Let’s name it plainly: Most of what we call “parent ministry” in the church today isn’t working.
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In many circles today, the church bulletin—or worship folder, as some prefer to call it—has been relegated to relic status. It’s often seen as a leftover from a bygone era, something traditional churches cling to while more “cutting-edge” congregations go completely digital. Some church leaders proudly announce that they’ve ditched the bulletin altogether. Thom Rainer believes that is a mistake.
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As much as we’d love to think so, longevity in ministry doesn’t just happen. I’m not sure anyone really sets out to quit when they begin youth ministry, but the list of those who exit somewhere along the way is long and painful. The challenges and difficulties that await us when we surrender to ministry are greater than we could imagine. Often, overcoming these challenges comes down to having the right mindset and perspective.
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Tensions can get high on a pastoral staff. Chuck Lawless offers the most common reasons he's seen through years of consultation.
Let’s name it plainly: Most of what we call “parent ministry” in the church today isn’t working.
