Intentional Parenting

"Dr. Tad Thompson's Intentional Parenting is a practical page-turner that encourages fathers to engage the hearts of their families with truth and grace. In an age when truth is either ignored or despised, it is refreshing to see a book written for ordinary fathers who want their families to be sanctified by the truth (John 17:17). Thompson writes with grace which reminds us that parenting, like every aspect of Christian discipleship, flows from the sweet mercies of Christ." -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "As parents, we know God has given us the responsibility to train our children in His ways. But many parents aren't biblically discipling their children because they feel overwhelmed and don't know where or how to start. Tad has done a favor for all of us by identifying seven key categories of biblical teaching we can all utilize in teaching our children Godly truth and principles. He has organized it in an easy-to-follow plan that will help any parent put the truth of God's Word into the hearts of their children." -Kevin Ezell, father of six and president of the North American Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention. "Need an introductory text for parents to the topic of discipling children, perhaps in a church where this simply isn't the way dads and moms think about their role? If so, give some consideration to Intentional Parenting by Tad Thompson. It's a clear and simple text on family discipleship, centered on the gospel rather than on human successes or external behaviors." -Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Discipleship and Family Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Family Ministry Field Guide, Perspectives on Family Ministry, and Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Biblical, Theological, and Practical Perspective "Are you doing what you can to make sure that the coming generation will praise the Lord? This book can help you in that great task. May the Lord use it powerfully to cause our little ones to praise his name." -James M. Hamilton, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of God's Glory in Salvation Through Judgment, and God's Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments "Tad Thompson knows about the needs of today's families. This approach is creative, thoroughly biblical, and is a must read for any parent who desires for the children to love God with all their heart, with all their soul, and with all their might. This is a great strategy for anyone who is looking for a way to pull their family together around God's Word." -Blake Gideon, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Inola, Oklahoma "Whether your family needs a complete discipleship renovation or a simple tune-up, Intentional Parenting will challenge you to go deeper as a family. This book is biblically sound, with helpful applications in regards to the roles of parents and the spiritual development of our children. For far too long, parents have shirked this sacred responsibility of teaching our children, leaving it solely to the local church. Intentional Parenting is a refreshing yet sobering reminder of our duty as followers of Jesus Christ to assist our children's growth. Written from a pastor's heart, the stories will encourage you in your journey of capturing your children's hearts for Jesus Christ. I have been personally challenged in my own heart by this book, and I highly recommend it to you!" -Heath Peloquin, Senior Pastor, Brighton Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas