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Every Generation.

One Discipleship Plan.

Built on Scripture. Formed in Community. Lived out Every Day.

1 in 3

church-involved kids remain committed to Christ as adults.

Why?

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4× / week

Scripture engagement needed to retain faith long-term.

How?

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5:1

mentors a child needs for lasting faith formation.

Who?

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87%

of teens stayed grounded in faith due to church involvement.

Where?

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168 hrs

of weekly discipleship opportunity. D6 accounts for all of them.

When?

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Only 1 in 3 church-involved kids remain committed to Christ as adults.

Research indicates that nearly two-thirds (Barna 64%) disengage from their faith during young adulthood. While much attention is given to why some walk away, D6 Curriculum asks a different question: What shaped the one-third who stayed?

Research consistently points to five key factors: Bible engagement, faith at home, mentors who matter, sharing faith, and volunteering in church (Hunter in Backward Discipleship). Through a unified, age-aligned approach, D6 Curriculum helps leaders, mentors, caregivers and parents invest in the habits, conversations, and environments that form faith long before life’s hardest moments arrive.

Young people who engage with Scripture four or more days each week are far more likely to retain their faith long-term.

D6 Curriculum helps every generation build that habit through a unified church-and-home approach centered on God's Word. Each lesson strengthens biblical literacy, encourages real-life application, and sparks meaningful faith conversations. Paired with D6 Discipleship Journals, daily Scripture reading, apologetics, and reflection become a natural rhythm throughout the week, helping learners understand not just what they believe, but why.

Research shows children develop a stronger faith when five caring adults invest in their faith formation.

D6 Curriculum aligns parents, grandparents, mentors, caregivers, and ministry leaders around the same biblical truth each week, creating a community of spiritual allies where every generation is known, encouraged, and discipled.

Nearly 9 in 10 teens who remained grounded in their faith point to meaningful mentoring relationships and active involvement in church as key reasons they stayed connected.

D6 Curriculum creates pathways for every generation to engage, serve, and grow in faith by equipping volunteers and mentors to build meaningful relationships, encourage participation, and help people discover their place in the life and mission of the local church.

Most people experience about one hour of discipleship each week at church, but one hour out of 168 was never meant to carry the full weight of spiritual formation.

D6 Curriculum is built on a church and home partnership that helps discipleship continue throughout the other 167 hours. Faith is formed in everyday moments: during car rides, around dinner tables, through difficult conversations, bedtime prayers, and ordinary interactions throughout the week. That's why D6 equips parents, grandparents, mentors, volunteers, and ministry leaders with tools to make every day a discipleship opportunity.

Designed with every generation in mind.

Nursery

Preschool

Elementary

Teen

Adult

D6 First Steps Nursery Program

Research shows the first three years of life are critical for brain development. Every sound, motion, and interaction helps shape a child’s understanding of the world and their earliest understanding of God. First Steps Nursery intentionally uses:

  • purposeful repetition
  • music and movement
  • simple Bible truths
  • Scripture engagement
  • sensory interaction

to introduce babies to God and His love for them.

Features

  • Easy-to-follow weekly guides
  • Bible stories, songs, and movement ideas
  • Volunteer-friendly structure
  • Tools that help volunteers spiritually engage children, not simply supervise them

Church + Home Partnership

Every lesson includes:

  • simple faith prompts for parents
  • song lyrics
  • memory verses
  • easy reinforcement tools for parents

The earliest years of life provide some of the most important opportunities for discipleship and spiritual formation.

Cuddle Cards

  • Full-color visuals and simple reminders kids can hold
  • Take-home or mail-out cards help parents review the lesson and keep faith conversations going all week
  • Printed on sturdy cardstock and perforated for easy use
  • Gives teachers a way to reach every child, including those who miss a Sunday.

At-Church Discipleship Resources

Preschool Teaching Guide (Ages 2-5)

The preschool years provide some of the greatest opportunities for spiritual formation. Preschool Teaching Guides help leaders nurture little hearts with confidence, intentionality, and care as children begin discovering who God is and how much He loves them.

