"Brian Dembowczyk speaks clearly and authentically to parents who long to teach their children to know Jesus but feel unprepared, unsuccessful, or hopeless. Brian takes the posture of a fellow learner, shares his own successes and failures as a parent, and invites his reader to take the next step. With the compelling story of the Bible as the backdrop, Brian provides practical steps for both parents and children to know, love, and act like Jesus. As the title implies, Family Discipleship That Works: Guiding Your Child to Know, Love, and Act Like Jesus is truly a guide—each chapter includes the big idea at the beginning, practical insights and suggestions along the way, and questions for reflection and discussion at the end. This book is an excellent resource for parents and small groups."

"C. S. Lewis once described the task of discipleship as making 'little Christs,' and he said the church exists for nothing less. So does the family, as this book by Brian Dembowczyk helpfully reminds us. Family Discipleship That Works encourages parents to help their children become actors in the Bible's story of redemption by learning to act in ways that embody the mind and heart of Jesus Christ. Home, neighborhood, school, and church here become the stage for living out the faith in embodied ways in everyday situations. Imitation of Christ, meet improvised discipleship!"

"I have known Brian for a decade and trust his commitment to Scripture, his pastoral heart, and his passion for seeing 'the faith that has been delivered once and for all to the saints' also delivered effectively to the next generation. I was encouraged and challenged by Family Discipleship That Works—encouraged to be the example my daughters can imitate, and challenged in specific ways such as asking my daughters for forgiveness when I fail. Parents, pastors, and ministry leaders who disciple kids and teenagers will benefit from reading this book."

"In a world where 'it's the thought that counts' Brian Dembowczyk makes a masterful case that kids need to actually live out their faith, and he does not leave you wondering for ideas. Children can and need to act out their faith, for it's in the acting it out that formation takes place over a long period of time. This book is a must-read and an extremely practical resource for anyone who cares about forming the faith of our children."

"In all honesty, as both a father and a pastor, I usually cringe when I see books about family worship (or parenting in general) because of how many of them heap pressure, expectation, and even legalistic standards on parents. In Family Discipleship that Works Brian Dembowczyk does a wonderful job pointing parents to Christ as hope and a means of discipleship. Brian doesn't shy away from high biblical standards and commands, but neither does he burden parents with them. Rather, he models what he writes about by explaining truth with clarity and grace and dependence on the gospel of grace. This book offers a deep, firm foundation for discipleship as parents, and meaningful, practical steps we can take."