About Us
OUR STORY
For 15 years, preteen ministry has been my heart. I’ve seen how God uses this season for big questions, deeper feelings, and the first steps of owning faith. As a parent of a preteen myself, I know the joys and challenges of walking this road. That’s why Preteen Journey exists—to walk with parents and ministry partners as together we help preteens align their hearts with God and build Christ-centered relationships with others. Because this phase isn’t just a bridge to the “real” years—it should be a safe space where faith takes root and identity is found in Christ.
Our Mission
We team up with Parents, Preteens, and Ministry Partners to walk together on the discipleship journey through the preteen phase.
Our Vision
To align the discipleship of preteens by pointing them toward Christ, so their faith shapes not
only their own journey now but also the discipleship of others as they grow into spiritually
mature followers of Jesus.
The investment we make in them today creates a generational impact for those who come next.
Why this is Important
According to Barna Group, the preteen years are highlighted as the prime opportunity forparents, caregivers, and ministry leaders to disciple children, influencing their understanding offaith and the world.Barna’s research indicates that a child’s worldview is largely formed by the age of 13, with thecrucial period for developing foundational beliefs occurring between 8 and 12 years old
Just the Beginning of a Growing Movement
The Holiday Advent Guide is only the beginning. It’s our first step toward building a comprehensive ecosystem of faith-based discipleship resources for the Church, Home, and Individual. We’re committed to expanding our platform with new seasonal guides, monthly discipleship content, inspiring podcasts, and preteen discipleship tools that create a Christ-centered community between Ministry Leaders, Parents, and Preteens.
Seasonal Faith Guides
Additional holiday and thematic guides for Easter, Lent, and other significant faith seasons
Podcast Integration
Audio content and family discussion podcasts to complement digital experiences
Community Features
Safe, moderated spaces for parents and preteens to connect and share experiences
Curriculum Library
Expanding beyond seasonal content to year-round faith formation resources
Leader Tools
Enhanced dashboard for ministry leaders to track engagement and support families
Long-term Vision
We envision Preteen Journey evolving into a complete digital discipleship platform that grows with your family, offering age-appropriate content as children mature in their faith journey while maintaining the core values of family connection, spiritual development, and meaningful engagement.