Your Next Big Step: The Complete Manual for Christian Parents and Students Preparing for College

By: Gibson, Sean

Recipient of the 2026 International Christian Book Awards

Your Next Big Step: The Complete Manual for Christian Parents and Students Preparing for College

A Christian college planning guide for families who want clarity, confidence, and God's direction when preparing for life after high school.

Your Next Big Step is a practical, faith-centered college-preparation workbook for high school students and parents who want to move forward with purpose. Combining biblical wisdom with real-world strategy, this book helps families navigate the complex college decision process while keeping faith at the center.

If you're searching for a parent guide to college preparation or wondering how to choose the right college for your child, this resource provides the structure and insight you need.

Are you...

- A Christian student feeling overwhelmed by high school, college admissions, and career decisions?
- A parent looking for a faith-based college and career planning resource you can trust?
- A family preparing for college, university, or even a technical or trade school?

This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step directions to help students grow spiritually, academically, and personally as they prepare for their next chapter.

Inside This Christian College Planning Guide, You'll Discover:

- How to keep God at the center of high school and college decisions
- The differences between Christian colleges, universities, and technical schools
- A practical path for college decision making for high school seniors
- Guidance for scholarships, FAFSA, financial aid, and debt awareness
- How to identify strengths, calling, and career direction
- Mentorship strategies that support leadership and spiritual growth
- Tips for preparing for SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests
- How to strengthen applications through extracurriculars and service

A Unique Resource for College Visits

One of the most valuable parts of this book includes:
- A Campus Survey Sheet to help families evaluate schools clearly
- A powerful list of 70 questions to ask on college visits, helping students understand academics, culture, and spiritual life before making a decision

These tools make this book both a college-planning workbook and a practical guide that families can use together.

Whether you're searching for a Christian guide for high school seniors, a college decision workbook for students, or a faith-based resource for parents, Your Next Big Step provides the clarity and tools needed to move forward with confidence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CW9Z1CTB
• ISBN13: 9798859294824
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.0" x 10.0"