Date
8-2012
Department
Rawlings School of Divinity
Degree
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Chair
Dr. Michael Mitchell
Primary Subject Area
Religion, General; Religion, Philosophy of; Theology; Sociology, Individual and Family Studies; Education, Religious
Keywords
Children, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Parenting
Disciplines
Christianity | Comparative Methodologies and Theories | Family, Life Course, and Society | Practical Theology | Religion | Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion
Recommended Citation
Meltzer, MaryBeth, "Epic Families: Equipping Parents to Reclaim Their Biblical Mandate While Inspiring Children to Know and Love the God Who Made Them" (2012). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 584.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/584
Abstract
A review of current literature demonstrates that there is a fundamental problem in the church today: the church has taken on the primary role of discipling children, while many parents have abrogated their biblical mandate as outlined in Deuteronomy 6:6-9. Surveys of parents as well as practical ministry experience confirm that great confusion exists among parents as to the scope of their biblical responsibilities. This project reviews historical perspectives and the present situation in the church and offers guidance to both parents and ministry professionals to help parents reclaim their God-given responsibilities.
Included in
Christianity Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, Family, Life Course, and Society Commons, Practical Theology Commons, Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons
