Start Here: John 3:16 Conversation Guide

This parent guide mirrors the “Start Here” approach and walks through John 3:16 as the backbone of a salvation conversation. It gives parents a clear path to explain the gospel, built-in questions to ask their child, and a closing prayer plus direction toward baptism as a next step. Use it alongside your existing resources or as an alternative flavor to offer churches that resonate with this style of communication.

A parent guide built around John 3:16 that provides a clear gospel conversation flow, questions to ask, a prayer, and a baptism next step.

When to Use It

Use this when a child begins asking questions about Jesus or a parent wants help having a salvation conversation at home.

How to Use It

• Share it as a digital resource or print it for families
• Encourage parents to use the questions as a conversation, not a script to rush through
• Pair it with your church’s contact information and baptism next steps