Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, where he has served on the pastoral staff for over thirty years. He is the author of The Gospel Story Bible, Long Story Short, Old Story New, the Gospel Story Curriculum, the Prepare Him Room advent devotional and curriculum, Wise Up family devotional and curriculum, Listen Up family devotional and curriculum, Dragon Seed, The Ology, Don't Blame the Mud, Parenting First Aid, and Parenting First Aid Study Guide. He and his wife, Lois, have six children and two grandchildren, and they reside in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

“It is deeply ironic that the Holy Spirit is so often called the forgotten member of the Trinity, while we continue to overlook his vital, life-giving work in both our personal lives and our families. In this compelling new book, Marty beckons us to pay fresh attention to the Spirit’s active presence and ministry. Drawing from the breadth of his experience and insight, he offers a timely and faithful reminder of the indispensable work of the Spirit among God’s people in God’s family.”Jonathan D. Holmes, Executive Director, CCEF“Once, over breakfast, I watched Marty Machowski take a ‘Dad, I need your help’ call from his young adult son. Marty listened, paused to pray for the Spirit’s help, and only then gave his boy fatherly counsel. That moment showed me that when you read Marty’s convictions about Spirit-led family life, they aren’t just theory; they’re lived.”Jared Kennedy, Managing Editor for books and curriculum, The Gospel Coalition; author of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible and Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots“Marty Machowski’s new book helps parents disciple their children to know the Holy Spirit and his work in our lives. The Spirit-Led Family is highly practical, biblically rooted, and gospel centered. Whether you are a cessationist or not, this resource will help you and your family explore ways to engage with the work of the Spirit in your lives.”Christina Fox, Author of Like Our Father: How God Parents Us and Why that Matters for Our Parenting“Most books on the Holy Spirit are written for pastors and theologians. But parents are the ones who primarily teach children to pray, trust, and rely on God’s presence. That’s why I am glad Marty Machowski wrote The Spirit-Led Family. Parents need a faithful, accessible book to help them disciple their children about the Holy Spirit in the rhythms of their home life. Here is that book.”Brad Hambrick, Pastor of Counseling, The Summit Church, Durham, NC; author of the Church-Based Counseling series“Marty Machowski’s The Spirit-Led Family: Welcoming God’s Presence into Your Home is theologically clarifying, hope-stirring, and direction-giving—a welcome gift not only to parents but to grandparents too, in helping us understand the promised presence and active role of the Holy Spirit as we endeavor to disciple the coming generation in the ways of Christ.”Larry E. McCall, Author of Grandparenting with Grace: Living the Gospel with the Next Generation“As parents, some of the things we want for our children are beyond us—including their salvation and spiritual growth. Marty Machowski uses Scripture and personal stories to explain the Holy Spirit’s work and how to depend on him in everyday life. This book inspired me to pray more intentionally and talk with my children about the Spirit’s work.”Katie Faris, Pastor’s wife; mother to five children; author of Every Hour I Need You: 30 Meditations for Moms on the Character of God“This is a book I have been waiting for ever since my first child was born. I had the rare privilege of growing up in a church that deeply valued the grounding of God’s Word alongside the powerful work of the Holy Spirit. I want to see those values passed on to the next generation, and this book is a pathway for it.”Ricky Alcantar, Lead Pastor, Cross of Grace Church, El Paso, TX; director of communications, Sovereign Grace Churches