Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective
Trained in the Fear of God encourages the church and its leaders and pastors to shift away from the current "silos" paradigm of age-specific youth ministries to a more holistic approach rooted in ministry to and by families. Stinson and Jones draw upon the expertise of seventeen scholars and practitioners to provide the biblical and theological foundation for doing so, followed by practical steps in implementing foundational insights. Among the seventeen contributors are Albert Mohler, Robert Plummer, Bruce Ware, and James Hamilton.
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Yet another work I had to read for a seminary course on discipleship and family ministry. Each chapter is written by a different author, pastor, or student who has experienced family ministry on each of its levels. It also helps to establish a biblical foundation that parents, not the church, are to be the primary disciple makers of their children. While the church is involved and has its place, Scripture specifically gives parents (and fathers especially) the primary role of raising their children in the knowledge of the faith.
I would recommend this work to all parents, pastors, and lay leaders looking to help equip parents and the church for family ministry.
I would recommend this work to all parents, pastors, and lay leaders looking to help equip parents and the church for family ministry.
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