{"id":292355,"date":"2024-08-28T14:26:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T18:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/?post_type=familylifeblended&p=292355"},"modified":"2024-11-11T10:11:17","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:11:17","slug":"start-a-stepfamily-ministry","status":"publish","type":"familylifeblended","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/familylifeblended\/start-a-stepfamily-ministry\/","title":{"rendered":"Start a Stepfamily Ministry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Start a Stepfamily Ministry<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

FamilyLife Blended\u00ae<\/sup> provides biblically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Minister to stepfamilies in your community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is God calling you to minister to blended families? Learn how you can help prevent redivorce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stepfamilies comprise a significant portion of societies throughout the world. The unique dynamics of stepfamily living present many barriers to marital oneness and family harmony, which is one reason the divorce rate for blended family couples is 10-25% higher than couples in first marriages. When was the last time you taught a marriage course specifically for stepcouples? Have you modified your premarital ministry to help couples anticipate the unique challenges of stepfamily life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you can join churches all over the world who are upgrading their marriage ministries to equip stepcouples to build homes of redemption. Take these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/strong> \u2013 Become educated about the unique dynamics of stepfamily living and learn the essential elements of blended family ministry. Attend the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry<\/a> by yourself or with other members of your church leadership to gain a vision for ministry, meet the leaders in the field, and network with others around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Training: Get the All-Access Digital Pass<\/a> of previous Summits and study online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY Suggested Resource: The Certificate in Blended Family Ministry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/strong> \u2013 You can sign up today to host the Blended & Blessed livestream in your church or community. You can even host an event in your home with your small group or a group of friends, bringing together couples for one incredible day of teaching. Join others around the world as we unpack strategies that are crucial to healthy stepfamily marriages. With some of today\u2019s most trusted and respected experts, Blended & Blessed will challenge, inspire, and encourage. Learn more about Blended & Blessed<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Share what you\u2019ve learned with key leaders in your church and identify your leadership team.\u00a0Also, share this\u00a0Marriage Ministry Tip Sheet<\/a>\u00a0with your marriage ministry leaders and ask them to insert teaching for blended family couples into their educational programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4<\/strong> \u2013 Choose your ministry strategy: You might host a conference, start a small group\/Bible study, modify your existing marriage and parent training to address stepfamily realities, or do all of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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