Spring 1990 · Vol. 19 No. 1 · pp. 109–14
Recommended Reading
The Family Life Cycle and Family Ministry
OVERVIEW
Augsburger, David. Sustaining Love: Healing and Growth in the Passages of Marriage. Ventura: Regal, 1988.
A creative book offering help for marriage stresses throughout four stages of marriage.
Blackburn, Bill & Deana. Stress Points in Marriage. Waco: Word, 1986.
A focus on coping with the stresses arising either from unpredictable crises or the normal family life cycle.
Carter, Betty and McGoldrick, Monica (eds). The Changing Family Life Cycle: A Framework for Family Therapy. 2nd ed., New York: Gardner Press, 1988.
Currently the most technical and thorough discussion of the family life cycle.
Guernsey, Dennis. A New Design for Family Ministry. Elgin: D.C. Cook, 1982.
A concept book outlining a theological base for family ministry, the family life cycle, a healthy family system, and possible church-family relationships. Some helpful ideas for leaders of family ministry.
Rickerson, Wayne. Strengthening the Family. Cincinnati: Standard, 1987.
A short, introduction to family ministry planning in the church. {110}
YOUNG ADULTS
Hershey, Terry. Young Adult Ministry. Loveland: Group, 1986.
MARRIED COUPLES
Prepare-Enrich. (US: 1-800-331-1661; Canada: 1-403-465-1209)
An excellent marriage preparation inventory. Certification for use available via seminar or self-study package.
Arond, Miriam and Pauker, Samuel. The First Year of Marriage: What to Expect, What to Accept, and What You can Change. Warner, 1987.