Raising Kids to Follow Christ by Lee Ann Mancini is a much-needed resource for the times in which we find ourselves. As Mancini so accurately states, "Christianity is being attacked on every imaginable level…" Indeed. More than ever, parents—and every adult believer with influence in the lives of children—must be committed to imparting a thoroughly biblical view of life and faith. Lee Ann Mancini is a compelling voice that God has raised up to inspire and equip. It is a joy to recommend her book, and I pray that countless numbers of people will benefit from her work. -- Author, educator, religion correspondent
In a culture that is caustic to children and families, Lee Ann Mancini offers a roadmap back to sanity. If you want your children to be able to successfully navigate the cultural waters with biblical wisdom, this book is for you. More than a surface-level how-to, Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a blueprint that will help you make a lasting impression on the heart and mind of your child. Every Christian parent needs this book! -- Best-selling author, Becoming MomStrong
There is no disputing that children and teens today are bombarded with vicious assaults to their identity, gender, and spiritual lives, among other things. Thus, there has never been as dire a time as now for parents to be equipped with more effective resources to lead their kids to embrace biblical values. In Raising Kids to Follow Christ, Lee Ann Mancini skillfully takes parents by the hand and walks them toward Jesus so they, in turn, can invite their kids to do the same. This practical, biblically based, easy-to-read field guide equips parents to confidently lead their kids back to the center of understanding who they are in Christ. Thank you, Lee Ann, for pouring your heart, experience, ideas, and spiritually mature wisdom on every page. -- Author, Lets Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters
Raising Kids to Follow Christ is a must-read for parents wanting to build a strong spiritual foundation in their children. Lee Ann Mancini’s expertly crafted guide offers practical strategies and biblical insights, making it an invaluable resource to nurture faith within the family. -- CEO and publisher, KidzMatter
Lee Ann Mancini has penned a well-researched, extensive handbook for parenting with a biblically based worldview. Lee Ann has captured the heart of the Creator toward parents and children. Wisdom, compassion, love, truth, and beauty are woven throughout this power-packed parenting manual. If you are a parent who wants more for your children, grandchildren, and the next generation, this guide will equip you to train and transform them to grow leaders and lovers of Christ and the church and bring hope to a world that needs revival, redemption, and restoration by providing authentic Christians as bright lights reflecting the Savior and His heart for humankind. -- Codirector, Love-Wise
This remarkable book holds the keys to establishing a spiritual bedrock in your child’s life. It blends practical wisdom with biblical principles and provides a comprehensive roadmap, empowering you to foster a lifelong connection to faith within your child. It’s a great read for every Christian parent. -- Cofounder, National Center for Biblical Parenting
Many Christian parents want to pass along their faith to their children yet feel ill-equipped to do that. Author Lee Ann Mancini shows parents how to set the stage to influence and encourage their children’s faith development. Raising Kids to Follow Christ is filled with biblical strategies and techniques crafted to awaken and grow that faith. This book is the tool you want to be the spiritual leader your child needs. -- Author, The Messy Life of Parenting
What a wonderful gift Lee Ann Mancini has provided in Raising Kids to Follow Christ. Lee Ann has the heart of a shepherd and the wisdom of a seasoned parent. She provides practical guidance to parents with children at every age and stage. If you’ve got parenting figured out, then this book is not for you. For the rest of us, here is good medicine that will help us raise children who know, love, and serve Jesus for a lifetime. -- Executive director, Renewanation
What could be more important in parenting than raising children who know Christ? Our kids must decide their eternal destiny for themselves, but we can certainly create a home environment where it’s hard to deny the truth and love of God. The world says academic excellence, good looks, or athletic prowess will set up our kids for success. This book reminds us of what is truly important in life: to obey the Lord and follow Him. -- Host, Happy Home Podcast; author, Parents Rising
Raising children in today’s world is hard—much harder than I expected it to be when I became a mom eighteen-plus years ago. Though sin has been prevalent since the fall of man, the ideologies our kids are exposed to and the societal pressures placed on them from today’s media are unprecedented. More than ever, parents must be intentional about finding every opportunity to point their children to their Savior, and it doesn’t happen by chance. We cannot count on the church or schools to do it. It’s our responsibility, and it is a calling that, if not taken seriously, can have eternal consequences. Raising Kids to Follow Christ is full of biblical wisdom and practical advice. Lee Ann shares from her own personal experiences as a mom who raised her own kids to follow Christ, but more importantly, she guides parents through what Scripture says about parenting and discipleship. This book is certain to reach the hearts of both new and experienced parents and will no doubt be a resource I will return to time and time again. -- Producer and host, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution
In a world of compromise and confusion, Raising Kids to Follow Christ is the timely resource you need. Author Lee Ann Mancini says, "One of the most important decisions parents will make is how to raise their children to become strong, Bible-based disciples of Jesus." Raising kids to follow Christ doesn’t just happen—it requires wisdom, resolve, and a biblical foundation. This book offers practical parenting principles and engaging stories to help you partner with Christ to raise strong Christian kids. -- Author, Moms Raising Sons to Be Men
