Posted on January 14, 2010 - by rfrank
6 models of family ministry – part 3
Model 3: You Do It Model
Philosophy:
1. Parents hold the church responsible for discipling their children.
2. The church is accountable for the results.
3. The church is gifted with pastors and leaders to help parents raise good kids.
Pros:
1. Very traditional and accepted in the church.
2. A children’s pastor and youth pastor view the kids as their sheep.
3. Age-level needs are met through Sunday School, children’s church, midweek programs, etc.
Cons:
1. Families are at church together but are always in different rooms.
2. Parents feel off the hook.
3. When parenting gets though, mom and dad often direct their worries at the church.
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jonathan said:
This just sounds so familiar…
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Buddy Knight said:
“Parents hold the church responsible for discipling their children”
We only get the kids 2 days/week, for “maybe” a total of 10 hours.
I wonder if the Children’s/Youth/Family Ministries should, instead,be held responsible for training and equipping the parents to disciple their children! They have more time, and can address crises and teachable moments that might be lost.
I would have LOVED such “parent discipleship” about 15-20 years ago!
Great article!
Just my $0.02US!
Have a BLESSED 2010!!