Preteen discipleship is one of the most formative — and most overlooked — seasons of spiritual development. In this post, I share why I went all in on this mission, the gap I see between kids and student ministry, and how we can intentionally build pathways that champion preteens in both church and home.
A year ago, I felt led by God to not just share my heart for preteen discipleship with my church and my family — but with many.
I sensed Him asking me to step out further.
To go all in.
So I did something simple — and bold.
I put my “yes” on the table.
I told God I would give myself fully to this mission.
I See a Gap
I see a huge problem that needs solving.
There is a gap that exists.
A very important piece of the puzzle is missing.
And I feel called to help solve, build, and find solutions for preteen discipleship.
Preteens are often overlooked — not intentionally, but structurally. They sit between children’s ministry and student ministry. Between dependence and independence. Between childhood and adolescence.
Without intentional discipleship, they can quietly become the missing piece in the larger formation story.
Research from the Barna Group shows that a person’s spiritual formation and biblical worldview are largely shaped by the age of 13.
Thirteen.
That means these years matter deeply.
That gap keeps me moving forward.
So the Question Becomes…
What do we do with the missing piece?
What do we do when we see the gap?
For me, it wasn’t enough to just notice it.
It became a prayer.
“Lord, if this matters to You… show me how to build differently.”
Over time, what became clear was this:
Preteens don’t just need more activity.
They need intentional discipleship.
They need leaders who understand this stage.
They need parents who feel equipped, not overwhelmed.
They need churches that think ahead instead of reacting behind.
And the truth is — most leaders and parents want that.
They just don’t always know how to build it.
That’s where I lean in.
I Love Unity
As a discipleship coach, I see the Body of Christ much like a physical body. When one system is misaligned, the whole body feels it. But when everything is working together — aligned and strengthened — health increases.
Just like a training coach strengthens the body, I help strengthen alignment within the Body of Christ.
Using my gift of innovation, 15+ years of ministry experience, and my passion for guiding others into effective next steps, I love building discipleship bridges.
Strengthening connection and relationships between:
Church and Home
Kids Ministry and Student Ministry
Parent and Preteen
When those connections are strengthened, preteens thrive.
I Love Leadership
God has gifted me to shepherd and lead people into next steps.
I love to meet people where they are and coach them toward clarity and confidence.
Using years of ministry experience and a framework-driven mindset, I help leaders:
Move from scattered to strategic
Move from reactive to intentional
Move from overwhelmed to aligned
Sometimes what a ministry needs isn’t more activity.
It’s clarity.
It’s structure.
It’s vision.
And I love helping you build that.
I Love Preteen Discipleship
Why do I love coaching the discipleship of this age so much?
Because they are curious.
They have big questions.
They are spiritually hungry.
They are ready to begin a faith journey that becomes their own.
Discipleship at this stage is relational.
It’s intentional.
It happens over time.
And it shapes identity.
Because I love this age so deeply, I’ve committed myself to understanding it — spiritually, developmentally, and strategically.
I coach leaders and parents to recognize what makes this stage unique — and I don’t leave you at awareness. I come alongside you to build the how.
Together we can build discipleship rhythms that fit this age.
Together we can strengthen trust and habits at home that prepare your preteen for what’s ahead.
Together we can prepare preteens not just for the teen years — but for a lifetime of growing in Christ.
These are not filler years.
They are formative years.
And they deserve intentional discipleship.
That’s Why Preteen Journey Exists
Preteen Journey exists to build pathways from kids to students and church to home. To bring clarity, structure, and strategy to your roadmap.
Because intentional preteen discipleship doesn’t happen accidentally.
It’s built.
Our mission is simple:
Champion a Christ-centered journey – together – through the preteen years.
Church and home.
Leaders and parents.
Working together.
Join me as we build something intentional and champion preteens on their discipleship journey.
Let’s journey together.