Faith of Their Own: Understanding the Common Cry of Preteens

by Chris Folmsbee

Overview

If you are the parent of a preteen, you may feel as if you are the only person in the world trying to deal with this almost-grown stranger in your home. You might describe your preteen as opinionated, sometimes defiant, seeking independence one day and totally dependent on you the next, inquisitive, and--above all--seeking to break the world record for the number of text messages sent and received in one day. How, with all that is going on in the hearts and minds of preteens, can we parents help them develop A Faith of Their Own?

Chris Folmsbee is an experienced youth worker, an author and speaker, and a dad. He understands that you the parent of a preteen is learning as you go.

Understanding the Common Cry of Preteens is the first piece of a three-part series designed to help you help your teen develop spiritually as he or she develops physically and mentally. The ultimate goal is to prepare you as you lead your child to conform to the image of God through Jesus Christ.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780834130142
Publisher:	Beacon Hill PR
Publication date:	09/17/2013
Pages:	157
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Chris Folmsbee is the director of group life at The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, one of the nation's fastest growing and largest churches. He is the author of several books on topics including spiritual formation, missional living and adolescent faith development. Chris lives with his wife Gina in Overland Park, KS.

Table of Contents

Author's Note 7

Introduction 9

1 The Common Cry of Today's Preteen and Young Teen 27

2 The Origins of the Common Cry 55

3 What Happens if We Don't Regard the Cry? 69

4 How Do We Parents Guide Them Well? 87

5 On the Move 103

6 The Virtues of Jesus as a Way of Life 117

7 Help for Parents on the Journey 135

8 Why the Common Cry Matters 145

Notes 157