"A comprehensive and engaging text that will be helpful to ministry leaders for years to come" This introduction to Christian formation helps those in ministry think comprehensively about discipleship at every stage of human development and through many aspects of church life." Discipleship for Every Stage of Life offers clear pathways for helping people of all ages encounter Jesus in all of life. This is my new go-to resource for connecting contemporary human development with the timeless wisdom of the Christian faith."-- David Setran , Wheaton College"An invaluable resource for those working in or preparing for Christian ministry. We strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know how churches can most effectively minister to the formational and developmental needs of their members."-- Jack and Judith Balswick , School of Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary (retired)"A well-informed, thoughtful, and practical resource. Whether read by a parent or a pastor, this work will help inform and inspire the intentional faith formation of infants through senior adults."-- Colleen Derr , Eastern Nazarene College"Here is the fruit of careful research and decades of faithful discipleship ministry.

Readers seeking to be informed will benefit significantly. Readers willing to be spurred on will benefit abundantly."-- John David Trentham , The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; editor in chief, Christian Education Journal "Kiesling has spent decades integrating insights from secular life span development theory with biblical and theological principles. His careful work provides ministers and Christian educators with a nuanced, comprehensive book to aid us in our work."-- Holly Allen , Lipscomb University (retired); coauthor of Intergenerational Christian Formation ; author of Forming Resilient Children "A treasure for academics and church leaders. Kiesling has filled an enormous gap in the literature for life span disciple making by combining insights from theology, theory, and practical ministry in a comprehensive and engaging text that will be helpful to ministry leaders for years to come."-- Chris Shirley , School of Educational Ministries, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.