Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson Raising Children in the Church
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Oct 14, 2025 This conversation dives into the essential role of the church in raising children. Sinclair Ferguson emphasizes learning from wiser, older parents in the community rather than relying solely on quick-fix parenting books. He highlights the long-term effects of parenting that become evident as children grow, advocating for intergenerational relationships where older adults can mentor younger families. The discussion also touches on the importance of integrating family into church life, fostering connections that nourish spiritual growth for both parents and children.
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Books Help But Community Teaches
- Christian parenting books can help but are not the ultimate resource for raising children well.
- Real wisdom often comes from respected parents in your church who have seen long-term fruit.
Learn From Older Parents' Experience
- Seek counsel from older, experienced parents who share what worked and what failed in their families.
- Avoid treating young speakers as definitive gurus when their children are still too young to show long-term results.
Questioning A Young Child-Rearing Speaker
- Sinclair recounts asking whether a conference speaker actually had grown children before trusting her as a child-rearing authority.
- He concluded that young speakers with young children lack long-term evidence of their methods.