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Perspectives on Family Ministry : 3 Views
Outline: Perspectives on Family Ministry makes the case that every church is called to some form of faamily ministry - but not just another program to add to an already packed schedule. According to Timothy Paul Jones, the most effective family ministries engage parents in the act of discipling their children, drawing family members together instead of pulling them apart. He writes here about the historical contexts and foundations of family ministry and then invites three effective practitioners to explain clearly how your church can make the transition to family ministry. Paul Renfro (pastor of discipleship at Grace Family Baptist Church in Texas) favors Family-Integrated Ministry, where the emphasis is on intergenerational discipleship. Brandon Shields (minister to high school students at multisite Highview Baptist Church in Kentucky and Indiana) supports Family-Based Ministry - organizing programs according to ages and interests but also developing intentional activities and training events to bring families together. Jay Strother (minister to emerging generations at Brentwood Baptist Church in Tennessee) advocates Family-Equipping Ministry - maintaining age-organized ministry while reorganizing the congregation to call parents to become active partners in the discipleship of their children.
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