Family Ministry Field Guide
How Your Church Can Equip Parents to Make Disciples
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Scripture calls parents to train and nurture their children's faith. How can churches best equip families to disciple their children?
Family ministry expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones gives church leaders a practical plan to equip parents to be the primary faith trainers in their children's lives, moving beyond mere programming into genuine spiritual transformation.
This resource is for leaders in the trenches - those who:
- See parents disengaging from their children's spiritual development
- See too many students leave for college and drop out of church
- Are frustrated with programmed ministries that fail to produce results
Based on solid research, this field guide unpacks how real-life churches can narrow the gap between present reality and the biblical ideal of faith-nurturing families.
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In this unabridged audio download of Sticky Teams, Larry Osborne exposes the hidden roadblocks that often sabotage the health and harmony of even the best intentioned ministry teams. Then, with practical and seasoned advice, he shows what it takes to get a leadership board, ministry team, and an entire congregation headed in the same direction.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Leadership GOLD
- By Steve Jones on 02-09-24
By: Larry Osborne
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4 Chair Discipling
- What Jesus Calls Us to Do
- By: Dann Spader
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Dann Spader is a disciple-maker who has spent his adult life exploring what it means to take someone from being a seeker to making disciples themselves. Over 750,000 people in 80 countries have been trained to make disciples through organizations he has led. Through studying the life of Christ and his disciple-making methods, Dann developed 4 Chair Discipling, a simple picture for others to follow. Jesus’ last words on earth had a few very specific instructions: Go, make disciples, baptize, and teach.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I stopped reading..,
- By Linda on 08-04-23
By: Dann Spader
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Rebuilt
- Awakening the Faithful, Reaching the Lost, Making Church Matter
- By: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Narrated by: Michael White, Tom Corcoran
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Drawing on the wisdom gleaned from thriving mega-churches and innovative business leaders while anchoring their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran present the compelling and inspiring story to how they brought their parish back to life. Rebuilt is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. When their parish reached a breaking point, Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran asked themselves how they could make the Church matter to Catholics.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't Do What's Suggested Unless You Will OWN IT.
- By Julia S on 02-06-18
By: Michael White, and others
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The Unsaved Christian
- Reaching Cultural Christians with the Gospel
- By: Dean Inserra
- Narrated by: Tim Lundeen
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 257
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What to do when they say they’re Christian but don’t know Jesus. Whether it’s the Christmas and Easter Christians or the faithful church attenders whose hearts are cold toward the Lord, we’ve all encountered cultural Christians. They’d check the Christian box on a survey, they’re fine with church, but the truth is, they’re far from God. So how do we bring Jesus to this overlooked mission field? The Unsaved Christian equips you to confront cultural Christianity with honesty, compassion, and grace, whether you’re doing it from the pulpit or the pews.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Me. Me. Me! That was me! I thought I was a Christian...
- By Nana B on 04-23-19
By: Dean Inserra
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Revolutionary Parenting
- By: George Barna
- Narrated by: Scott Dente
- Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 57
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 46
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 44
The Revolution is underway, but in this new era, how can parents make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of their children? To find the answer, George Barna researched the lives of thriving adult Christians and discovered the essential steps their parents took to shape their spiritual lives in childhood. He also learned surprising truths about which popular parenting tactics just aren't working.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great read!
- By Kindle Customer on 06-19-24
By: George Barna
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Creating Community
- Five Keys to Building a Small Group Culture
- By: Andy Stanley, Bill Willits
- Narrated by: Lloyd James
- Length: 3 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 149
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Bill Willits and best-selling author Andy Stanley share their successful approach, which has resulted in nearly 8,000 adults becoming involved in small groups at North Point Community Church in Atlanta . Simply put, the five principles clearly described here have passed the test. This is not just another book about community; this is a book about strategy - strategy that builds a small group culture.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great book on the overall approach to small groups
- By Russell E. on 06-03-18
By: Andy Stanley, and others
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Family Discipleship
- Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments, and Milestones
- By: Matt Chandler, Adam Griffin
- Narrated by: Lance Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 90
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Discipling your family can feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or complicated. With a simple plan in place, discipleship is something every parent can do. Pastors Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin have made it their mission to help you develop a sustainable rhythm of gospel-centered discipleship focused in three key areas: time, moments, and milestones, as you raise your children in the love and fear of the Lord.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Motivating
- By Amazon Customer on 06-13-24
By: Matt Chandler, and others
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Real-Life Discipleship
- Building Churches That Make Disciples
- By: Jim Putman
- Narrated by: Lance Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 39
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Story5 out of 5 stars 34
Real-Life Discipleship explains what should happen in the life of every Christian and in every small group so that the church becomes an army of believers dedicated to seeing the world saved. With the overriding goal to train disciples who know how to make more disciples, this book offers proven tools and strategies from Real Life Ministries, one of America’s fastest-growing churches. Discover what the Bible says about true and effective discipleship with these strategies and practices.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It's fantastic!
