Now revised and updated throughout, Diana Garland's core text for ministers and others in the helping professions provides a comprehensive look at the Christian purpose of family and the complex world our families inhabit.
In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.
Experts develop a biblical theology for family ministry to help churches reach all types of families today, from traditional nuclear homes to single-parent, blended, and gay-partner families, and beyond.
Based on solid research, this field guide unpacks how real-life churches can narrow the gap between present reality and the biblical ideal of faith-nurturing families"--Publisher description.
With thoroughly researched input from a broad team of family experts, the book advises church and ministry leaders on how to make biblically and philosophically informed choices when reaching out to adults and children within these shifting ...
Participating in community with like-minded ministry leaders 7 Family Ministry Essentials will energize and equip you with the practical steps, inspirational stories, and biblical foundation you need as you lead those in your ministry.
This work illustrates how healthy family ministry depends on effective disciple making that brings people to a close relationship with Christ both in the church and the home.
Whether you are a parent, a youth pastor or a church member who cares about teens, you will find in this book an entirely different approach to youth ministry that will build mature Christian believers.
Over the years I've come to realize that I'm not the only parent who's had similar feelings of inadequacy. ... get parents on board with a vision for raising their kids in the faith, it's important that we understand what the Bible says ...
A New Design for Family Ministry
LCCN 2012935341 ISBN 978-1-4347-0016-2 eISBN 978-1-4347-0536-5 © 2012 Michelle Anthony The Team: Don Pape, Karen Lee-Thorp, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Caitlyn York, Karen Athen Cover Design: Jonas Barber First Edition 2012 To my husband, ...