To help your church strengthen families through special resources, research, spiritual growth, and special enrichment events.

121 Ways to Attract Families to your Church and Have a Presence in your Community (PDF file)

Family Discipleship Resources (PDF file)

Blueprint for Making Disiciples in Homes and Families (PDF file)

The ideas in this document are intended to stimulate thought on how your congregation can take the Gospel to this post-modern, unchurched world by being witnesses in their worlds. Think on these things and consider:

• Can we intentionally utilize any of these ideas where unchurched people are? Will it be a catalyst to begin spiritual formation?
• How can we equip the Christ-followers in our congregation to be active catalysts for spiritual formation?
• Can we visualize ourselves as a community of faith on mission in our community?
• What would make these experiences an effort that moves the learner forward in their faith development?
• How can we measure effectiveness?

(Adapted from Reframing Spiritual Formation, Discipleship in an Unchurched Culture, by Edward H Hammett, page 93.)

The following events are available to help your church develop strong families:

Strengthening Families Through Spiritual Formation

Florida Association – February 25, 2008

Gadsden Association – February 26, 2008

Marion Association – April 19, 2008

Pensacola Bay Association – May 8, 2008

Manatee Southern Association – May 19, 2008

Northwest Coast Association – May 29, 2008

Treasure Coast – August 19, 2008

Nature Coast Family Ministry Projects

Nature Coast Association – May 20, 2008

Nature Coast Association – May 22, 2008

Click here for a downloadable pdf list of resources to assist you in this area.

For more information on Discipleship, call 1-800-226-8584, ext. 3066, or e-mail the department.