Analysis Of Strother's Family Equipping Model

As a “cradle Methodist,” the standards and theological tasks mentioned in Part III of the Discipline are ingrained in how I understand and apply my faith. These aspects of the United Methodist tradition have been a foundation from which I have grown during my formative years. Although I have not always been able to articulate these beliefs, I have learned the power in living them in addition to teaching them. I believe that much of the affirming, teaching, and applying of our standards and theological task that I do in my ministry is out of this same foundation that was formative to my faith. It informs how I preach, the lead Bible studies I lead, how I lead youth group, and my interactions with congregants and the community.

Communicational patterns are strong within the family communicating, interacting, and listening to each other. Mom and Dad have open communication between them and with the children. No dysfunctional communication observed. The decision-making process is between Mom and Dad. The role structure is as equal as can be; Mom works full time and has two part time jobs because Dad is unemployed so Dad has a larger care-giving role. Family values are based upon strong Christian faith. Family attends church every week and children are enrolled in private religious school. Prayer is said before each meal and at bedtime. The family shares a strong religious core with tradition, values, and beliefs.

Ultimately, parents are responsible before God for their child; however, it is the role of the church and the school to support the parents in their God given responsibility. In Kingdom education, these three cords must work in harmony to

In the Introduction section of the book, The Hidden Lives of Congregations, Israel Galindo states that a congregation is a “corporate relationship organization” (3) and is not an organization. He points out that the hidden life of a congregation would depict the “nature” of a congregation. This further identifies the relationships and faith of the congregation. According to him, the universal principles are followed by the congregations so that “systemic relationships” can work. The leaders learn the roles that they have within the people who are the congregation. The journal will focus on Dr. Fowler’s question “what is the purpose of this gathering we call the church?”

The book Equipping 101 by John C. Maxwell is a book about equipping people to become leaders. Not only does it state numerous ways in which to equip people, but it also teaches how to recognize potential leaders. The goal of the book is to equip people to become leaders that will also equip other people to become leaders, a passing on of the torch type of scenario, so to speak.

Influencing hundreds of thousands of people over the span of fifty years, Bill Gothard has become an icon of Christian counseling in the United States and in the world at large. His work in determining the basic conflicts in the hearts of people and his devotion to creating a Bible-based community and curriculum for homeschooling families has made him a powerful leader in the realm of Christian counseling and teaching and has endeared him to many. His counseling style has affected thousands of preachers and teachers who follow his methods, and so it is important to understand the principles behind Gothard’s doctrines.

It is argued that the more the institutions that work on bringing parents together are the ones who have the biggest payoff or reward to the individual because with more interaction the closer they will become and form meaningful beneficial relationships with one another (Small 2009). These organizations are viewed as a means of expression for individuals or a conduit allowing them to touch and connect with those who share similar views no matter what the organization is. The main point of the book that individuals are shaped by their social interactions and organizations that they participate in is backed up by statistics throughout the book. The appendix provides many of the sources of data and statistics he used throughout the book. The author states that while most scholars understand the importance and major role these social networks play however-- when it comes to developing people very few of them understand how these networks exactly form or what sort of role these institutions play in helping make these connections happen and how they provide an environment that cultivates these beneficial relationships. The author even argues that participation and engagement in the childcare centers creates what he calls “compartmentalized intimates” which is where mothers or fathers form close trusting relationships with other parents who are also in similar situations (Small

Daniel says that she has seen many who are involved in teaching and providing care through the church go on to be teachers, counselors, and administrators for various youth programs. Mrs. Daniel says, “the church opens doors for people to get involved with kids and shows them the impact that one person can make in a child’s life.” She became interested in working with children in this very way. Mrs. Daniel began to volunteer at her church, which later led to a part-time job. While working part-time, she continued her education and gained more experience that eventually led her to become the Director of Children’s Ministry. In order to prepare for entering this field, Mrs. Daniel suggest that, while it is not required, a person should have a college degree that prepares them for working with families and children and that they stay up to date on trends and issues in the church as well as in the community. She also says that if one plans to work in a church environment, they should have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Mrs. Daniel describes working in this kind of environment as a “calling.” She does not think that this is a field for everyone, “it takes a special kind of person to put the needs of children and the community in front of their own” says Mrs.

I spent my early adolescence in a military family, and have fond memories of services provided by Child, Youth and School Services. I have longed to prepare and obtain employment in a similar program. Human Development and Family Studies is the answer to my professional and personal enhancement. Human Development and Family Studies provides the opportunity to immerse in research towards improving the quality of life for children and their families. Upon entrance in the program I will focus on research in social emotional development, parent-child relationships, diverse families, or effects of family transitions on family members. Each topic had

The Friedman Family Assessment Model draws heavy on the structure-function framework and on developmental as system theory. The model takes a broad approach to family assessment, which views families as a subsystem of society. The family is viewed as an open social system ((Stanhope & Lancaster, 2008).

I personally have been in the Human Services field for a while now, and have worked in all areas of behavioral health. Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with all ages. I enjoy working with families, and believe that it is important to help the whole family if that opportunity is available. I enjoy working under a Hybrid Family Integrated Transitions Model (FIT). When I was working with youth ages 12-17 1/2 being emancipated from the juvenile justice system, we learned to focus on the family as well as the individual youth. I have embraced that same concept in my new direction of working with families. I would like to move on to a specialization of concentration. Working with the military in helping preserve the entire family,

My model for spiritual formation in the local church would include spiritual, relational, and missional aspects such as personal devotions, spiritual friendships, participating in corporate worship, and serving God’s Kingdom.

values, beliefs, and goals of the family. For example, they learn what it is to be male or female, what to

Treating each child as an individual and meeting their individual needs by acknowledging parents ' wishes and beliefs.

For the sake of discussion, let us agree that by family relationships, Stinson and Jones are referring to the traditional family relationships of two spouses committed to a lifelong, monogamous, heterosexual marriage and their children. Stinson and Jones say that children are dependent on these “families” for their well-being and successful transition to adulthood yet the traditional family is in serious danger.