Departments Family Ministries

Contact

Mrs Heather Haworth
Phone: 01923 672251

Family Ministries

Family Ministries is a ministry of grace which acknowledges as normative the biblical teachings relating to the family and holds high God’s ideals for family living. At the same time, it brings an understanding of the brokeness experienced by individuals and families in a fallen world. Thus Family Ministries seeks to enable families to stretch toward divine ideals, while at the same time extending the good news of God’s saving grace and the promise of growth possible through the indwelling Spirit. 

101 Ideas for Family Evangelism

Singles Database – form

Prayer and Love Saves- An inspiring resource for parents and mentors.

Role of the Family Ministries Director

	Role
	The role of the Family Ministries director at the Union office is primarily that of a co-ordinator. This involves: Chairing the BUC Family Ministries Council. Supporting the Conference/Mission directors or sponsors by: researching for suitable resources attending the GC Certificate Leadership course passing on news from the Trans-European Division and General Conference supporting and participating in their programme Contributing to the updating of the policy document “Keeping the Church Family Safe” and its training programmes. Hide

Annual Family Ministries GC Planbook

	2010 Planbook
	2010 GC Planbook. "Becoming Family" 01 Cover Hands 11 Preparing Parents for Effective Parenting 02 Copyright 12 Leadership of Family Ministries in the Local Church 03 Table of Contents 13 From Bottom to Top 04 Preface 14 Won't Be s in Heaven 05 Introduction 15 Recipe for Success 06 Happy End for an Unloved Wife 16 Jesus Was Single Too 07 Four Essential Duties for Parenting 17 To Prohibit or Permit - Towards A Healthy Balance in Pare 08 Who Are My Family 18 Parenting Book Video Review 09 Gods Way Versus My Way 19 The Love Dare Book Fireproof Video Review 10 Building a Stronger Marriage in Tough Times 21. The Marriage course a Personal Report     Hide

Family Ministries Manual

	2009 Manual
	Provide Family Ministries Manual - 2009. ( You will need to use an "unzip" utility on your computer in order to open the manual.  Many computers will have this installed and will unzip the folder automatically for you.  Otherwise visit to download the utility .  Save the downloaded file to your computer and then run the installation.  Once installed simply double click on the Family Ministries Manual to extract/unzip the files to a folder of your choice. ) Hide

Vital Characteristics of Family Ministry

	Characteristics
	Here are some characteristics of effective family ministry in the church: Family Ministry sees people in the context of relationships. Family Ministry looks at the needs of the family at different stages of development - it takes into account transitions and recognises the changing needs that different stages will create. Family Ministry promotes understanding - it helps church members learn acceptance and love for people in a variety of different life stages and family configurations. Family Ministry recognises that strong families build strong members for the kingdom of God. Family Ministry promotes the reconciliation and healing promised in the Elijah message – the message of God for his people in the last days. It offers healing to those who have been abused and scarred in dysfunctional families and hurt by lost relationships. It offers restoration and wholeness to those whose identities have been shattered and distorted by abuse. Family Ministry teaches competence in a variety of interpersonal skills and areas of decision-making. This can include a wide range of topics, from dealing with sexuality to managing money. Family Ministry includes three phases: education, enrichment, and counselling. It teaches people new interpersonal skills. It offers opportunities for the enrichment of existing relationships and it offers the opportunity for personal and relational growth under the guidance of a skilled counsellor. Family Ministry is a ministry of grace. It draws people into the circle of fellowship in God’s church. People who are alone and estranged are invited to experience love and belonging. Family ministry is a story of what Jesus can do among human beings when we are incorporated into the body of Christ. This is the ultimate family, the place where we find wholeness and belonging. Hide

Follow the Bible's ideas for Family Evanagelism within the home and the community.

	Follow the Bible's ideas for Family Evanagelism within the home and the community
	You can download this material on Family Mission It includes inspiring topics like Making Disciples in the Home, 101 Ideas for Family Evangelism, Ten Ways to Witness from Home, and more. Hide

Clear and helpful Christian guidelines on sexuality for parents of younger children and teenagers.

Marriage Facts

Newsletters

	Newsletters
	Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) April 2010 Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) January 2010 Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) May 2009 Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) Families with Special Needs Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) Newsletter - July 2008 Support Network for Adventist Parents (SNAP) Newsletter - January 2008 Newsletter for 1st Quarter 2004 (pdf format - 92K) Hide

Links

	Links
	www.care-for-the-family.org.uk - Help for Christian families including: Step Parenting Single Parenting Parents whose children no longer attend church Marriage Enrichment Guidance for Dads Retirement Issues Church Leaders Support Divorce Coping with a ‘Fast Lane’ Life Bereaved Parents Parents and Toddlers How to Drug Proof Your Kids www.throughtheroof.org - Disability outreach in the UK with Joni Eareckson-Tada. www.family.org - Focus on the Family website with links to many other Christian and family related sites. family.nadadventist.org - General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, North American Division, Family Ministries department website. familyministries.gc.adventist.org - General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Family Ministries department website. www.heritagebuilders.com - Passing on Christian family values. www.godonthenet.com - On-line directory of hundreds of useful Christian sites to help your ministry. www.truelovewaits.org - Helping teens avoid sex before marriage (note - this site is in German). Hide