EFI 21- Creating a Family Discipleship Plan with Dr. Larry Taylor

We explore how Christian parents can intentionally disciple their children and prepare them to stand firm in their faith when they leave home. Dr. Larry Taylor, president of the Association of Christian Schools International, shares wisdom from his book "Running with the Horses" and his experience raising five sons.

• Parents have approximately 6,570 days from birth to high school graduation to influence their children's spiritual formation
• Two key predictors of lifelong faith: regular conversations about religion and emotional closeness between parents and children
• Even parents who feel spiritually immature can be the most influential person in their child's faith development
• Creating a family discipleship plan with personal, marriage, and child discipleship components
• Focusing special attention on children between ages 10-12 before puberty begins
• Simple weekly traditions like Saturday morning pancakes can create meaningful connection points with older children
• It's never too late to begin intentional discipleship, regardless of your children's ages

"Focus on that family plan and let the family plan be kind of the rudder through the busyness of life. It'll help make decisions in the busyness of life—what's the most important for our family. This week, a family plan will be elevated above all the other things that are pulling for the time and attention that we all face as parents."

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This podcast is presented by Wayne Christian School- A Christ-centered community school whose mission is to assist parents and churches in the education of their children from a biblical worldview to impact their world for Christ. You can learn more at waynechristian.org