Equipping Fathers at First Baptist Church in Lenoir City, Tennessee, to Disciple Their Children

Abstract

This project was designed to equip fathers at First Baptist Church Lenoir City, to disciple their children. The project involved giving each father a pre-test survey to assess the current knowledge of the biblical role fathers have in discipling their children. A six-week curriculum was developed and followed by a post-test survey to determine the increase in knowledge and practice of fathers discipling their children. A strategic plan was developed to encourage the longevity of the project.

Chapter 1 introduces the ministry context of First Baptist Church Lenoir City, as well as the rationale, purpose, goals, and methodologies of the project. Chapter 2 provides the biblical and theological foundations for equipping fathers to disciple their children. These foundational Scriptures are Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Psalm 78:1-8, and Ephesians 6:4. Chapter 3 addresses the role fathers have in discipling their children. Chapter 4 details the curriculum development and administration of the pre- and post-surveys given to each father. Chapter 5 provides an overall evaluation of the project.