Where are you, man?!
Print This Post I am a 40 year old Pastor. I became a follower of Jesus Christ, a disciple, a Christian, at the age of 28. My father is a wonderful man, but I was not raised in a spiritual home. My grandfather is a wonderful man, but my father was not raised in a spiritual home, either. What I mean by spiritual home is one where the father actively and intentionally leads in the spiritual growth of the family. I am learning how to do this at the same time I am learning how to be a Pastor. The two jobs are similar, and both are very important. But, my first ministry is to my family. I have been helped in my learning to be the spiritual leader of my home by a number of good resources. I have also edited a Baptist catechism for my church and family and look...
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The following is a statement of divorce and remarriage I was asked to submit to a church with which I was interviewing, when I was about to graduate seminary in 2006. Though I was not called by this church, I am thankful for their request. I am presenting it here with few changes for feedback. It is as it was in 2006.
Read MoreFamily Ministry for Churches
Came across this great post on the Desiring God website. It concerns the rationale behind family discipleship ministry. http://www.desiringgod.org/Blog/1619_reallife_family_ministry/ Here’s another great post on the new mandate for SBTS’s School of Leadership. They are emphasizing family ministry, as well.. http://www.sbts.edu/lead/manifesto/
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