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Family ministry : a comprehensive guide /

"North American families are in crisis, and the need for family ministry is more evident than ever. In her many years of ministry, research and teaching, author Diana Garland has found that the strength of Christian families is rooted in their faith and nurtured in their congregations. Garland...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Garland, Diana S. Richmond, 1950-2015 (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Academic, [2012]
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction
  • The Structure and Purposes of the Book
  • Resources
  • Acknowledgments
  • Section 1: The Context of Family Ministry
  • 1. Our Genealogy: A Brief History of the American Family
  • 2. The American Family Today
  • 3. The Family in Christian Thought
  • 4. A Biblical Frame for Defining Family
  • 5. An Agenda for Family Ministry
  • Section 2: Family Formation
  • 6. Fieldguide of Family Relationships
  • 7. Family Development
  • 8. Families in Physical and Social Space
  • 9. Culture and Family Identity
  • Section 3: The Processes of Family Life
  • 10. Family Interaction
  • 11. Power and Roles
  • 12. Working Together
  • Section 4: Leading Family Ministry
  • 13. Congregational Life as Family Ministry
  • 14. Knowing Your Congregation and Neighborhood
  • 15. Planning and Evaluating Family Ministry
  • 16. Programs and Services
  • In Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Name Index
  • Subject Index
  • Scripture Index.