New Hope’s discipleship process for children progresses through age-appropriate ministries that we call “Phases”.

Every ministry is designed to engage the next generation with the gospel and equip the parent in the gospel to see them love Christ and his mission wholeheartedly.

Phase 1: Nursery (Ages 0-2)

Goal: To create a safe environment filled with love and care that allows parents and guardians the freedom to worship and learn in an adult environment.

Resources:

• Give them Grace, Elyse Fitzpatrick
• ApParent Privilege, Steve Wright
• The Big Picture Story Bible, David R. Helm
• Gospel Powered Parenting, William P. Farley​

Phase 2: Preschool (Ages 3-5)

Goal: To engage kids with the beauty of Christ by introducing themes of the gospel through Scripture. To engage parents with the pursuit of a family worship time at home.
 
Resources:

• Shepherding a Child’s Heart, Tedd Tripp
• Everyday Talk, John Younts
• The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones
• The Big Picture Story Bible, David R. Helm
• God Made All of Me, Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• Big Thoughts for Little Thinkers Series, Joey Allen
• The Donkey Who Carried a King, & other kids titles from R.C. Sproul

Phase 3: Elementary (Grades K-5)

Goal: To provide avenues for kids to see the whole story of God in Scripture, especially through Bible knowledge and memorization. To provide outlets for parents to disciple their kids in the in the fruit of the gospel.
 
Resources:

• ESV Bible for Kids
• NIRV Adventure Bible for Early Readers
• The Action Bible, Jeremy V. Jones
• Parenting Beyond Your Capacity, Reggie Joiner
• The Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd-Jones
• The Gospel Story Bible, Marty Machowski
• The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung
• Long Story Short: Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God, Marty Machowski