Equip Parents.
Strengthen Families.
Multiply Your Church’s Impact.
Our 12-week mentorship experience equips parents to win spiritually at home. Because when families win, churches thrive.
✓ Equip Parents
✓ Strengthen Families
✓ Multiply Your Impact
Raising Faith-Filled Kids is Harder Than Ever
Over 1 million kids walk away from the church every year
There are 168 hours in a week. At best, the church only gets 1–2 of them.
Parents get 936 weeks from birth to high school graduation to influence, guide, and shape their lives while under their roof.
The biggest discipleship gap in your church isn’t your children or youth — it’s their parents.
Our Mentorship Provides a Proven Roadmap for Parents in Your Church
Create Clarity
Parents will discover a proven, biblical roadmap for their families.
Boost Confidence
Parents will learn to lead their homes with wisdom and faith.
Build Connection
Parents will strengthen their marriages and deepen bonds with their kids.
What’s included
Everything You Need to Disciple Parents & Strengthen Families in Your church
12 Video Sessions
The complete mentorship, free for every parent in your congregation.
Digital Parenting Playbook
Session notes, exercises, and weekly action steps.
Interactive Assessment & Family Tools
Help parents identify where their family needs the most clarity.
Mentor’s Guide
Everything a leader needs to facilitate a cohort with confidence.
Quick Start Guide
Launch your first group in a matter of weeks, not months.
Promotional Kit
Social graphics, slides, and announcement copy, ready to use.
3 Steps to Bring The Winning Family Mentorship to Your Church
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Get Started
Completely Free
Register your church and receive access to the mentorship videos, digital resources, Mentor’s Guide, and tools you need to get started.
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Build Your
Mentoring Group
Choose a leader and co-leader, invite a group of parents, and set a time to begin the 12-session mentorship.Want to create even more momentum? Invite Rodney & Michelle to host a one-night or one-day event.
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Equip Parents. Multiply The Impact.
Walk alongside parents as they gain biblical direction, practical tools, and meaningful relationships that help them lead their families with greater confidence and purpose.
Get Access to The Winning Family Mentorship Today!
Individual Family Mentorship
A $199 Value.
Yours Free.
Every session, every tool, every assessment.
Funded entirely by Legacy Makers
who believe every parent deserves this.
Free Sample Video
Session 6: Goals
Want to see what a session is like? Watch our video all about goals and see the quality of the mentorship you will receive when you join The Winning Family!
Foundations for a Winning Family
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Discover the subtle ways today’s families are drifting off course—and the five key shifts that can move your home from chaos to clarity. You’ll uncover what’s at stake and how to lead your family with purpose in a culture pulling you the other way.
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Learn how to stop repeating the mistakes of the past and start building a new legacy for the future. Rodney reveals the three essential steps to break free from unhealthy patterns and create a family story marked by faith, freedom, and intention.
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Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with a mission. In this session, you’ll discover the four stages of influence every parent must master to confidently guide your kids from dependence to destiny.
Shift in Direction
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If you don’t define the win for your family, culture will do it for you. Rodney shares four powerful principles that help you clarify your vision, align your priorities, and start living today with eternity in mind.
Shift in Focus
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Every family is led by something—either culture or conviction. Learn how to identify the five non-negotiable values that will anchor your home through life’s storms and keep your family centered on what truly matters most.
Shift in Motivation
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In this inspiring session, you’ll learn a proven framework for setting spiritually aligned family goals across five key areas of life. Discover how to move from wishful thinking to intentional living—one goal at a time.
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Your child’s design reveals their destiny. Michelle unpacks six insights that will help you understand your kids’ unique wiring and guide them toward the purpose God created them to fulfill.
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What if your child’s greatest struggle could become their greatest strength? You’ll learn a powerful framework for helping your kids turn adversity into confidence, character, and calling.
Shift in Reinforcement
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The people closest to your family will determine the direction of your family. Rodney reveals the four types of friends every child encounters—and how to surround your home with life-giving relationships that help everyone thrive.
Shift in Purpose
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Your kids may not always do what you say—but they will become who you are. You’ll discover three key principles that make your example the most powerful influence in your child’s faith and future.
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Every heart has love gauges—and when they run low, connection fades. Learn four simple ways to refill your family’s emotional tanks and create a home where love, grace, and joy overflow.
Sustaining the Win
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Healthy families don’t drift—they realign. Rodney and Michelle share a five-step weekly rhythm that keeps your family connected, your values clear, and your vision alive for years to come.
Why Our Mentorship Experience Works
It’s Biblical
Mentoring is God’s design for multiplying impact and discipling others—from Paul’s relationship with Timothy to the example in Titus 2—reminding us that true life change happens through real relationships
It's Relational
Unlike a class or one-time event, mentoring gives families what they actually need: real-life guidance, encouragement, and accountability that creates lasting change.
It Multiplies Impact
When you mentor parents, you're not just helping one family—you're equipping them to lead at home all week long and shape generations to come.
