So excited to get my copy of “Partnering Church and Home.” Some of you know I am a Bethel grad. This book was written by three other Bethel academics who I know very well- Dr. Luz Galvez de Figeroa, Dr. Denise Muir Kjesbo and Shelley Henning. I love this book for several reasons, and here is why I know you will love it too.
1. Their recommendations are based on research with parents and kidmin leaders from all over the world. Dr. Denise has shared that she has learned so much from working with kidmin leaders in many countries through the years. She values what she has learned from her global brothers and sisters. The other authors share this value, wanting to create a resource that would resonate with kidmin leaders and parents across cultures and generations. Dr. Luz brought her passion for Latino representation in the kidmin world to every chapter of “Partnering Church and Home.”
2. The tone of the book is so positive and encouraging about what God is doing right now and how we can be a part of it. Have you noticed that a lot of the news about our world, Christians and the next generation is pretty depressing? A ministry leader or a parent can feel pretty overwhelmed and discouraged, not knowing what direction to turn to reach kids for Christ. What I like about this book, is that it shares the results of a LOT of research, but it gives us so much hope for what God is doing through us and in this generation. There are powerful, practical strategies and encouragement for ministry leaders and parents, that make you excited to try again in new ways, instead of hiding in your office with the blinds drawn.
3. I like the full-color visuals in the book (I am a visual learner). Most of us kidmin leaders like shiny colorful things :). The authors made the decision to go full color with their book (which is a lot more complicated and costly) but the result is sharp and eye catching. The results are clear in graphs and charts.
4. I like the fact that the results of the research are not just copied and pasted onto the pages. Instead all three authors took the time to analyze and study the data, before prayerfully outlining their reactions. The practical steps outlined in the book can be started today in my church and yours.”
Did you get your copy yet? If not, you can get one here https://www.amazon.com/Partnering-Church-Home-Discipleship-Generation/dp/B0CXY7BV7M
Already got your copy? Please tell me what you thought! Did you agree with me- what did you notice?
See you all next week- thank you for what you do for Jesus and His kids! Dr. Trisha R. Peach, author of “Your Children’s Ministry From Scratch.”
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