Thirsty People Sitting at Wells
Developing a Stepfamily Ministry in Your Local Church
by Jeff Parziale, Ph.D., M.Div., and Judi Parziale, Ph.D.
 The
workbook, Thirsty People Sitting at Wells, provides readers
with an easy-to-follow strategy for developing a stepfamily ministry in their
local church. In this instructive and interactive workbook, Drs. Jeff and
Judi Parziale identify essential developmental steps needed to plan and implement
an effective ministry for non-traditional families. The book includes the
Non-traditional Family Continuum of Care, a developmental
model for understanding the scope and sequence of stepfamily ministry. This
model provides a panoramic view of the key events and processes that are involved
in the development and ongoing life of stepfamilies. In addition, the book
provides an up to date, comprehensive resource guide for non-traditional family
groups including single adults, single parents and stepfamilies. Key components
addressed in the book include:
Identifying and understanding the needs- Asking key questions (mission, vision, values, resources, outcomes)
- Developing a leadership team
- Goal setting
- Applying the Non-traditional Family Continuum of Care
- Key ministry suggestions
The book’s title, Thirsty People Sitting at Wells, underscores
the implications of an important New Testament encounter involving one of
the most well-known, non-traditional family members in the Bible—a Samaritan
woman. We know her as “the woman at the well.” John 4 tells the
story of Jesus, who, on His way from Judea to Galilee, broke tradition, stopped
and affirmed this woman the day he encountered her at the well. The authors
have eloquently applied the lessons exemplified by Jesus in this story to
serve as guidelines for developing a stepfamily ministry.
Thirsty People Sitting at Wells is ideal for pastors, lay leaders,
small group leaders and mentor couples who desire to effectively minister
to non-traditional families.
A recent AMFM Conference attendee had this to say about the book:
“I read Thirsty People Sitting at Wells from cover to cover, and thanks
to your help, we now have a new blended family community starting this fall!”
Cheryl Hayes, M.Ed.
Christian Life Coach
McLean Bible Church, Vienna, VA
InStep Ministries
Jeff Parziale, Ph.D., M.Div., and Judi Parziale, Ph.D.
2506 N. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85712
Ph:. 520-721-0800
Fax: 520-721-9096
instepmin@aol.com
www.instepministries.com
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