Helping Parents Become What God Wants Them To Be
Parenting is difficult at times, and also very rewarding. Moll and Chester state, “Good parenting is not about adopting certain techniques. It’s about living as part of God’s story and letting God’s good news shape your values, attitudes, and behavior.” I couldn’t agree more. This outstanding workbook for parents offers 12 chapters in four sections on helping families become: 1) Gospel-centered; 2) Grace-centered; 3) Word-centered; and 4) Mission-centered.
Each chapter stands alone and contains the following five sections:
Consider this – A scenario—often based on a real-life situation—which raises some kind of dilemma or frustration in gospel ministry.
Biblical background – A relevant Bible passage together with some questions to help you think it through.
Read all about it – A discussion of the principle, both in terms of its theological underpinning and its contemporary application.
Questions for reflection – Questions that can be used for group discussion or personal reflection.
Ideas for action – Some ideas or an exercise to help people think through the application of the principle to their own situation.
The chapters are short, chalked full of great advice and ideas for implementation, and very encouraging. I believe that God will use this workbook to help parents be more focused and intentional in equipping their families for impacting culture with the gospel. I highly recommend this book as well as the Gospel Centered Church, Gospel Centered Marriage, and The Gospel Centered life – all outstanding workbooks for individuals and especially for small group/community discipleship.
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