The Essential Guide to Family Ministry

Summary

This book provides a comprehensive foundation for those working in the increasingly complex and diverse area of ministry with families. The Essential Guide to Family Ministry presents an overview of contemporary family life, sets out the principles that underpin this work and offers strategic and practical approaches to working with families. An essential read for all who are involved in this field and passionate about seeing God's kingdom come in families, churches and communities.
Never before has the church sought to invest so much in caring, supporting and sharing faith with those living on their doorstep. Across the land, families are being welcomed in churches to an exciting array of groups, activities and worship services. This offers an impetus to be better equipped and informed for ministry that successfully meets the needs of people of all ages and stages in life. Growing our understanding of families in the 21st century is paramount if we're going to effectively minister to them.