STEPPING STONES Milestone #1 - Parent/Child Dedication Paperback – July 19, 2025

Significant moments in life - rites of passage - milestones - are important in our children's lives, yet we often commemorate such occasions with a passing “congratulations.” There is no better time to partner with parents than during these “STEPPING STONE” milestone occasions.This PARENT/CHILD DEDICATION stepping stone was written to encourage and equip new parents. The first key time in the lives of the parents in your ministry is when they begin their family and express the desire to dedicate their child to the Lord.This is the perfect opportunity to connect with new families and support them by providing the tools they need for parenting and marriage.This is the first of six Stepping Stones: Parent/Child Dedication, Bible Presentation, Salvation, Baptism, Communion, and Graduation. Each resource is designed to assist you as you teach important biblical truths, celebrate significant moments with the children in your ministry, and encourage and equip their parents. Downloadable extras include a Teacher’s Guide, Parent Guide, Invitations, Dedication Certificate templates, a Legacy Marbles gift template, Dedication and “Baby on Board” applications, Presentation Graphics for your class, an Order of Service script, Bulletin Inserts, and media for the dedication ceremony, and more.Originally a high school teacher in her native Australia, Dr. Janine McNally is the founder and director of Equipping Fireflies, a professor of Christian Education at the Grace School of Theology in Texas, and the author of "When You See Fireflies. Equipping Parents and Leaders to Minister Effectively to Generation Alpha.” She is the author of the STEPS series, a four-week study for kids and preteens, the UNDERSTANDING LIFE books, “Ten-Minute Family Devotions,” and “An Empty Crib - A Survival Guide for Losing a Child.” She passionately believes in equipping leaders and parents to reach Generation Alpha for Christ.You can check out her resources at www.EquippingFireflies.com. Read more