Filled with stories from one ministry professional to another, Family Ministry for a New Generation includes practical ways to equip parents to partner with the church in faith formation, inspiration and ideas for incorporating remembrance and celebration, creative ways to motivate children and teenagers to step out of their comfort zones and rely on the Holy Spirit, and insight into how God uses each person’s life as part of a unique story that is told throughout the generations.
Dr. Michelle Anthony is the vice president of Curriculum and Family Ministry Architect at David C Cook. She is the author of Spiritual Parenting, The Spiritually Formed Family, and The Big God Story. Dr. Anthony has over 25 years of church ministry and leadership experience in children's and family ministries. In her free time, Michelle enjoys being with her husband and two grown children, reading a good book, the beach, and a strong cup of coffee.
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Filled with stories from one ministry professional to another, Family Ministry for a New Generation includes practical ways to equip parents to partner with the church in faith formation, inspiration and ideas for incorporating remembrance and celebration, creative ways to motivate children and teenagers to step out of their comfort zones and rely on the Holy Spirit, and insight into how God uses each person’s life as part of a unique story that is told throughout the generations.
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Review
"After 25 years in Christian ministry, Dr. Michelle Anthony developed a ”parent-powered” family-friendly approach that nurtures authentic faith. In this refreshing new construct she emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit as teacher—with parents the primary instructors, not the church or Sunday school. Her expressive voice describes practical, creative ideas that encourage and motivate children and teenagers to ”listen for” the Holy Spirit’s guidance. Her speech is warm and rhythmic as she uses stories that reflect today’s issues to illustrate encounters with the Holy Spirit. Children and families learn to ”flex their faith muscles” with this new tactic, supported but no longer controlled by the church."
G.D.W. © AudioFile Portland, Maine
About the Author
Dr. Michelle Anthony is the vice president of Curriculum and Family Ministry Architect at David C Cook. She is the author of Spiritual Parenting, The Spiritually Formed Family, and The Big God Story. Dr. Anthony has over 25 years of church ministry and leadership experience in children's and family ministries. In her free time, Michelle enjoys being with her husband and two grown children, reading a good book, the beach, and a strong cup of coffee.