Meet Rodney &
Michelle Gage
For over 30 years, Rodney and Michelle Gage have dedicated their lives to helping families build thriving, faith-filled homes.
As pastors, authors, and mentors, they’ve walked alongside thousands of parents, pastors, and churches to bridge the gap between faith and home life.
They understand the challenges of leadership, ministry growth, and family life — because they’ve lived it.
Now, through The Winning Family, they’re partnering with churches to disciple parents and strengthen families across the nation — with a bold mission to mentor 100,000 parents by 2036.
What Real Parents Are Saying
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“The Winning Family mentorship gave me a foundation for parenting and practical tools I still use today. It not only helped me stay focused as a mom but also connected me to my church community and lasting friendships.”
— Melina
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“Being part of The Winning Family Mentorship was truly life-changing for our family! After every meeting, my husband and I had meaningful conversations about our family’s goals and values. We realized we don’t want to live on autopilot or simply conform to the world—we want to live with intention and purpose, starting with our family.”
— Richard & Mabel
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“It takes a well-thought-out plan and intentional living to leave a lasting legacy. The Winning Family Mentorship was instrumental in helping me both understand and establish a clear mission and vision for my family. Through the invaluable discussions and framework taught, I now parent with a greater sense of purpose and intention.”
— Cindy
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“The Winning Family Mentorship helped us focus on what really matters—our relationship with God, each other, and serving others. It’s given us tools to thrive and the encouragement we needed while parenting three kids at different ages & stages.”
— Brian & Olivia
Parents of 3 -
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“This mentorship helped us realign our priorities and live more intentionally as a family. Writing our family mission and vision was life-changing, and we now feel equipped to become the family we want to be.”
– Maria & Omark
Parents of a preschooler -
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“This mentorship gave us practical tools to strengthen our marriage and our parenting. As a young family, it helped us realign our priorities and walk with our children in the right direction, even in a chaotic world.”
— Bri & James
Young family -
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“Our children already are—or will be—facing challenges that we never faced growing up. Pastor Rodney and Michelle not only provided helpful resources but also invested their time mentoring us. They taught us to celebrate our children’s growth and to “build their brave.”
— Dr. Cheryl Gulenay
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“The Winning Family Mentorship empowered us, but more importantly, it equipped us to create and lead our family with intentionality and purpose. The tools and accountability we gained have changed our family—and we believe will impact generations to come.”
— Robert & Kylie
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“The Winning Family Mentorship was such a great way to connect with other parents who are facing similar experiences. It reminded us to focus on what matters most—keeping Jesus at the center of our family. The accountability and fellowship we gained through this group meant everything to us and encouraged us in our parenting journey.”
— Fabian & Lessenia
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“This class was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend it to all families eager to grow stronger together. I’m deeply thankful for the inspiring lessons from Pastor Rodney and Pastor Michelle, which guided our family to set God-driven goals and build a strong foundation of faith and core values.”
— Aileen
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“The Winning Family Mentorship course was absolutely outstanding and provided transformative insights for our parenting journey. It helped Ángel and me, as both leaders and parents, better understand how to raise Christian children under God’s Word and values while prioritizing both their unique needs (ages 11 to 22) and our own growth as parents.”
— Angel & Marisol
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"We highly recommend The Winning Family Mentorship to any parent, no matter the age of your kids. We walked away with practical tools for navigating cultural pressures, friendships, emotions, and conflict—and we feel truly empowered to build a lasting, Christ-centered family legacy."
– John & Tierra
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"The Winning Family Mentorship was a true blessing. It brought our family together, helped us clarify what matters most, and strengthened our bonds. We now feel confident and equipped to raise faith-filled kids with a clear path forward."
– Zack & Nikki
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"The Winning Family Mentorship was truly life-giving for our family. We learned the importance of setting clear goals and creating a Christ-centered mission statement, which gave us direction, unity, and a renewed sense of purpose in our home. We walked away encouraged, deeply challenged, and more confident in leading our family with faith, intention, and love."
– Dustin & Heather
Praise for The Winning Family
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“Families today need hope and direction. The Winning Family book gives you a simple, 5-step plan to build a stronger home.”
— Toby Mac
Grammy Award-Winning Recording Artist -
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“Strong families aren’t built by chance—they’re built by choice. The Winning Family book shows you how.”
— Pastor Ed & Lisa Young
Fellowship Church, Grapevine, TX; NYT Best-Selling Authors -
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“Parents can’t give what they never received. The Winning Family equips them to disciple their kids with confidence.”
— Shane Pruitt
National Next Gen Director, NAMB -
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“Every winning team needs a game plan. The Winning Family book helps families win where it matters most—at home.”
— Coach Lou Holtz
Legendary Football Coach -
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“This book helps families define their vision and values. The Winning Family is a compass for today’s culture.”
– John Luke & Mary Kate Robertson
Duck Dynasty Stars -
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“I’ve seen these principles in action. The Winning Family helps parents anchor their homes against cultural drift.”
