When a child is young, the parent does everything for the child. Over time, responsibility needs to be transferred to the child so that by the time the child leaves home, they are responsible with time, tasks, money, and the demands of adult life. The ultimate goal is self-government, the ability to exercise all functions without intervention from an external authority.
What does a truly biblical family ministry look like, and why does it matter so much for the health of the church? In this special episode, Josh Mulvihill walks through nine biblical characteristics that shape a vibrant family ministry. He explains why family discipleship is not a trend or program but God’s design for passing on the gospel from one generation to the next.
This episode challenges common assumptions about children’s ministry, parenting, and church programs. Josh clarifies the distinct roles of the family and the church, explains why parents and grandparents are the primary disciple-makers, and shows how churches can strengthen homes rather than replace them. Along the way, he shares practical examples from decades of pastoral ministry and family discipleship work.
If you are a pastor, ministry leader, parent, or grandparent, this episode will help you think clearly about family worship, children in corporate worship, equipping fathers and mothers, strengthening marriages, and building multi-generational discipleship that lasts.
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Bible-based, Christ-centered, gospel-shaped resources to equip parents, grandparents, and church leaders to disciple future generations with a biblical worldview.
Church leaders have access to great books that can help grow a ministry, but sometimes it takes an outside perspective and a hands-on approach to bring about significant transformation.
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