Southern Baptist Seminary is addressing some of the shortcomings of the age-based ministry approach that has had some serious short-falls in equipping parents to minister effectively to their children. They have a portion of their Southern seminary website that is dedicated to family ministries. Here’s a short video that explains why they developed and are moving towards what they call a Family Equipping Model. I have just begun to digest all the various information on this topic.

Francis Schaeffer is fascinating to listen to. His video series “How then Shall We Live” takes the viewer on walk through history, reflecting on the meeting of culture and Christianity. Reflecting on culture in light of the truths we find in Scripture is a worthwhile endeavor, helping us to discern between truth and error. Each generation experiences exciting ideas that bubble up out of our culture. Men like Francis Schaeffer take the time to reflect on these ideas, where they came from, where they are going. His online library is now open for all to explore. I haven’t taken a look yet, but I’m certain there is probably something for everyone in there.

Francis Schaeffer Online Collection

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