Three Out of Four Kids Raised in the Church Will Disengage from Their Faith
What are you willing to do to put the odds in your favor that yours will be the one out of four that doesn’t?
Support the work of preparing teens and empowering parents in truth.
Our purpose is to equip Christian families with pre-teens and teens to effectively counter cultural influences, helping them nurture their children's faith and values.
Our Mission is to empower young boys and girls to grow into strong Christian men and women by supporting families through the pivotal stages of pre-teen and teenage development.
Our vision is to help families reclaim their role as the primary guides in their children’s spiritual and personal growth. Through CROP Ministries, parents and mentors will walk alongside teens, build their confidence to successfully face the challenges of life, and cement a faith that lasts a lifetime.
The Battle for Identity
Influence Overload
From smartphones to streaming platforms, today’s teens are constantly bombarded with messages that contradict biblical values. With so many voices competing for their attention, it’s harder than ever to filter truth from deception.
The Pressure to Conform
The desire to fit in is nothing new, but today’s culture pushes teens to compromise their faith and values just to be accepted. Many struggle to stand firm in their beliefs when faced with criticism, bullying, or exclusion.
A Crisis of Purpose
Our youth, now more than ever, feels anxious, lost, and uncertain about their future. Without biblical wisdom and godly mentors, they can struggle to find meaning, direction, and the confidence to make wise choices
THE PROBLEM
Parenting Teens is Hard. The World is Pulling Them Away from Faith.
You’ve worked hard to raise your child with strong Christian values—but something is changing. The world is moving faster than ever, and it’s working overtime to undo everything you’ve built.
And the worst part? It’s happening right in front of you, but it feels like you have no control.
One day, they’re grounded in their faith—talking openly, trusting you, believing in God. The next, they’re questioning who they are, what they believe, and whether faith even matters.
This is not an accident—the world is intentionally shaping their worldview. If we’re not actively discipling our children, someone else is. And right now, that “someone else” is a culture that does not have their best interests at heart.
The result? Confusion. Anxiety. Identity struggles. Isolation. Rebellion.
Without strong biblical guidance, today’s teens feel lost, disconnected, and uncertain about their future. They’re making choices that carry lifelong consequences—not because they want to, but because they don’t know another way.
But there is another way. Parents don’t have to sit back and watch their children slip away. There is still time to step in, to lead, and to disciple them with purpose.
CROP Ministries gives parents the tools to reclaim their role as their child’s spiritual guide.
THE SOLUTION
A Faith-Based Mentorship Program That Strengthens Families and Transforms Teens
As parents, the best thing we can do is teach our kids (ages 11-15) not WHAT to think, but HOW to think, from a Biblical worldview.
Through structured weekly lessons, engaging discussions, and a community of like-minded families, your child will develop the confidence needed to make good decisions and remain on the narrow path which leads to righteousness, regardless of the decisions their peers make.
Rooted in Biblical principles, addressing real-life challenges.
Strengthening families through CROP Circles.
Countless families have seen their kids increase in personal maturity and spiritual growth.
A CHRISTIAN RITE OF PASSAGE FROM CHILDHOOD TO YOUNG ADULTHOOD
CROP Ministries is a Christian Rite of Passage, similar to a Jewish Bar Mitzvah, but for Christians. It is an intentional and deliberate process where we graduate our 11 – 15 year olds from the “children’s table” and bring them over to the “adults table”, where we teach them what it means to be an adult. That is, being fully responsible for your words and your actions. At the conclusion of the program, a graduation celebration is held to honor the success of the sons and daughters, and a blessing is prayed over each child in the spirit of an Old Testament blessing.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Join a CROP Circle
You were not meant to do this alone.
Find a local group or start your own CROP Circle with other parents who share your values. This isn’t just another youth program—it’s a family-driven mentorship experience designed to help parents take back their role as their child’s primary guide.
2. Follow the Lessons
Equip your child with lasting biblical truth.
Each week, you’ll engage in structured, faith-based discussions covering real-life topics like identity, decision-making, peer pressure, and biblical wisdom. These lessons help teens think critically, build character, and grow deeper in their faith—all while strengthening their relationship with you.
3. Celebrate
A milestone that marks their growth in faith.
At the end of the program, your child won’t just finish another study—they’ll step into a new season of maturity and confidence with a clear understanding of who they are in Christ. Whether it’s a personal milestone, a group ceremony, or a family celebration, this is a moment that will shape their faith for life.
How CROP is helping teens and their families
What is CROP Ministries?
CROP stands for Christian Rite Of Passage. It is a parent-led Christian mentoring program for families with preteens and teens. The purpose is to teach and prepare them for the challenges that life will present to them during these formative years.
CROP was founded by Mark Martinez when his oldest child was turning 13. After learning that 75% of Christian youth leave the church by their 20s, he sought a rite of passage program to prepare his daughter for adulthood.
Finding none that met his needs, he developed CROP as a Christ-centered alternative to a Jewish Bar Mitzvah, ensuring faith and wisdom were passed down intentionally.
CROP is designed for preteens and teens, along with a parent, grandparent, or trusted adult mentor. The program fosters open discussions, biblical learning, and relationship-building.
While participants don’t need to be Christian, all teachings are firmly rooted in a biblical worldview.
We understand that a father may not always be available or the best mentor. If that’s the case, a mother, grandparent, or another trusted adult can lead the child through the program.
The goal is to ensure each child has a strong, supportive guide who walks alongside them in faith and character development.
Teens grow in confidence, take ownership of their faith, and strengthen family relationships. They transition from Christianity being their parent’s faith to truly making it their own.
Many parents report increased respect, wiser decision-making, stronger friendships, and an overall transformation in how their teen carries themselves.
Yes, parents may participate with multiple children as long as each child is at least 11 years old. Each child must be fully engaged in the program.
Childcare is not provided, and non-participating children cannot attend. Due to the interactive nature of the program, no more than three children per adult are allowed. Additional fees apply for each child.
Absolutely! Donations to CROP Ministries are fully tax-deductible and go directly toward helping families who need financial assistance.
CROP is currently under the covering of Priority Living, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, with plans to become its own non-profit organization in the future.
JOIN OUR FREE SKOOL COMMUNITY!
Raising preteens and teens can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our free Skool community is a safe, faith-based space where parents and grandparents come together to share encouragement, ask honest questions, and gain practical tools for guiding the next generation.
Inside, you’ll find helpful resources, weekly discussions, and the support of other families who care about keeping faith and connection strong during these critical years.
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