I would add this: As churches, i.e. discrete bodies of believers, we do a disservice to families when, in service to the idea of protecting families, we create ten thousand activities which wind up contributing to the disconnect. Then we wonder why Johnny, who was in church every time the door opened, seems to rebel once he’s out of the house. In the guise of having a “family friendly” environment, we abrogate our leadership roles as parents to the church, just as parents abrogate the role of educators to the schools. It’s a recipe for disaster.

Cheers.

I would add this: As churches, i.e. discrete bodies of believers, we do a disservice to families when, in service to the idea of protecting families, we create ten thousand activities which wind up contributing to the disconnect. Then we wonder why Johnny, who was in church every time the door opened, seems to rebel once he’s out of the house. In the guise of having a “family friendly” environment, we abrogate our leadership roles as parents to the church, just as parents abrogate the role of educators to the schools. It’s a recipe for disaster.

Cheers.

My response: Are you high?

Somehow, American Christianity has developed this disconnect between vibrant family life and a life lived on mission. We think that our faith is something we can do “out there” and then come home later and tinker with our kids and marriages. Wow.

My response: Are you high?

Somehow, American Christianity has developed this disconnect between vibrant family life and a life lived on mission. We think that our faith is something we can do “out there” and then come home later and tinker with our kids and marriages. Wow.