MIDDLE SCHOOL
In middle school life turns upside down. Similar to the toddler years, life change is happening at an expedited rate and emotions are pushed to their extremes. They’re asking things like: “Who do I like and who am I?” Acceptance is their currency. So we show up to rediscover them again (and again and again) in order to prove to them they are worth knowing and worth showing up for. At this phase, they need to own their own faith and value the faith community.
BOOKS
3 BIG QUESTIONS THAT CHANGE EVERY TEENAGER
The Jesus Storybook Bible introduces children to God’s wonderful story, and the Savior at the center of that story.
PARENTING YOUR...BOOKS
A book for every age, Parenting Your...book series is made of individual phase guides from birth to 12th grade. Each guide is based on hundreds of hours of research and countless interviews with child development experts, professional counselors, teachers, and parents.
THE STICKY FAITH GUIDE FOR YOUR FAMILY
The Sticky Faith Guide for Your Family shows parents how to actively encourage their children's spiritual growth so that it will stick with them into adulthood and empower them to develop a living, lasting faith.
PODCASTS & MORE RESOURCES
FEEDING THE MOUTH THAT BITES YOU
A weekly podcast on parenting teens and launching them into the world. Hosted by Jessica Pfeiffer with Dr. Ken Wilgus, author of the book "Feeding the Mouth That Bites You."
AXIS PARENT RESOURCES
Axis offers resources to equip you for conversations with your teens. Build your teen’s lifelong faith in Jesus by tackling tough topics together, one conversation at a time.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL PHASE?
Matt Cooper
Student Ministry Pastor
mcooper@northland.cc
(785) 286-1204
