What I Would Do Differently
SESSION 4 OVERVIEW
APPENDIX 4
RESULTS FROM PRE- AND POST-SURVEYS
This appendix contains the mean scores for each question from both the pre- and post-surveys, followed by the change in mean. The survey uses a six-point Likert scale containing the following answers (the score is in parentheses): (1) Strongly Disagree, (2) Disagree, (3) Somewhat Disagree, (4) Somewhat Agree, (5) Agree, (6) Strongly Agree. Each question ending in “[RS]” is meant to be reverse scored, meaning the most desirable answer was “Strongly Disagree,” while the least desirable answer was
“Strongly Agree.”1
1 The reverse-scored questions are Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5, & Q7.
Table A1. Family Discipleship Perceptions scores
Question Pre-Survey
Mean Post-Survey
Mean Change Q1. I prioritize consistent family worship times
in my family’s schedule. 3.2 5.1 +1.9
Q2. I would like to do regular family devotions or Bible reading in our home, but my family is too busy for that right now. It will probably be that way for quite a while. [RS]
4.0 5.0 +1.0
Q3. The church is where children ought to
receive most of their Bible teaching. [RS] 5.0 5.0 0.0 Q4. When my children spontaneously ask a
biblical or theological question, I really wish that my child would have asked a minister or other church leader instead of me. [RS]
6.0 6.0 0.0
Q5. I want to do whatever it takes for my children to succeed in certain sports or school activities—even if that means my family is too busy some weeks to eat meals together. [RS]
5.0 5.0 0.0
Q6. Parents, and particularly fathers, have a responsibility to engage personally in a
discipleship process with each of their children. 6.0 6.0 0.0 Q7. Church leaders are the people primarily
responsible for discipling my children and teaching them to share the gospel with others.
[RS]
6.0 5.0 -1.0
Q8. My church has helped me develop a clear
plan for my children’s spiritual growth. 4.0 4.0 0.0
Table A2. Family Discipleship Practices scores
Question Pre-Survey
Mean Post-Survey
Mean Change Q9. Other than mealtimes, how many times in
the past week have I prayed aloud with any of
my children? 5.0 5.0 0.0
Q10. How many times in the past week has my family eaten a meal together with television,
music, and other similar media turned off? 5.0 5.1 +.1 Q11. How many times in the past month have I
read or discussed the Bible with any of my
children? 5.5 5.9 +.4
Q12. How many times in the past month have I discussed any biblical or spiritual matters with any of my children while engaging in day-to- day activities?
4.9 5.2 +.3
Q13. How many times in the past month has my family engaged in any family devotional or
worship time in our home? 3.4 5.7 +2.3
Q14. How many times in the past month have I talked with my spouse or with a close friend
about my children’s spiritual development? 3.6 4.5 +.9 Q15. How many times in the past year have I
intentionally participated with one or more of my children in witnessing to a non-Christian or inviting a non-Christian to church?
2.1 2.3 +.2
Q16. How often in the past year have I
discussed my children’s spiritual development
with a church leader? 1.9 2.5 +.6
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ABSTRACT
TRAINING PARENTS OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH IN DAYTON, OHIO, TO BE THE PRIMARY
DISCIPLERS OF THEIR FAMILIES Joshua Michael Tuttle, DEdMin
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Donald S. Whitney
This project’s purpose was to equip the parents of Washington Heights Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, to be the primary disciplers of their children. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of Washington Heights and the goals of this project.
Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Deut 6; Josh 24; Ps 78; and Eph 6) to show that God has ordained and intended the family to be the primary means of discipleship in the life of a child, while mandating the people of God to come alongside in support. Chapter 3 observes contemporary work in the area of family
ministry to show that for family discipleship to be successful, families and churches must adjust the way they interact with and support one another. Churches must come
alongside parents instead of taking their responsibility; parents must show their children that devotion to God encompasses every area of life; and regular worship must happen both at home as well as in the congregational setting. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific course
curriculum. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficiency of the project based on completion of the specific goals. Ultimately, this project seeks to equip parents with the resources and confidence to disciple their families in the ways and life of Jesus Christ.