A Covenant-Centered Guide to Acing Parenthood
“It is time to bring the children back under His covenant.”Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the hardships and struggles of parenting, unsure of whether you are truly getting it right? This handbook offers comfort, guidance and truth for parents dealing with the demands of raising children in an ever-changing world. It is a practical and faith-filled guide designed to help parents rediscover joy in parenthood by returning to God’s original design for raising His heritage.
Within these pages, you will discover scriptural truths, sound counsel, and practical applications that challenge popular ideas about parenting. This book calls parents and guardians back to the biblical landmarks and standards laid down in Scripture by helping them reset their homes, values, and daily practices with God’s principles rather than cultural norms.
This is not a book to skim through casually, but an invitation to pause, reflect, and examine long-held beliefs. It encourages readers to slow down, take an honest look at their approach to parenting, and make needed corrections where harmful patterns may have taken root. It is a call to parents to embrace responsibility with renewed purpose and take intentional steps toward equipping the next generation to walk in faith and obedience to God.
Whether you are raising young children, mentoring adolescents, or influencing the lives of those entrusted to your care, this handbook provides biblical tools and spiritual insight to raise God’s heritage faithfully, responsibly, and with lasting impact.
“This heritage of the Lord is a trust given to us and demands that we figure out and try to mold them spiritually, morally, socially, and intellectually.”
About The Book
This book was written to share principles drawn from Scripture, prayerful reflection, and years of observing both the rewards and consequences of parenting choices.
“Given the urgency of the task and the enabling power and grace flowing from our God, this little book is intended to awaken both those entrusted with the responsibility to correct any errors made so far.”
It is written in obedience to God’s prompting and out of a deep burden to see children restored under His covenant and prepared for the purposes He has ordained for these last days.
Ideal Readers of This BOOK.
Parents and guardians – those entrusted with the responsibility of raising children and seeking to do so in alignment with God’s Word.
Christian families rebuilding foundations – those who desire to correct past mistakes and reestablish godly patterns of discipline and love.
Caregivers and mentors – individuals who influence children through education, mentorship, or discipleship roles.
Anyone seeking biblical clarity on parenting – readers who want to understand God’s perspective on children as heritage, reward, and legacy rather than cultural liabilities.
Church leaders and teachers – pastors, Sunday school teachers, and youth leaders responsible for spiritual mentoring and formation of young lives.
About The Author
Engineer Afolabi Rasaq Oladele gave his life to Christ as a teenager through a Lutheran Christian radio programme; an experience that marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to the Gospel. From his early years as a believer, his walk with God has been marked by consistency, growth, and a deep love for the truth of God’s Word.
He began his ministry while studying at the University of Ife and has remained faithful to that calling ever since. As the Senior Pastor of The Christian Brethren Church, Lagos, Nigeria, a role he has served in since 1986, Pastor Oladele brings over forty years of experience in teaching, preaching, and shepherding God’s people.
Engineer Oladele is happily married and blessed with five children. His life and ministry reflect a deep commitment to faith, family, and raising believers who walk in truth.
