Articles for tag: Ministry Families

February 8, 2018

Finding Joy in Marriage and Ministry

By David and Rachel Dummitt For the last 22 years, my wife, Rachel, has been my partner, best friend, and comrade-in-arms. When I was asked to write about experiencing lasting joy in marriage and ministry, I immediately thought of her and how she has helped to build both our home and our church with strength, grace, and joy. So for this issue, I asked Rachel to share her insights and wisdom. When Dave and I married, neither of us could have imagined the journey God had in store for us. While both of us had grown up in the

December 6, 2017

Christian Standard

Family & Relationships Parenting

Blessing Our Children and Grandchildren

How We”ve Created Memories and Provided Opportunities to Talk About What”s Truly Important By Don and Sue Wilson The first time we consciously thought about the importance of blessing our children and grandchildren was probably when we realized our children had grown up, become parents, and we were now grandparents, which meant we must be old. All at once it was apparent our days were numbered and if we wanted to be a blessing to the adorable little children who were cascading into our lives at a rapid pace, we needed to focus on making memories instead of money. Over

January 29, 2012

Charity M. Walker-Byers

Family & Relationships Parenting

How to Help a Preacher’s Kid

Growing up as a preacher's kid brings unique blessings and pressures. Charity Walker-Byers explores the struggles ministry kids face and practical ways parents and caring adults can listen, understand, and help.

May 6, 2009

Brad Dupray

Family & Relationships Parenting

Interview with Glen & Shirley Liston

Glen and Shirley Liston reflect on raising five sons in a ministry family, encouraging churches, parents, and young people to value faithful service and vocational ministry.