Post-Modern Implications for Family Ministry
These trends have major implications for family ministry and congregations. Especially if we’re reaching unchurched families instead of just families transferring from other churches or homegrown church families.
You will encounter parents who are living together unmarried. How will you approach this as a ministry? An example is parent-child dedication. Will you allow the couple to participate if they’re living together unmarried? What steps will you offer them to get on a pathway to God’s plan?
The number of children coming from a single-parent household will continue to increase. How will you minister to them? Start a mentoring program for boys without a dad? Could you offer free car maintenance for single moms?
How will you connect with the growing number of young, single adults? What pathways will you offer them so they can grow in their faith? How can you help them establish a solid, biblical foundation for their future marriage?
How will you help families establish a biblical worldview of marriage? In my opinion, one of the biggest challenges in this area is same-sex marriage. Society is propagating homosexuality as an acceptable lifestyle for a Christ-follower. The stand we take on this issue will affect the belief systems of our children.
How will you effectively minister to children and families who are going through or have been through the tragedy of divorce? What support can you provide? How can you help them get back on their feet?
We must continue to fight for families and effectively share God’s truths. He has plans for establishing and maintaining a godly home.
Now it’s your turn. What are you doing to reach today’s families?