Features:

  • Simple gospel-centered teaching
  • Hands-on activities
  • Age-appropriate truths
  • Repetition-based learning
  • Heartprints, core biblical concepts designed to imprint truth on a child's heart through repetition and connection

Preschool Teaching Essentials

Designed for younger and older preschoolers.

Includes:

  • Visual aids
  • Teaching posters
  • Application verse posters
  • Multiple Bible translation options
  • Go and Grow pages that continue conversations at home

At-Home Discipleship Resources

Cuddle Time Bible Storybook

  • Turns ordinary cuddles into foundational faith conversations—bedtime, the couch, Sunday mornings
  • These moments may seem simple, but they shape a child's earliest view of God
  • Reinforce core biblical truths through two intentional "Heartprint" lessons built on repetition and connection.
  • Capture attention with vibrant illustrations, interactive storytelling, and preschool-friendly biblical truths.

Home Connection Cards

  • Full-color tactile visuals and simple reminders kids can hold in their hands
  • Send home to help parents review the lesson and keep faith conversations going all week
  • Ready to teach, printed on sturdy cardstock and perforated for easy use.
  • Capture attention with vibrant illustrations, interactive storytelling, and preschool-friendly biblical truths.

Preschool "As You Go" Pages

Turn car rides, mealtimes, playtime, and bedtime into opportunities to help preschoolers know and love God.

  • Weekly Bible lesson summary
  • Conversation starters for little learners
  • Interactive activities that reinforce learning
  • Designed for parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers
  • Leaders can email, text, or print this one-page discipleship tool to keep faith conversations going all week long

At-Church Discipleship Resources

Elementary Teaching Guide (Grades K–5)

Kids are searching for answers in a world full of questions. Elementary Teaching Guide equips leaders to confidently teach God's truth, helping children build biblical literacy, explore faith questions, and apply God's Word to everyday life through engaging lessons and at-home discipleship tools.

Features:

  • Builds biblical literacy
  • Encourages real-life application
  • Introduces apologetics in age-appropriate ways
  • Flexible teaching options for different learning stages
  • Equips parents to continue discipleship conversations at home

Elementary Teaching Essentials

Bring every lesson to life with visual, interactive, and take-home resources.

Includes:

  • Teaching posters
  • Reproducible activity sheets
  • Application verse posters
  • Faith connection take-home pages

At-Home Discipleship Resources

Adventure Kids Discipleship Journal (Grades K–2)

Help young learners build a lifelong habit of engaging with God's Word. Adventure Guide Discipleship Journal gives children daily opportunities to explore Scripture, ask questions, pray, and apply biblical truth to everyday life.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal designed for church, home, or on the go
  • Daily Scripture reading throughout the week
  • Kid-friendly devotional insights
  • Weekly apologetics and faith-building questions
  • Guided prayer and reflection prompts
  • Space for notes, drawings, and personal responses

Explorer's Discipleship Journal (Grades 3–5)

Help elementary students build biblical literacy, explore faith questions, and develop a growing relationship with God. The Explorer's Guide Discipleship Journal provides daily opportunities to engage with Scripture, reflect on biblical truth, and discover how God's Word applies to everyday life.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal designed for church, home, or on the go
  • Daily Scripture reading and devotional insights throughout the week
  • Weekly apologetics questions that strengthen faith and understanding
  • Guided prayer, reflection, and application prompts
  • Space for sermon notes, worship reflections, and personal responses
  • Encourages independent Bible engagement and spiritual growth beyond Sunday

Elementary "As You Go" Pages

Elementary years are a critical time for building biblical literacy, exploring faith questions, and developing a strong foundation of faith. “As You Go” pages equip parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers to make the most of everyday moments, turning simple interactions into discipleship opportunities.

Includes:

  • Lesson highlights and Bible connection
  • Conversation starters that encourage deeper thinking
  • Practical activities that bring Scripture to life
  • Supports parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers' influence
  • Share digitally or in print to keep discipleship conversations going all week long

At-Church Discipleship Resources

Teen Teaching Guide (Grades 6–12)

Today's students are facing bigger questions than ever before. They're navigating identity, anxiety, relationships, technology, cultural pressures, and doubts about faith—all while trying to discover who they are and what they believe. Teen Teaching Guide helps leaders move beyond information and guide students toward a faith that is biblical, personal, and lived out every day. Each lesson helps students explore God's Word, engage important faith questions, and develop a biblical worldview they can carry into every season of life.

Features:

  • Scripture-centered teaching
  • Strong apologetics integration
  • Discussion-driven learning
  • Real-life application
  • Honest dialogue and faith exploration
  • Easy to prepare and teach lessons

Teen Teaching Essentials (Digital)

Packed with ready-to-use digital resources that help leaders prepare effectively, facilitate intentional discussions, and connect God's Word to students' everyday lives, easy to print or access on any digital device.

Includes:

  • Downloadable posters
  • Reproducible handouts
  • Hyperlinked digital guides
  • Discussion-driven teaching tools
  • Flexible support for leaders and volunteers

At-Home Discipleship Resources

Velocity Discipleship Journal (Middle School)

Velocity Discipleship Journal helps middle school students engage Scripture beyond Sunday, connecting biblical truth to real-life decisions, relationships, culture, and faith questions. Through daily Bible engagement, reflection, and apologetics, students begin to move from simply hearing truth to owning it for themselves.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal designed for church, home, or on the go
  • Daily Bible engagement
  • Devotional commentary and reflection
  • Weekly apologetics questions
  • Prayer and application prompts
  • Sermon notes and journaling space
  • Supports discipleship at church and at home

Forward Discipleship Journal (High School)

Forward Discipleship Journal helps high school students engage Scripture throughout the week, think critically about their beliefs, and discover how biblical truth speaks to everyday life. Through daily Bible engagement, apologetics, and practical reflection, students are equipped to develop biblical convictions they can carry into adulthood.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal designed for church, home, or on the go
  • Daily Scripture engagement throughout the week
  • Short biblical commentary and devotional guidance
  • Timely articles and thought-provoking content addressing real-life issues
  • Weekly apologetics questions
  • Application prompts and prayer reflection space
  • Space for sermon notes, worship reflections, and personal journaling
  • Supports discipleship at church and at home

Teen "As You Go" Pages

"As You Go" Pages for teens help parents, grandparents, mentors and caregivers continue the conversation at home by providing questions and insights that reinforce biblical truth throughout the week. In this season when connection is vital, As You Go pages serve as a quick midweek reference, helping you turn car rides, late-night talks, and even hectic schedules into opportunities to build trust, nurture faith, and have intentional dialogue.

Includes:

  • Lesson highlights and Bible connection
  • Conversation starters that encourage deeper thinking
  • Real-life application for today's challenges
  • Equips parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers
  • Easy to email, text, print, or share throughout the week

At-Church Discipleship Resources

Adult Teaching Guide (College-Adult)

Discipleship does not stop at adulthood. The D6 Adult Teaching Guide helps leaders guide adults through Scripture, life challenges, and biblical application. Each lesson encourages intentional discussion, spiritual growth, and discipleship beyond Sunday.

Features:

  • Bible-centered lessons rooted in Scripture
  • Authentic discussion and group interaction
  • Practical application for everyday life
  • Encourages spiritual growth and biblical thinking
  • Flexible for Sunday School classes and small groups
  • Equips adults pass faith to the next generation

Adult Teaching Essentials (Digital)

Packed with ready-to-use digital resources that help leaders prepare effectively, facilitate intentional discussions, and connect God's Word to adults' everyday lives, with tools that are easy to print or access on any digital device.  

Includes:

  • Downloadable posters
  • Reproducible handouts
  • Hyperlinked digital guides
  • Discussion-driven teaching tools
  • Flexible support for leaders and volunteers

At-Home Discipleship Resources

Brink Discipleship Journal (Young Adults)

The years after high school often bring more questions than answers. The Brink Discipleship Journal helps young adults stay rooted in Scripture while navigating major life decisions, exploring their calling, and learning how God's story shapes every area of life. Each week encourages deeper Bible engagement, space for reflection, and builds confident faith for the journey ahead.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal for life on the go
  • Daily Scripture engagement
  • Devotional insights and biblical commentary
  • Relationships, calling, and culture content
  • Weekly apologetics questions
  • Prayer and reflection prompts
  • Space for notes and journaling

Fusion Generations Discipleship Journal (Adults)

Fusion Generations Discipleship Journal helps adults engage Scripture consistently, deepen their faith, and intentionally invest in the next generation. Each week connects biblical truth to everyday life while encouraging meaningful discipleship across every age and stage.

Features:

  • Compact 6x9 journal designed for church, home, or on the go
  • Daily Scripture engagement throughout the week
  • Biblical insights and devotional reflections
  • Weekly apologetics questions
  • Prayer and application prompts
  • Space for sermon notes and journaling
  • Encourages generational discipleship and faith conversations

Adult "As You Go" Pages

Discipleship doesn't end when the lesson does. As You Go pages help parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers continue faith conversations throughout the week by connecting biblical truth to everyday life. Designed as a simple, shareable resource, each page reinforces the weekly lesson with key insights, discussion prompts, and practical next steps. Whether it's a conversation around the dinner table, during a car ride, or in the middle of a busy week, As You Go pages equip trusted adults to turn ordinary moments into opportunities for intentional discipleship.

Includes:

  • Lesson highlights and Bible connection
  • Conversation starters that encourage meaningful discussion
  • Real-life application for everyday challenges
  • Tools to equip parents, grandparents, mentors, and caregivers
  • Easy to email, text, print, or share throughout the week

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can our church benefit from ordering curriculum for only one age group?

Yes. While it is most effective when multiple ages use the aligned curriculum, each age can stand alone. Many churches who use D6 Curriculum have only one age group, such as children, teens, or adults, using it while the other age groups do not.

Can I use the Discipleship Journals even if I do not use the curriculum?

Yes. While the Discipleship Journals are designed to align with D6 Curriculum lessons, they can also be used as a standalone discipleship resource. Each journal includes daily Scripture engagement, devotional content, prayer prompts, practical application, weekly apologetics features, and space for sermon notes.

We encourage users to bring their journal to church and continue using it at home throughout the week, helping biblical truth move beyond Sunday and into everyday life.

How much prep time is required each week?

With ready-to-use tools and resources included, preparation each week is simple and streamlined, saving you time while equipping you to lead with confidence.

Does D6 offer a subscription so my curriculum is always up to date?

Yes! With a billing cycle for two-month blocks, your standing order is always current, without the hassle of reordering. D6 Curriculum ships automatically, keeping your team equipped and your classrooms ready. This “set it and forget it” model gives you peace of mind, reliable shipments, and long-term savings, so you can focus on leading, not managing logistics.

To set up your standing order, call +1 (800) 877-7030 to speak with one of our friendly customer service representatives or email us at wecanhelp@d6family.com.

What resources should I order to teach a D6 class?

The Teaching Essentials are designed to be the primary classroom resource for leaders and volunteers. Each Teaching Essentials includes a Teaching Guide, a downloadable Teaching Guide PDF, and a variety of classroom and take-home tools such as teaching posters, reproducible handouts, application verse posters, and additional teaching support resources. Teaching Essentials are available for every age group from preschool through adult. Additional Teaching Guides may also be purchased separately. Digital Teaching Guides and Digital Teaching Essentials are also available. Additional bonus resources are available at d6curriculum.com/bonus.

To extend discipleship beyond the classroom, we recommend providing a Discipleship Journal for every participant. More than a curriculum companion, the Discipleship Journal is an essential discipleship tool that helps individuals engage with Scripture throughout the week. Elementary students, teens, young adults, parents, and grandparents move through aligned biblical themes together, creating natural opportunities for faith conversations across generations at church and at home.

Does D6 Curriculum work for both large group and small group formats?

Yes. D6 Curriculum is designed to work effectively in large group, small group, or hybrid environments. Each lesson follows a simple structure—Connect, Teaching the Truth, Live It Out & Discuss Together, and Respond—making it easy to adapt to your ministry setting.

Every lesson also includes Gospel Connections, apologetics, Leader Lens teaching support, and practical at-home discipleship tools that help learners engage with biblical truth throughout the week.

What if my church has mixed-age classes?

No problem. Because D6 unifies every age group around the same biblical theme, multi-age classrooms still stay aligned. Teaching Guides include activities tailored by age and learning style, so leaders can adapt lessons for combined groups like K–2 or 3rd–5th.

Why doesn’t D6 Curriculum include videos or digital teaching components?

Discipleship is personal. While technology has its place, we believe spiritual growth happens best through real conversations, trusted relationships, and face-to-face connections. That’s why D6 Curriculum focuses on equipping leaders and parents, not replacing them. Instead of screens, we provide tools that help people show up, speak truth, and model faith in everyday life. Our approach is intentional: less watching, more engaging.

How does D6 help us disciple kids who aren’t connected to parents at home?

That’s one of the reasons D6 Curriculum uses the same lesson across all ages. Even if a child doesn’t have spiritual support at home, they’ll still hear the same truth from their small group leader, youth pastor, grandparent, or another caring adult in the congregation. That creates natural opportunities where discipleship can still happen through mentoring relationships at church.

Which Bible translations does D6 offer?

D6 Curriculum is designed to work with the Bible translation your church already uses. Our Teaching Guides and Discipleship Journals encourage students and leaders to read from their own Bibles, so you’re not locked into a specific version. This allows you to teach using the translation your church already knows and trusts.

The Preschool and Elementary Teaching Essentials include Bible application verse posters. We offer two translation options: KJV and ESV/NKJV/NIV.

How can I order D6 Curriculum?

To order, visit d6.family/store, call +1 (800) 877-7030 to speak with one of our helpful customer service representatives, or email orders@d6family.com. Whether your ministry is steady or growing, our two-month block approach gives you both structure and flexibility. You’ll receive everything you need in one shipment, just six times a year, making it easy to plan ahead, rotate volunteers, and welcome new families. It’s perfect for predictable budgeting and built-in on-ramps to disciple guests and new class members throughout the year. We’ve made ordering simple, cost-effective, and ministry-friendly, so you can spend less time managing details and more time making disciples. Orders usually ship by the next business day and can take from one to five days, depending on where you live.

Does D6 Curriculum offer large group options for children?

D6 Family Ministry offers Elements Kids Worship, a large-group format Children’s Church Curriculum designed to help kids learn the essential building blocks they need to become spiritual champions for Christ! This downloadable curriculum provides biblically-based and culturally-relevant lessons equipped with easy-to-use lesson plans, videos, and podcasts to help you partner with parents throughout the week to drive faith home.

While Elements Kids Worship does not use the same lessons as D6 Curriculum, the two are highly complementary. Each week, D6 Curriculum follows a unique family theme. From those weekly themes, one is selected each month to become the “Element of the Month” in Elements Kids Worship. This means both resources align around a shared biblical focus, making it easy for churches and families to stay connected around the same core truths.

 To purchase or learn more, visit d6family.com/elements/.

Is D6 Curriculum available for nursery ages?

D6 Family Ministry offers the First Steps Nursery Program. This curriculum provides programming for the church nursery classroom as well as tools and training for parents. First Steps provides an introduction and teaching of basic biblical principles and concepts to help lay a necessary foundation for spiritual development and growth. The program materials provide help for setting up a nursery, selecting equipment, recruiting and training staff, teaching toddlers, encouraging parents, and so much more.

To learn more, visit d6family.com/nursery/.

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