Becoming a World Changing Family : Fun and Innovative Ways to Spread the Good News

by Thomas, Donna

• ISBN13: 9780801065125
• ISBN10: 0801065127
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Baker Books

Summary

The Sheer Volume of Activities competing for your family's time and energy can make it hard to focus on one of the most important tasks of all -- fulfilling the Great Commission. Becoming a World Changing Family will show you how to see the world as Jesus does and bring his transforming message to those around you. It's packed with ideas that are fun and practical -- for even the busiest of families. Discover how you can connect to people of other cultures by eating ethnic cuisine, writing letters, taking trips, enjoying festivals and parties, playing games, and more. Let God open your eyes to the possibilities surrounding you, and get ready to share a world-class adventure with your family. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	11	(2)
Foreword by Rev. