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Resources for Developing Family Ministry in Your Church

Resources for Developing Family Ministry in Your Church

by Derek Brown – May 21

BiblicalParenting.org recently two helpful resources on their website that seek to “empower children and parents to learn, worship, and serve together.”

The first resource is an article from Holly Allen–Director of Child and Family Studies at John Brown University–entitled, “Bringing the Generations [...]

The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry 2.2 – Motherhood

The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry 2.2 – Motherhood

by Derek Brown – May 18

We are excited to announce that the latest issue of The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry will soon be available.  Below is the table of contents of our upcoming installment that will focus on the issue of motherhood. If you are interested in receiving a copy [...]

Balancing Ministry and Family

by Derek Brown – May 17

Wise words from pastor David Sunday at The Gospel Coalition.

“What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate” (Matt. 19:6b).

When Jesus spoke those words, he was referring to marriage. But in the wisdom of God, these words also apply to the relationship between our families and our ministries.

As my friend Mike [...]

Over-Parenting vs. Missional Parenting

by Derek Brown – May 15

Doug Wolter at Gospel-Centered Discipleship explains the vital difference.

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit it. I’m an overprotective parent. I have a tendency to overdo it and obsess over the little things that don’t really matter. I guess that’s why I was intrigued by TIME magazine’s cover story a couple of [...]

A New Website from Timothy Paul Jones

by Derek Brown – May 14

Timothy Paul Jones—well known author, speaker, and seminary professor—recently launched his new website, TimothyPaulJones.com.  At the site you can find access to several of Jones’ books and articles from his blog. Below are a few selections from the blog you might find helpful.

Who Decided Which Books [...]

Why Dads are Dead Men Walking

by Derek Brown – May 11

Michael Kelly explains,

At the Together for the Gospel Conference, I heard CJ Mahaney make a remarkable statement:

“Behind every fruitful church is a dying pastor.”

He made this statement while preaching on 2 Corinthians 4, a chapter in which Paul exhorted his readers to not lose heart. The idea behind the statement is one that is [...]

“Fruit Stapling” With Your Kids

by Derek Brown – May 10

Over at the Domestic Kingdom blog, Gloria Furman posted an article on a interesting “gospel activity” she recently enjoyed with her children.  Below is an excerpt from and link to the article.

Ever since Priya Samuel wrote this article I’ve been inspired to look for creative ways to talk with my kids [...]

What a Wife’s Submission is Not

by Derek Brown – May 9

Below is an excerpt and a link to a helpful article in which Paul Tautges clears up a few misconceptions about what is looks like for a wife to submit to her husband.

The Bible’s call to the wife to submit to her husband is one of the most misunderstood and confused areas of the Christian [...]

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by Timothy Paul Jones – May 8

The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry is the premier professional and academic journal for family ministry and family ministers in local churches.

The Gheens Center for Christian Family Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary publishes two journal issues each year. Each issue is released in printed format to subscribers, then in Amazon Kindle [...]

Book Review: ‘Gospel-Centered Family’ by Ed Moll and Tim Chester

Book Review: ‘Gospel-Centered Family’ by Ed Moll and Tim Chester

by Ben Espinoza – May 7

Gospel-Centered Family. By Ed Moll and Tim Chester. Purcellville, VA: The Good Book Company, 2009, 93 pp. $9.99.

In Gospel-Centered Family ̧ authors Ed Moll and Tim Chester seek to find a middle ground between two competing philosophies of parenting : parenting that emphasizes [...]

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Randy Stinson

Dr. Randy Stinson

Dean of the School of Church Ministries
William Cutrer

Dr. William Cutrer

C. Edwin Gheens Professor of Christian Ministry; Director, Gheens Center for Family Ministry
Timothy Paul Jones

Dr. Timothy Paul Jones

Associate Professor of Leadership and Church Ministries; Editor of The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry; Director of the Doctor of Education Program