Praise for Forming Faith " This is a book that could change churches and transform families! In Forming Faith , Matt, Mike, and Sam present an enormously compelling vision of a new era of church that comes alongside parents, showing them how to raise the next generation of passionate, all-in followers of Jesus. In the process, the authors ask challenging questions, urging leaders--and parents--to rethink children's discipleship and to make radical changes as a result. What they envision for our children is no less than what Paul prayed for the people he loved: that they would experience the love of Christ in the everyday-ness of real life." -- Diane Comer , Cofounder, Intentional Parents International "Drawing from the Scriptures and significant sociological research on children's and family ministry, Matt, Mike, and Sam make the case that what the next generation needs isn't attractional gimmicks or even programming excellence but biblical orthodoxy, faithful shepherding, and a loving church community. If you're a children's ministry leader, this book will help you move from merely declaring that parents are the primary disciple-makers in kids' lives to intentionally coming alongside parents and growing with them as they learn to shepherd their kids in the faith." -- Jared Kennedy , Editor at The Gospel Coalition and author of The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible , Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission , and The Story of Martin Luther "I want our kids to love Jesus, in the seasons of mountaintop victories and heartache-filled valleys. I want it for the ones that live at my house and the ones at yours. Forming Faith will open our eyes to what resilient and unwavering faith looks like.

Matt, Mike, and Sam are shining a light for us all to follow. May we hold the wisdomthey are offering us with much care as we boldly allow faith to be formed in those we minister to. Let this generation be known as a generation that has 'on Christ the solid rock I stand' written on their heart, for all of their days." -- Yancy , Worship leader, author, and Dove Award winning songwriter/artist " Forming Faith is essential reading for anyone working with children, whether at home or in a church setting. Matt, Mike, and Sam not only highlight our past mistakes but also provide a clear roadmap for correction. Having witnessed their message firsthand, I immediately recognized the necessity of this book. It addresses the pressing needs of today's parents and church leaders, and its wisdom will remain invaluable for generations. Kudos to these authors for their brilliant and masterful work.

I wholeheartedly endorse both them and this message!" -- Jim Wideman , Pastor, author, and pioneer in kidmin and family ministry, Nashville, TN "If you are in children's ministry, this book will shake up your world. If you are really serious about seeing the next generation follow Jesus, then this book should be on your reading list. This book goes way beyond surface talk and dives deep into how to see kids grow up to love and follow Jesus for a lifetime." -- Dale Hudson , www.buildingchildrensministry.com.