Baptism Ahead: A Road Map for Young Disciples

This innovative volume leads older children (ages 8-12) through baptismal preparation and a basic orientation to Christian discipleship and membership in the local church. Rather than presenting a dry, textbook approach, Pastor Wallace Smith integrates: [ [ contemporary narrative

[ [ biblical lessons

[ [ student-friendly talking points

[ [ online components

[ [ varied homework assignments

The author identifies key aspects of the Christian life with familiar road signs and compares the discipleship journey with a road under construction.

Topics include:

[ [ Images of God

[ [ Conversations about Jesus

[ [ Making your faith your own

[ [ Soul freedom

[ [ Discipleship

[ [ Bible freedom

[ [ The church

[ [ Believer’s baptism

[ [ Practicing and living faith

Designed as a seven-week/seven-chapter course, Baptism Ahead will appeal to different learning styles as well as different church and family settings.