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PARENT RESOURCES

The following is a list of Parent Resources that are available to our parents in the Metrolina Christian Academy Library. Click on the link below to access the library materials.

https://metrolina.follettdestiny.com/

Below is a list of helpful websites to assist us as parents in our spiritual formation. There are also other links that are informative and provide guidance as we “train our children in the way they should go”.

Websites
Assess Yourself - http://www.assess-yourself.org/
(Online tools to assess your spiritual condition)

Association of Christian Schools International - http://www.acsi.org/

Barna Group - http://www.barna.org/

Campus Crusade for Christ International - http://www.ccci.org/

Center for Parent/Youth Understanding - http://www.cpyu.org/
(Report on The Spiritual Life of College Students)

Dallas Willard - http://dwillard.org

Janet Hagberg - http://www.janethagberg.com/
(Seven stages of spiritual journey)

Navigators - http://www/mavigators.org

Willow Creek Association - http://willowcreek.com

Youth for Christ - http://www.gospelcom.net/

Link to Metrolina Christian Academy Website - https://metrolina.follettdestiny.com/

References and Resources
Many of these resources exist outside the MCA library, however
they are excellent tools for use.

Books

  • Barna, G. (2004). Raising up spiritual champions. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light.
  • Barna, G. (2001). Real teens: A contemporary snapshot of youth culture. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light.
  • Barna, G. (2003). Think like Jesus: Make the right decision every time. Brentwood, TN: Integrity Publishers.
  • Barna, G. (2003). Transforming children into spiritual champions. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light.
  • Barna, G., & Hatch, M. (2001). Boiling point: How coming cultural shifts will change your life. Ventura, CA: Gospel Light.
  • Blackaby, H., & Blackaby, R. (2001). Spiritual leadership: Moving people to God's agenda. Nashville,TN: Broadman and Holman.
  • Blanchard, K. (2003). Servant leader: Transforming your heart, head, hands & habits. Nashville, TN: J. Countryman.
  • Carpenter, D.(1999). Spiritual nurturing: How to help your child grow spiritually. Lewisville, TX: Carpenter Shop Resources.
  • Downs, P. (1994). Teaching for spiritual growth. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.
  • Egeler, D. (2003). Mentoring millennials: Shaping the Next Generation. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
  • Fennema, Jack. (1978). Nurturing children in the Lord. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed.
  • Foster, R. (1988). Celebration of discipline: The path to spiritual growth. San Francisco: Harper.
  • Graham, D. (2003). Teaching redemptively: Bringing grace and truth into your classroom. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design.
  • Greene, A. (1998). Reclaiming the future of Christian education: A transforming vision. Colorado Springs, CO: Purposeful Design.
  • Hagberg, J. (1997). The critical journey, stages in the life of faith (2nd ed.). Salem, WI: Sheffield Publishing.
  • McQuilkin, R. (Ed.). (1997). Free and fulfilled: Victorious Christians living in the twenty-first century. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson.
  • Morland, J.P. (1997). Love your God with all your mind: The role of reason in the life of the soul. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
  • Mueller, W. (1999).Understanding today’s youth culture: For parents, teachers, and youth leaders. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House.
  • Risen, R. A. (2002). Piety and philosophy: A primer for Christian schools. Phoenix, AZ: ACW Press.
  • Sanders, J. O. (1994). Spiritual leadership: Principles of excellence for every believer. Chicago: Moody Press.
  • Schaeffer, R. (1971). True spirituality. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale.
  • Schultz, G. (1998). Kingdom education: God's Plan for educating future generations. Nashville, TN: LifeWay.
  • Smith, C. & Denton, M. (2005). Soul searching: The religious and spiritual lives of American teenagers. Oxford, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Stanley, C. (1995). The wonderful Spirit-filled life. Nashville, TN: Nelson Books.
  • Swartz, P. (2003). Inevitable surprises: Thinking ahead in a time of turbulence. New York: Gotham.
  • Tripp, Tedd. (1995). Shepherding a child’s heart. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press.
  • Willard, D. (1991). The Spirit of the disciplines: Understanding how God changes lives. San Francisco: Harper.
  • Willard, D. & Frazee, R. (2005). Renovation of the heart: Putting on the character of Christ. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress.
  • Zigarelli, M. (2002). Cultivating Christian character. Fairfax, VA: Xulon Press.