New Vision’s mission is “Guiding People to Lives of Gospel Transformation.” Not only do we desire to lead people to Jesus, we also are called to equip them in the spiritual journey. The Discipleship Essentials Pathway is a seventeen module (one per year), age-appropriate discipleship plan designed to help parents and mentors disciple children, students, and young adults in their relationship with Jesus. Each year includes one module focused on a core truth of the Christian faith (like God, Jesus, or Holiness) from kindergarten through college.
For those who join the journey in middle school, high school, or after, the Pathway can be used as a catch-up resource or simply picked up where they are. Backtracking through previous modules is encouraged, but not required.
New Pathway materials are available each August in your child’s ministry area (Kindergarten–College Aged). Families are encouraged to begin the first full week of August, but you can start anytime. Each module is designed to follow the school year (August–July).
Want to dive in deeper?
Attend a Parenting Workshop:
K–5th Grade – August 24 in the Chapel during all three service hours
Middle & High School – September 7 in the Chapel during all three service hours
The age-specific books are handed out each year starting in August through New Vision's age-graded ministries. Connect with your ministry team to get your copy. Need to catch up? You can download a digital version below.
Yes, you can begin at any point. While the content is designed to build over time, each module is complete in itself and can be started anytime. You can even backtrack through earlier modules during breaks as a short-term intensive (for example, one unit per day or week without memory verses).
Absolutely. The Pathway is designed for use by any Christian mentor, parent, guardian, or relative. You don’t have to be a theologian, just willing to walk with someone through the content, ask questions, and grow together.
The Pathway is designed for weekly family devotionals (about 15 minutes per session). Each month has one devotional and Bible story, with memory verses and prayer prompts for follow-up during subsequent weeks throughout the month. Flexibility is key; go at your own pace. If you miss a week, just pick back up next time.
That’s a great opportunity! We recommend doing one child’s lesson each week—start with the youngest the first week of the month, then move to the next oldest in subsequent weeks. The rest of the family can still participate in the discussion and prayer, even if it’s not their grade level content.
Don’t worry! The goal is long-term consistency, not perfection. Just pick up where you left off or resume with the current month's content. You can always catch up on missed content during breaks or summer.
Yes! The Pathway works for individuals too. Students and college-aged adults can walk through the material solo or with a mentor, small group leader, or friend. We encourage inviting someone to walk with you in discipleship if possible.
The content is aligned with the Bible translations and teaching themes used in New Vision’s age-graded ministries. It’s meant to complement church teaching and reinforce core truths at home.
Not at all. The guide is written in clear language with supportive tools like definitions, discussion questions, and prayer prompts. You are simply helping guide the conversation and model faith. The goal is to grow together!