Discipleship Is Leadership: Stages of Generational Development

Designed for parents, youth and children’s ministry leaders, mentors, and anyone seeking to make a profound difference in young lives, this book unravels the intricate connection between leadership and discipleship. Based on Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development stages, this book offers both theoretical guidance and practical tools for effective discipleship of children and youth. This book aims to simplify discipleship and instill confidence in parents, grandparents, youth workers, teachers, and anyone who cares deeply about leading and disciplining children and youth. This book encourages the reader to explore diverse leadership models and incorporate them into discipleship practices. Includes real-life stories and practical experiences that are complemented by biblical examples, which paint a comprehensive picture of the overlapping spheres of the psychosocial and leadership models. This book uniquely demonstrates how varied leadership models can inform and enhance your discipleship approaches.

A dad to three teenage sons, Rich Griffith, D.Min., is professor of youth ministry at Toccoa Falls College. Rich also serves as a part- time pastor, contributes regularly to various youth specialties products, and is featured on several podcasts. Dr. Griffith has worked with teens and families for over 30 years. His life-long work in youth and family ministry, single-dad and his academic pursuits, have given him a passion to help young people and those who disciple them.