the enrichment of family life through the church Sell, Charles M. 1933- creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Zondervan �1981 1981 monographic eng

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298 pages ; 24 cm The success of the church's mission lies in large part with the well-being of its families. In Family Ministry, Charles Sell addresses the multiple means by which a congregation can create and sustain healthy family life. In survey after survey, people say that family takes priority, yet family ministries remain scarce in the church, and family disintegration is a significant problem even in evangelical congregations. Family Ministry offers the theoretical, theological, and practical resources for developing needed ministries. This edition reflects the changes that have taken place in both society and church since the first edition was published in 1981. Part One: The Pressing Perspective -- 1. In Defense of Family Ministry -- 2. Today's Family -- Part Two: The Theological Foundations -- 3. The Nature and Basis of Marriage -- 4. The Permanence of Marriage and the Nature of the Family -- Part Three: The Family-Church Family -- 5. Family Ministry in the Church -- 6. Family Ministry in the Churches Educational Program -- 7. Home/Church Symbiosis: A Proposal -- Part Four: Family-Life Education Themes -- 8. Marital Dynamics and Roles -- 9. Marital Sex, Dating, Engagement -- 10. Concepts of Christian Parenting -- 11. Family Matters -- Part Five: Family-Life Education -- 12. Marriage Enrichment -- 13. Parent Training: A Model -- 14. Premarital Counseling -- 15. The Family-Life Conference -- Part Six: Family Nurture -- 16. Theory of Family Nurture -- 17. Programs of Family Nurture -- Part Seven: Family-Unit Ministries -- 18. Intergenerational Experiences -- 19. Family Clusters -- 20. Family Camping. Charles M. Sell. Includes bibliographical references (pages 292-298). Church work with families Families Marriage Nuclear families Pastorale familiale Familles Mariage Nuclear families Church work with families Families Marriage Family BV4438 .S44 259/.1 0310425808 9780310425809 80029335 DLC 801205 20250110065722.0 ocm07178262 eng