- By Ali on 04-25-24
By: Jim Putman
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Growing an Engaged Church
- How to Stop "Doing Church" and Start Being the Church Again
- By: Albert L. Winseman
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 22
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Story5 out of 5 stars 21
In this compelling and insightful book, Al Winseman - who has led thriving churches, including one he built from the ground up - explores how churches and parishes can dramatically increase members' participation, service to the community, giving, and even life satisfaction. But the solutions Winseman offers are not the "magic pill" many leaders have come to expect. Rather, he shows leaders how to reach and inspire the hearts, minds, and imaginations of their people.
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Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
- Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation
- By: Peter Scazzero
- Narrated by: Peter Scazzero
- Length: 8 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 301
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In Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, best-selling author Pete Scazzero combines three decades of wisdom with hard lessons from his own ministry journey. He lays out what is required for church leaders to multiply deeply changed people who are growing in relationship with God, themselves, and others. Scazzero begins with four beneath-the-surface, systemic gaps that undermine serious discipleship. He provides a clear vision for a church culture that deeply changes lives and then practically unpacks the seven biblical marks of emotionally healthy discipleship.
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5 out of 5 stars
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New Work
- By Daniel on 06-30-21
By: Peter Scazzero
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The Pastor's Family
- Shepherding Your Family Through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
- By: Brian Croft, Cara Croft
- Narrated by: Holly Watson, Mark Smeby
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25
Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife—The Pastor's Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers. They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor's wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a ministry family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must-read for every pastor and his wife
- By Amazon Customer on 01-28-21
By: Brian Croft, and others
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Forming Intentional Disciples
- The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus
- By: Sherry A. Weddell
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story5 out of 5 stars 71
Learn about the five thresholds of postmodern conversion; how to open a conversation about faith and belief; how to ask thought-provoking questions and establish an atmosphere of trust, when to tell the great story of Jesus; how to help someone respond to God's call to intentional discipleship; and much more. And be prepared for conversion because when life at the parish level changes, the life of the whole Church will change.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Valuable resource, required reading
- By Andrew Havens on 01-03-19
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A Mom After God's Own Heart
- 10 Ways to Love Your Children
- By: Elizabeth George
- Narrated by: Elizabeth George
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 20
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The best-selling author of A Woman After God's Own Heart has a brand new release! Elizabeth George's A Mother After God's Own Heart offers 10 principles to help moms make God an everyday part of their children's lives. Elizabeth, who has two grown children and six grandchildren, gives practical advice and real¿life suggestions for helping children, no matter what their ages, incorporate God into daily life. Elizabeth's husband, Jim, also provides biblical advice from a dad's perspective.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Maybe I was hoping for too much
- By Jennifer on 11-30-05
By: Elizabeth George
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Quit Church
- By: Chris Sonksen
- Narrated by: Dean Gallagher
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Let's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly. Drawing from his experience coaching hundreds of churches toward true growth, Chris Sonksen calls on us to quit our casual, cultural commitment to church as we know it....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Quit Church
- By larry jenkins on 06-07-18
By: Chris Sonksen
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Living Your Strengths
- Discover Your God-Given Talents and Inspire Your Community
- By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., Donald O. Clifton Ph.D., Curt Liesveld M.Div. M.A.
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 40
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 34
American churches are experiencing a power shortage, declare the authors of Living Your Strengths. "People aren't harnessing the power of their innate gifts." Does this message sound familiar? Have you felt disconnected from your church lately? Are you not attending as much? Or maybe you're a passionate member who wants to become even more involved, and you would also like to inspire others.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Resource for Strength Finder!
- By K Dorsey on 03-02-21
By: Albert L. Winseman D.Min., and others
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- Sean Herhold
- 12-02-22
Helpful and thoughtful book
Be gospel centered as a church. That is the primary call in this book. This author does not criticize or degrade anyone who is thoughtfully trying to reach individuals and families with the gospel, but gives some practical guidance on how to do it in a way that is both biblical and effective.
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- Mark
- 12-04-15
Great tool for family ministries & great narration
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
As a pastor, I'm finding more & more families interested in inter-generational worship & ministries. This is a great evaluation & tool for family ministry
What does Claton Butcher bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Claton Butcher does a great job of narrating. He's easy to listen to & brings life to the material.
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