Reimagining Church as Family - Couverture souple

Griffith, Rich; Jones, Jj

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1614841985 ISBN 13 : 9781614841982

Editeur : D6 Family, 2026

Synopsis

When you hear "family," what comes to mind? Is it an idyllic Norman Rockwell setting--mom, dad, two kids, and a dog? For many, that image feels out of reach. Families today are diverse, complex, and often broken. Single parents juggle immense challenges. Adoptive families redefine belonging. Spiritual orphans long for connection. Empty nesters navigate shifting roles, and grandparents step in to parent. How does the church respond to these realities, and what does Scripture say about what family truly is?Reimagining Church as Family dives into the theological foundations of family, showing how God's design is broader, deeper, and more comprehensive than we often imagine. It addresses the role of the church not just in supporting families but in being family--a spiritual home for all believers. When someone becomes a follower of Christ, they're adopted into God's family, a truth that redefines belonging and purpose (John 1:12; Ephesians 2:19-22). This book examines various family models through a biblical lens. It offers practical guidance for how churches can minister to spiritual orphans, empower grandparents stepping into parental roles, and disciple empty nesters in their new season. It challenges every believer to see their part in generational discipleship, whether through mentoring, prayer, or teaching. Reimagining Church as Family invites readers to embrace the church not only as a place to worship but as the family God designed--a community where every person belongs, grows, and develops.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

RICH GRIFFITH is an associate professor at Toccoa Falls College. He has a masters in Theology, masters in organizational leadership and a doctorate in youth, family, and culture. He is an author, speaker, leadership and parenting coach, pastor and has been featured on numerous media outlets. He serves on the board of the Association of Youth Ministry Educators and ReFocus Ministries. His works include, Voices: Helping Our Children and Youth Listen to Wise Counsel (2023) and Discipleship Is Leadership (2024) as well as academic and practitioner resources. Rich is currently studying trauma, adolescents and spiritual formation practices. He is dad of three adopted sons. JJ JONES is a graduate of Union University and holds an M.Div. (Mid- America Baptist Theological Seminary) and a D.Min. (Fuller Theological Seminary). With almost 40 years of ministry experience in youth and family ministry, groups and discipleship, he is currently the pastor of groups at Fellowship Bible Church in Brentwood, Tennessee and an adjunct professor at Toccoa Falls College where he teaches youth ministry, ministry leadership, and spiritual formation classes. His passion is to equip others to cultivate legacies of faith. Dr. Jones and his wife, Anna, live in Franklin, Tennessee and have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: D6 Family
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1614841985
• ISBN 13: 9781614841982
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 159
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible