A new Christian parenting course for churches & organizations from the experts at Focus on the Family
Built for Resilience is a Christ-centered curriculum that equips parents to raise resilient, emotionally healthy children. Grounded in both biblical principles and the Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets, this curriculum trains facilitators to build relationships and help parents fortify their families while strengthening the character, decision-making, and faith of their kids.
Parents learn Five Foundational Rhythms of the Christian Home — practical habits that nurture spiritual and relational health. Bring Built for Resilience to your organization, church, school or co-op to help families thrive in Christ!
What Families Experience Through Built for Resilience
Before Built for Resilience
- Reactive parenting
- Disconnected relationships
- Faith feels theoretical
- Parenting feels overwhelming
After Built for Resilience
- Calm, intentional responses
- Kids who open up and engage
- Faith woven into everyday life
- A clear parenting framework
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How Built for Resilience Works
Purchase the Curriculum
You’ll get interactive training videos for your leaders, digital leader, and parent guides plus other digital resources in an easy-to-navigate online package. Or, if you prefer, you may also purchase physical leader and parent guides through our online store. These are excellent, Christian parenting resources created just for you by Focus on the Family.
Train Your Leaders
Invite leaders to facilitate ongoing Built for Resilience classes. During their training, they’ll get all the tools and knowledge they need to successfully run these community-building parenting classes.
Hold Classes
Your leaders are now equipped to run evidence-based parenting program classes! Parents will learn how to build developmental assets into each of their kids and practice the foundational rhythms in their home through this one-of-a-kind, Christian parenting course.
Who Is This For?
Churches
Christian Schools
Nonprofits
Parent Groups
Ministry Leaders Serving Families
Meet Your
Trainers!
Get to Know
Dr. Danny Huerta
A bilingual psychologist and licensed clinical social worker who leads Focus on the Family’s parenting initiatives. He has served families through his counseling practice and at the ministry for more than two decades and has helped raise his two kids to love and serve the Lord. He is also the author of the book “7 Traits of Effective Parenting,” the age-and-stage resource “Growing Up, Growing Together,” in addition to other articles and publications.
Dr. Huerta has dedicated himself to providing families with practical, biblical, and research-based parenting advice. He is passionate about coming alongside parents as they guide their children toward a thriving faith in Christ. He is also the co-host of the podcasts “Practice Makes Parent” and “Focus on Parenting.” You can find him on various social media channels.
Get to Know
Andrea Davis
Andrea Davis is a passionate educator, leadership trainer, and advocate for strong families, bringing over 30 years of experience in education and leadership development. With a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and K–12 principal licensure, she has dedicated her career to building systems that support both leaders and the communities they serve. Andrea has been part of launching and growing impactful educational initiatives, including helping develop a charter school that quickly expanded and achieved dual accreditation within its first few years.
Since 2021, Andrea has traveled across the country as a national trainer with RezilientKidz, equipping organizations to implement Raising Highly Capable Kids. She works closely with leaders to help them engage and support parents through a collaborative, community-based approach—strengthening families and creating lasting impact. Andrea is known for her relatable, practical style, and her ability to connect with people in a way that leaves them both encouraged and equipped.
Frequently Asked
Questions
What makes this different from other parenting courses?
- Is research-backed and evidence-based
- Is designed for dialogue and discussion
- Strengthens community among participating families
- Balances big-picture vision with practical application
- Acknowledges challenges while equipping families for growth
What specific outcomes can parents expect after completing the course?
- Greater self-awareness and insight as parents
- Stronger community and support with other families
- Practical tools and resources to use at home
- Healthier, stronger relationships with their children
- Children are better equipped to navigate life’s challenges
- In some cases, parents also report improved motivation at school
Who is this best suited for and what are the costs?
Built for Resilience is best suited for churches and organizations that want to strengthen parents and serve as an outreach tool to the broader community through a small-group setting. It offers an affordable way to equip families and support lasting, transformational change. For a cost of $199.99, you’ll receive lifetime digital access to the Built for Resilience curriculum, so you can revisit the content and reuse it with new groups anytime.
Can this be used in a homeschool co-op or parent group?
Yes. Built for Resilience works well in homeschool co-ops or parent groups. It’s designed to equip a leader to guide simple, discussion-based parenting sessions using short videos and practical activities. It can be used as a weekly or short-term group experience, helping parents build community while gaining tools to support their child’s faith, relationships, and character development.
Why is this not sold directly to parents?
Built for Resilience is intentionally designed to be experienced in community, not just individually. Its train-the-trainer format creates space for conversation, encouragement, and shared learning. As parents work through challenges and celebrate progress together, they build trust, strengthen relationships, and benefit from the kind of support that often leads to lasting growth.
What are the parents’ requirements for this course?
- Attend group sessions (typically 1.5 hours weekly)
- Watch short teaching videos
- Participate in guided discussions and activities
- Apply what they’re learning at home
What are the leaders’ requirements for this course?
How do we successfully launch this in our church or organization?
- Coaching tips
- Handouts
- Videos
- PowerPoint presentations
- Leader guides
- Parent guides
