Recommended Websites:
Orland Evangelical Free Church
Recommeded Reading For Adults:
(Sportsmen... go to the bottom!)
Everyday Talk "Talking Freely and Naturally about God with Your Children"by John A. Younts
God first gave specific instructions for being a parent in Deuteronomy 6. He instructs parents to talk to their chidren everyday about God and His ways. Everyday Talk offers practical, creative ways to do that. Learn how to use ordinary conversations to show your kids the goodness and wisdom of God. With clear biblical teaching, John Younts illustrates how to lead your children into a greater awaremness of the presence and glory of God.
A Critique of Modern Youth Ministry by Christopher Schlect
Takes an honest look at the typical youth ministry and asks several questions about whether it is working or not.
Rethink by Steve Wright
Decide for yourself...is student ministry working? The answer to this questionis "no!" Steve looks long and hard at the history of youth ministry and with statistics in hand, there is nothing we can do except to "rethink" how we minister to our youth.
Family-Based Youth Ministry by Mark DeVries
Another honest look at the results of "yesterday's" youth ministries and what we can do to make the future different. This is an excellent read!
Partnering With Parents in Youth Ministry by Jim Burns and Mike DeVries
Full of practical ideas and and ways to get parents involved in youth ministry, this book will change the way you look at your job as a parent.
The Family Friendly Church by Ben Freudenburg with Rick Lawrence
Ben and Rick do a great job explaining what real family ministry ought to look like. They don't just give you nice ideas, but practical ways to implement them within your own family.
The Youth Worker's Handbook to Family Ministry by Chap Clark
Good book for those who work with youth. Gives good ideas on how to involve parents and get to know the entire family.
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp
Using bibilical principles, Tedd teaches us how to speak to the heart of our children. The things our children do and say flow from the heart. This book is written for parents with children of any age. This is a must read.
Excellent Reading For Sportmen! (Excellent gift ideas wives)
If you are a hunter, you've GOT to check out the following books! I've never read a book on hunting that made me feel like I was actually in the woods myself. Steve Chapman writes about his hunts with details that only a true hunter could do. The chapters are only 5-10 pages long each, but every one of them will keep you reading to the end. Each chapter ends with Biblical applications that we can begin applying in our own life and marriage. I liked them so well, I used them during family devotions!
A Look at Life From a Deer Stand by Steve Chapman
Another Look at Life From a Deer Stand by Steve Chapman
All of these books should be available at Amazon.com