One emphasis in the Family-Equipping Ministry Model is equipping parents to lead devotional times in their homes. Here are eight books that may be helpful for parents in your congregation:

Adam Murrell. The Young Baptist’s Catechism. [Self-published.] $7.00.
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Will your youngest children understand everything in this catechism? Of course not-but using catechisms is a proven method to instill truths in children that they will come to understand later.

Mike Nappa, et al. Introduction to Family Nights. Heritage Builders, 1997. $12.99.
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Mike Nappa, et al. Basic Christian Beliefs. Heritage Builders, 1997. $12.99.
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Mike Nappa, et al. Wisdom Life Skills. Heritage Builders, 1998. $12.99.
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Mike and Amy Nappa. 52 Fun Family Devotions. Augsburg, 1994. $9.99.
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Mike and Amy Nappa. Creative Family Prayer Times. NavPress, 2007. $9.99.
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Are your children’s attention spans a little too short when it comes to family devotions? Okay, let’s be honest: Is your attention span a little short? Mike Nappa has worked with his spouse and other friends to develop some of the most creative and enjoyable family devotions anywhere!

Bruce Ware. Big Truths for Young Hearts. Crossway, 2009. $15.99.
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This is the ideal book for teaching theology to younger teenagers. Dr. Ware provides a brief chapter, Scripture verses, and thought-provoking questions for every core biblical truth.

Donald Whitney. Family Worship. [Self-Published]. $7.95. http://www.biblicalspirituality.org/books.html

The simplest guide available to help you begin family devotional times in your home! Tedd Tripp says, “Family Worship by Don Whitney is a priceless little volume. Whitney makes a compelling case from the Bible for the practice and illustrates it richly with historical examples. He even answers frequently asked questions and responds to common objections. This book is persuasive, practical, and most of all, doable.”