Intentional Parenting

Family Discipleship by Design

“Dr. Tad Thompson’s Intentional Parenting is a practical page-turner that encourages fathers to
engage the hearts of their families with truth and grace. In an age when truth is either ignored or
despised, it is refreshing to see a book written for ordinary fathers who want their families to be
sanctified by the truth (John 17:17). Thompson writes with grace which reminds us that
parenting, like every aspect of Christian discipleship, flows from the sweet mercies of Christ.”

— Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“As parents, we know God has given us the responsibility to train our children in His ways. But
many parents aren’t biblically discipling their children because they feel overwhelmed and don’t
know where or how to start. Tad has done a favor for all of us by identifying seven key
categories of biblical teaching we can all utilize in teaching our children Godly truth and
principles. He has organized it in an easy-to-follow plan that will help any parent put the truth of
God’s Word into the hearts of their children.”

— Kevin Ezell, father of six and president of the North American Mission Board, Southern
Baptist Convention.

“Need an introductory text for parents to the topic of discipling children, perhaps in a church
where this simply isn’t the way dads and moms think about their role? If so, give some
consideration to Intentional Parenting by Tad Thompson. It’s a clear and simple text on family
discipleship, centered on the gospel rather than on human successes or external behaviors.”

— Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., Professor of Discipleship and Family Ministry at The Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Family Ministry Field Guide, Perspectives on
Family Ministry, and Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Biblical, Theological, and
Practical Perspective

“Are you doing what you can to make sure that the coming generation will praise the Lord? This
book can help you in that great task. May the Lord use it powerfully to cause our little ones to
praise his name."

— James M. Hamilton, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern

Baptist Theological Seminary, and author of God’s Glory in Salvation Through Judgment, and
God’s Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments
“Tad Thompson knows about the needs of today’s families. This approach is creative,
thoroughly biblical, and is a must read for any parent who desires for the children to love God
with all their heart, with all their soul, and with all their might. This is a great strategy for anyone
who is looking for a way to pull their family together around God’s Word.”

— Blake Gideon, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Inola, Oklahoma

“Whether your family needs a complete discipleship renovation or a simple tune-up, Intentional
Parenting will challenge you to go deeper as a family. This book is biblically sound, with helpful
applications in regards to the roles of parents and the spiritual development of our children. For
far too long, parents have shirked this sacred responsibility of teaching our children, leaving it
solely to the local church. Intentional Parenting is a refreshing yet sobering reminder of our duty
as followers of Jesus Christ to assist our children’s growth. Written from a pastor’s heart, the
stories will encourage you in your journey of capturing your children’s hearts for Jesus Christ. I
have been personally challenged in my own heart by this book, and I highly recommend it to
you!”

— Heath Peloquin, Senior Pastor, Brighton Park Baptist Church, Corpus Christi, Texas