Welcome to Discipleship Cliff
Family discipleship starts here.
Discipleship Cliff exists for one reason: to give busy Christian parents simple tools to help their kids grow in their relationship with Jesus. You care about your kids’ faith. You want to raise them to love Jesus. This is the place to find everything you need to make that happen.
Here is the best way to get started.
Step 1: Start with the Basics
If you are new to family discipleship, these articles are the best place to begin. They will give you a clear picture of what family discipleship is, why it matters, and how to make it happen in your home.
Family Discipleship: A Biblical Guide for Parents
This is the best place to begin. It gives you a biblical foundation for family discipleship and practical ideas to help you get started, wherever you are in the journey. Set aside about 15 minutes for this one.
Understanding the Gospel: A Parent’s Guide
You cannot pass on what you do not own. This article helps you get a clear, confident grasp of the gospel so you can speak about it naturally with your kids, not just on Sunday morning but in the everyday moments of life.
Building A Realistic Family Bible Study Routine
Most family devotion plans fall apart because life gets in the way. This article helps you build a simple rhythm that actually fits your family, one you can sustain even on the busy weeks.
Bible Study Skills for Parents: Grow Your Faith and Lead Your Family
You do not need all the answers to open the Bible with your kids. This article gives you practical skills to study Scripture with confidence so you can lead your family and keep growing yourself at the same time.
Step 2: Pick your first Bible study
Once you have a feel for what family discipleship looks like, it is time to open your Bible. These free studies are designed for busy families, short, simple, and built around real conversation.
Ready to start? Here is where we recommend beginning:
It is an 8-week study that walks your family through one of the richest letters in the New Testament. It covers identity in Christ, how to love like Jesus, and the armor of God. It is free, built for families, and will give your family a solid foundation in the gospel.
Shorter Option: 1 Peter 5-Minute Family Devotions
These family devotionals are about 5 minutes each and designed for busy families. Great for younger kids or families just getting their feet wet.
Want to see everything? Browse the full library of Free Bible studies.
Step 3 — Make it Memorable
Family discipleship doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful. Some of the moments your kids will remember most are the simple ones—coloring a Bible verse together, asking a thoughtful question around the dinner table, praying before bed, or celebrating God’s faithfulness during the seasons of the year. Use these resources to keep your family’s time in God’s Word engaging, memorable, and enjoyable.
Coloring Pages
Help kids slow down, reflect on Scripture, and remember God’s truth while they create.
Parent-Driven Discussions
Build deeper family conversations with Bible-centered discussion guides for every season of life.
Bible Verse Lists
Explore curated lists of Bible verses to read and memorize together.
Family Prayer
Teach your children how to pray and pray together as a family.
Step 4 — Stay connected
Every month I send out The Trailhead, a short newsletter for parents who want to disciple their kids and need a little encouragement along the way. It is free and you can unsubscribe anytime.
That is it. No pressure. No complicated system.
Just a parent helping other parents take the next step in leading their kids towards Jesus. Start with Step 1 and go from there. I am glad you are here.
