FAMILY MINISTRY

Growing Together. Following Jesus.

Discipleship is a lifelong journey. Whether you’re raising children, navigating student life, investing in the next generation, or growing in your own faith, we’re here to help you follow Jesus in every season.

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Walking Together in Faith

At Cross Family Church, our mission is to be a Christ-centered church making engaged followers of Jesus in Parker and beyond. We partner with individuals and families to help you follow Christ wherever God has placed you.

Following Ephesians 4:11–16, we equip you to grow in faith, invest in others, and live out the gospel through four commitments:

Connect with People

Build meaningful relationships that reflect the love of Jesus.

Engage with God

Grow through God’s Word, prayer, worship, and everyday obedience.

Serve Others

Use your gifts to care for people and strengthen the church.

Share the Gospel

Tell others about Jesus and help them become His followers.

A Pathway for Every Season

Each season brings new opportunities to know Jesus and follow Him. Our Family Discipleship Pathway shows how we walk alongside you through life’s milestones, helping you grow as a disciple and prepare to disciple others.

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Preschool · Gospel Building Blocks

Discover God’s love and the foundational truths of the gospel through Bible stories, worship, relationships, and hands-on learning.

Build

Kindergarten–5th Grade · Gospel Cornerstones

Build a strong biblical foundation, grow in personal faith, and learn to follow Jesus through prayer, service, and everyday choices.

Own

Students · Gospel Identity

Embrace your identity in Christ, deepen your faith, and learn to live with biblical conviction, confidence, and purpose.

Multiply

Adults · Gospel Legacy

Deepen your walk with Christ, invest in others, and disciple the next generation as you make engaged followers of Jesus.

Rooted in God’s Word and Prayer

Time in Scripture and prayer is the foundation of personal and family discipleship.

Use these resources to deepen your understanding of God’s Word and put biblical truth into practice each day. Wherever you are on the pathway, a helpful resource can encourage your next step. Explore books, devotionals, podcasts, and other tools selected to support your spiritual growth and help you invest in others. Choose a category that fits your season, questions, or area of growth.

Family Discipleship

Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley
Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler
Family Worship by Donald Whitney
God, Marriage, & Family by Andreas Kostenberger

Parenting: (General)

Parenting by Paul David Tripp
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Grace-Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo
Praying the Scriptures for Your Children by Jodie Berndt

Young Children

The Garden, the Curtain and the Cross by Carl Laferton
The Gospel by Devon Provencher
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung
You are Special by Max Lucado

Older Children

Exploring the Bible by David Murray
Christian Heroes Series by Geoff & Janet Benge
Hero Tales Series by Dave & Neta Jackson
The Imagination Station Series by Paul McCusker

Students

This Changes Everything by Jaquelle Ferris
10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin
12 Truths Every Teen Can Trust by Paul David Tripp
Do Hard Things by Alex & Brett Harris

Marriage

Love & Respect by Emerson Eggerichs
When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey
The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas

Purity

“The Talk” Series by Luke Gilkerson
The Focus on the Family Guide to Talking with Your Kids about Sex: Honest Answers for Every Age
How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex by Stan & Brenna Jones
Sex, Dating, & Relationships by Gerald Hiestand & Jay S. Thomas

Finances

Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Financial Peace University by Ramsey Solutions
Managing God’s Money by Randy Alcorn
The Money Challenge by Art Rainer

Theology

Christian Beliefs by Wayne Grudem
A Handbook of Theology by Daniel Akin, David Dockery, & Nathan Finn
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
The Baptist Faith & Message by Charles Kelley, Richard Land, & Al Mohler

Family Devotionals

New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp
The Biggest Story Family Devotional by Kevin DeYoung
10 Questions Series by Champ Thornton
Thoughts that Make My Heart Sing by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Family Bible Studies

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
The Gospel Project at Home by Lifeway
This is the Gospel: Kids Read Truth by She Reads Truth
Knowing the Bible Series by Crossway

Online Resources

RightNow Media
The Bible Project
Connected Families
Axis
Plugged In
Focus on the Family
Family Life
The Gospel Coalition
Got Questions

Podcasts

The Briefing
Bible Thinker
Truth for Life
Knowing Faith
Bible Talk
Ask Pastor John
Break Point
Stand to Reason

Social Media Accounts

@focusonthefamily
@focusparenting
@paultrippquotes
@thegospelcoalition
@thebibleproject
@therootedministry
@familylifeinsta
@desiringgod
@jenwilkin
@forthechurch
@9marks
@imbmissions
@biblicalministriesworldwide

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

Have questions about the pathway or where to begin? Our pastors and ministry leaders would love to help you find resources, grow in faith, and disciple the people God has placed in your life.