The world seems to want to change our kids …but what if we raised a generation that changed the world? Discipling can often sit on the back burner when it comes to rearing children. And if we aren’t careful, we may find that outside influences can try to parent our children just as much as us. If we take the discipling of our children by the reins, however, we could see earth-shattering change in the lives of our children and their futures. In nearly 20 years in full-time ministry Melissa J. MacDonald has grown tired of watching the next generation walk away from Jesus. She aggressively approaches the idea of discipling world changers by providing the reader with practical ideas that can be immediately implemented. From the stories, research, structure, and encouragement this book is chocked full of transformational truth for you whether you are a parent or in ministry. You will be inspired, hopeful, and motivated. Are you ready for your children to change the world? Gorgeous glimpses into the eternal, transforma- tional aspects of ministry with the next generation. This book could revolutionize your work with children ...and likely you with it! --Alan Charter, Facilitator for the Global Children’s Forum In my work with youth, I often tell them, “You don’t have the change the world,” but I go on to say, “Because God is already out there changing it, and you get to be a part of His work.” In Discipling World Changers, Melissa reminds us of the same thing – we don’t have to make our kids follow Jesus, we get to join Christ in the work He is already doing in their hearts. With heart-warming stories, practical applications, real-life experiences, and heartfelt convictions, Melissa invites parents and ministers to discover who we are and rediscover who God is as we work out how we help our children follow us as we follow Christ. This is the kind of book you’ll want to take one chapter at a time and marinate in the invita- tion offered through each chapter and follow-up questions and allow the Spirit to heal old wounds, open new understandings, and produce the fruit of a disciple in your own heart even as you disciple your children. --Rev. Dr. Christina Embree, Founder/Director of ReFocus Ministry Melissa J. MacDonald worked for 10 years as the Children’s Disciplemaking Specialist for The Christian and Missionary Alliance. While there she created and founded cmalliancekids and was the creator and dean for the Children’s Disciplemaking Leadership Certificate. Mel currently serves as the interim executive director for INCM (International Network of Children’s Ministry). She’s known for her unique style of speaking. Blending humor, truth, and real-life examples she keeps her audience engaged and inspired. She resides with her husband and somewhat naughty puppy in Iowa where she is actively involved in her own small church. She and her husband are foster parents and reside in Iowa.