This chapter is titled "Foundations for Family Ministry". Jones basically laid out the framework for why this book was written. He also gave a general overview of the three family-ministry models that this book explores. The three models are:
1) Family-Integrated Ministry
2) Family-Based Ministry
3) Family-Equipping Ministry
Of these three models, I would have to say that I personally am leaning more toward the 'Family-Equipping' model, possibly even the 'Family-Based' model. Fortunately the 'Family-Equipping' model is between the other two models, and has some overlap. The reason that I would have to align myself as a proponent and supporter for 'Family-Equipping' as of right now, is because I am a big fan of the results that it could have. You would not have to get rid of every youth program that you have to do it either. In fact, I love the idea of preparing lessons for youth and also preparing packets for parents that come complete with extra resources (such as websites, books, CD's, DVD's, etc.) that you can give to them so that they can have extra help and be extra prepared in ministering their children. I am sure that there are aspects of each model that I do not fully understand as of yet, and so my opinion and preference may indeed change by the end of this book. But for now, I am a big fan of the 'Family-Equipping Ministry' model.
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