Love Dare by Stephen Kendrick
Praying the Scriptures for Your Teenagers by Jodie Berndt
Visionary Parenting by Rob Rienow
Resources to Help Protect Children Online
*Put together by the Youth Department
Jan Roberts, one of our Parent Ed teachers, is the Parent Coach in the La Canada Flintridge Outlook
This in a preschool Bible that follows curriculum we use on Sunday mornings in Story Seekers. We have them available for purchase through Children’s Ministry. Perfect for 3 years-Kindergarten.
The Jesus Storybook BibleA great storybook Bible that weaves the Big God Story of our redemption through Jesus into each Bible story. Appropriate for 4-8 year olds.
A very fun comic book style Bible storybook. Good for 2nd grade & up.
The Adventure Bible (All 3rd graders at LCPC get this Bible on 3rd grade Bible Sunday as a gift from Children’s Ministry.) It is a full text Bible so that kids can look up any Bible verse.
Family Time Training (famtime.com)
The forerunners in Family Night Devotionals. If you are looking for ideas for fun structured family nights, their website is a great place to start.
Faith Conversations for Families
Heritage Builders (heritagebuilders.com)
Little Visits with God (ages 4-12)
The One Year Book of Devotions for Boys or Girls (ages 8-12)
Seeds Family Worship (seedsfamilyworship.net)
We use a lot of Jana’s music videos in Story Seekers. If your preschoolers are singing “Jump, Jump, Jump into the Light, Light, Light,” Jana is the reason why!
Go Fish
How some families in our church make their home the primary place for the spiritual formation of their children.
If you would like to submit an idea please email Heather (heather@lacanadapc.org).
- Read Jesus Calling together
- Listen to Christian music
- Pray at bedtime
- Save Christmas card pictures and pray for family and friends using their pictures throughout the year
- Read through a book of the Bible a few verses at a time
- Teach children to tithe by giving to the Children’s Offering regularly from their own money
- Pray in the car in the morning
- Serve at Children’s Hunger Fund
- Serve at Brother’s Helpers at LCPC on Wednesdays
- Light Advent candles at home
- Pack a shoebox in November
- Pray at mealtimes (we have a list of child friendly meal time prayers available from Children’s Ministry)
Treasuring God in Our Traditions by Noel Piper
Resurrection Eggs by FamilyLife
Thanksgiving, A Time to Remember by Barbara Rainey
Nativity Playsets:
Fireproof
Courageous
A new video series from Phil Vischer (creator of Veggietales) that focuses on the big picture of the Bible. Parents are learning as much as kids from these super informative videos. You can check them out from our Children’s Library on Sunday mornings.
We have a wonderful selection of Children’s Books that you can check out from the Children’s Library located on the 2nd floor of the Children’s Pavilion. Here are some of our favorites.
You Are Special by Max Lucado
A fun picture book with an awesome message. Kids (and adults) 4 years and up will appreciate this book.
God Made You Nose to Toes by Leslie Parrott
A very cute board book for 1-4 year olds.
‘Twas the Night The Nativity Story by Melody Carlson
The Big Red Tractor and the Little Village by Francis Chan
Adventures in Odyssey Audio Series
