I have been concerned with how the Church has done children's ministry. They fall victim to the same issues that schools (having worked in both) do. And that is the neglect of the family. Or should I say the negligance of the family unit.Let me explain... I often hear parents in churches (or schools) saying, "what do you have for my kids?" My thought is "what do you have for them?" Scriptures are rather clear on parents rolls in raising their children and it's not to rely on the church (or schools) to determine if they succeed or fail.
THINK ORANGE is an fascinating book on how both the CHURCH (YELLOW - which influences) and the FAMILY (RED - which is the heart) and work together to make a greater impact.This book is the best book I have ever read on Children's ministry, or should I say family ministry. You are going to want to pick this up. I will be reading it over and over again.
Big thanks to Tom Roepke and Kevin West for turning me on to the book.
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