Mark Clifton, Mark Hallock, and Dan Hurst discuss an article from Barnabas Piper about what to do when your children resist and even resent your ministry in the church.
- Remember your family is your primary ministry.
- Remember you are called to lead your family.
- Acknowledge that ministry is hard on kids and costly to families.
- Consider the stage your kids are in and the cost of ministry for them.
- Take your kids’ challenges to your fellow leaders for prayer and care
- Consider your home and family dynamics
- Consider your church’s relational and cultural dynamics
- Find outlets for relief
- Consider stepping away from ministry.
Resources Related to this Episode:
“Help! My Kids Aren’t on Board with Ministry” by Barnabas Piper
