Reseña del editor:
Even under the best circumstances, it takes time and intention to disciple grandchildren and pass on a legacy of faith. So how much harder is the assignment in a family experiencing fractures such as divorce, estrangement, or prodigals? How are grandparents to reach grandchildren for Christ when there are such barriers? In Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers, Larry Fowler, founder of the Legacy Coalition, offers a helpful guide to influencing grandchildren's spiritual lives even in the most discouraging and hurtful situations, such as when * an adult child is not following the Lord * grandchildren are not being raised by the adult child and access to them is limited * grandparents are prohibited from addressing spiritual matters when they visit their grandchildren Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers provides guidance and strategies along with encouragement for grandparents to persevere--to understand that they are not alone and that their role is too crucial to give up on reaching the next generation for Christ.
Contraportada:
Nurture Your Grandchildren's Faith, Regardless of the Obstacles
Even under the best circumstances, it takes time and intention to disciple grandchildren and pass on a legacy of faith. How much harder is it when your family is experiencing challenges such as divorce, estrangement, or prodigals?
Overcoming Grandparenting Barriers is a helpful guide to influencing your grandchildren's lives even through discouraging or hurtful situations, such as when
· An adult child is not following the Lord
· There is a divorce that limits access to your grandchildren
· You are prohibited from addressing spiritual matters when you visit your grandchildren
In this book you will find wisdom, helpful tips, and encouragement to persevere. You will also be reminded that you are not alone in this challenging position--as much as you love your grandchildren, God loves them even more.
Take heart, and never forget that you play an important role in God's plan to reach the next generation for Christ.
Larry Fowler is the founder of the Legacy Coalition, a national grandparenting ministry. His forty plus years of ministry leadership, including experience as youth pastor, missionary, staff trainer, international director, and senior executive for Awana, have prepared him for this significant calling. Larry and his wife, Diane, live in Riverside, California. They have two children and seven grandchildren.
The Legacy Coalition is an organization committed to equipping grandparents to reach and disciple grandchildren and help churches minister effectively to millions of Christian grandparents who need encouragement, training, and resources. For more information, visit their website at LegacyCoalition.com.
Josh Mulvihill (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), the general editor, is the executive director of church and family ministry at Renewanation and has served as a pastor for nearly twenty years. He is a founding member and the director of resources for the Legacy Coalition, a national leader in grandparenting ministry. Josh and his wife, Jen, live in Victoria, Minnesota, and are blessed with five children. You can find Josh on Facebook or the web at GospelShapedFamily.com.
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