— Layne Schranz
VP, Highlands College
Pikes Peak Hill Climb Racing Champion -
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“Strong families make strong leaders. The Winning Family is a playbook for parents who want to raise champions.”
— Coach Denny Duron
Legendary Coach, Evangel Christian Academy -
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“This book anchors families in faith and truth. The Winning Family is exactly what our culture needs right now.”
— Josh McDowell
Best Selling Author and Speaker -
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“Championship teams need teamwork—and so do families. The Winning Family shows you how to win together.”
— Andy Pettitte
5-Time World Series Champion and 3-Time All-Star -
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“To keep your family from drifting apart, you need a plan. The Winning Family book gives you one that works.”
— David and Jason Benham
Best-selling authors, nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs & speakers -
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“No family drifts into health by accident. The Winning Family shows parents how to create homes where kids thrive.”
— Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado
President & CEO, Compassion International -
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“It takes intention to keep your family strong. The Winning Family book gives you the tools to do it.”
— Andi Andrew
Author & Speaker -
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“Success starts at home. The Winning Family shows you five shifts to help your family win.”
— Shawn Lovejoy
Author & CEO, Courage to Lead -
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“Life gets busy fast. The Winning Family book helps you realign priorities and reclaim the heart of your home.”
— David & Nicole Crank
Senior Pastors, Faith Church -
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“Strong families are built on purpose, not by chance. The Winning Family book gives couples the plan to make it happen.”
— Dr. Jack Graham
Senior Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church -
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“Like a great recipe, a strong family needs the right ingredients. The Winning Family book is the recipe.”
— John Rivers
Chef & Owner, 4 Rivers Smokehouse -
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“A winning family takes work and love. The Winning Family book shows you how to grow stronger together.”
— Dr. Dave Martin
Pastor, Author & Success Coach
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“In a distracted world, The Winning Family book keeps parents focused on what matters most.”
— Bil & Jessica Cornelius
Pastors, Church Unlimited
“Every Parent
Needs a Mentor”
A message from Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International.
The Winning Family is a partner of Compassion International. Please consider sponsoring a child today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Winning Family is a 12-session, biblically based mentorship that helps churches equip parents to become more intentional spiritual leaders in their homes.
Instead of giving parents more information, it provides a clear pathway, practical tools, meaningful conversations, and mentoring that helps them put biblical principles into practice throughout the week.
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Yes.
The core Winning Family Mentorship, digital resources, and church leader tools are available at no cost.
We want to remove the financial barrier so churches of every size can equip parents and strengthen families. Our Legacy Makers help make that possible through their generosity.
Physical books, Playbooks, and other printed resources are available for purchase.
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It’s simple.
Choose a leader and co-leader, invite a group of parents, and guide them through the 12-session mentorship.
Each week parents watch the teaching, engage in meaningful conversation, and take practical next steps they can apply at home.
We recommend groups of approximately 12–14 parents to create an environment where meaningful relationships and mentoring can develop.
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We give you the tools you need to launch and lead the mentorship, including:
12 video mentorship sessions
Digital Parenting Playbook and family tools
Mentor’s Guide
Leader training and launch resources
Weekly discussion and action steps
We’ve designed it to be practical and simple for churches to implement.
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You do not need a professional counselor or parenting expert.
Pastors, ministry leaders, small-group leaders, mature couples, and trusted volunteers can facilitate the mentorship.
What matters most is having leaders who love Jesus, care about families, and are willing to walk alongside parents.
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The Winning Family can work within the ministry structure you already have.
Use it as a small group, parenting class, or church-wide parenting initiative.
Groups can meet in person, online, or in a format that works best for your church.
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We’ve intentionally made it simple.
Choose your leaders, determine your meeting schedule, invite parents, and follow the Mentor’s Guide.
You don’t need to build another parenting program from scratch. We provide the content, framework, and tools so your leaders can focus on building relationships and mentoring parents.
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No.
Parents can participate using the free mentorship videos and digital resources.
Physical copies of The Winning Family book, Parenting Playbook, and Mentor’s Guide are available for churches or parents who want them, and we highly recommend the physical resources for the best experience.
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Churches may have children for a few hours each week. Parents have influence throughout the rhythms of everyday life.
The Winning Family helps your church move discipleship beyond Sunday by equipping parents to intentionally model and reinforce faith at home.
When you equip a parent, you influence a family—and potentially generations to come.
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Start by bringing The Winning Family Mentorship to your church and identifying the leaders who will help guide parents through the experience.
You can also schedule Rodney and Michelle to host a one-night or one-day event designed to inspire parents, cast vision, and help launch The Winning Family Mentoring Initiative in your church.
We’ll provide the resources, tools, and guidance you need to take the next step.
Download Our Free Quickstart Guide
This is a step-by-step implementation guide that shows church leaders like you exactly how to successfully launch and run The Winning Family Mentorship program.
Help churches build stronger families
We believe churches should be able to equip parents without another program fee standing in the way. That’s why The Winning Family Mentorship and resources are made available to churches at no cost. Generous church partners make that possible.