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Disciples Home Missions
A ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Connecting the WHOLE Body to the WHOLE Mission
Extended Family
It really does take a village. The books below offer tools to help guide each family member. Check out our Children's Books pages and Shopping Guide for even more resources or gift ideas for the special people in your family.
Grandparents
Letters to My Grandson: Looking at Life from a Fresh Perspective by Bruce Epperly
Parents & Grandparents as Spiritual Guides: Nurturing Children of the Promise by Betty Shannon Cloyd
Some Disciples regions or UCC conferences have Grandparent or Family Camp events. Check with your region or conference to see what's available in your area.
Resources
Step Families
Pastoral Care with Stepfamilies by Loren L. Townsend
Church Family
I Won't Be My Baby's Only Mother (Article) by Liuan Huska: Other mothers, not-so-attachment parenting, and a vision for shared childrearing,
Godparents
The Godparent Book: Ideas and Activities for Godparents and Their Godchildren by Elaine Ramshaw
Splash! We Do!: A Guide for Godparents by Augsburg Press
This page was last updated by WS 7/21
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