In August, Robert and I attended a conference held by Focus on the Family with approximately 85+ in attendance from all over the USA, all wanting to become "Family Champions".
Faith Begins at Home - was the message, with a number of speakers from Focus on the Family and the author of Faith Begins at Home, Mark Holmen.
Faith Begins at Home - was the message, with a number of speakers from Focus on the Family and the author of Faith Begins at Home, Mark Holmen.
We left with an array of ideas and tools to encourage parents to build faith at home and not just outsource it to the Sunday School teachers and the church.
One of the books we went home with was Your Family Journey - A guide to building faith at home.
This book is definitely targeted at families with children, but regardless if you're an empty-nester, a young couple just beginning in marriage or the audience the book is targeting, this book is a valuable tool. Why?
- it asks great questions
- it shows how to build a Family Faith Mission statement
- it provides a forum to identify Family Values
- it gives direction on how to write down Family Goals along with the necessary Action Steps
- it covers most of the "what ifs" that stump you
A written plan can overcome some of the biting conflicts which arise in life - it'll help you as a couple and as you lead your family. You'd never set out on a family vacation without a map - why lead your life without a stated, written direction?
I'd also like to recommend hosting one the the Family Champion Training conferences by Focus on the Family. It's a valuable way to provide outreach in your church and community.
If you're interested, here's a link: http://church.family.org/events/
(So... are you wondering what our mission statement for the next 25 years is?)
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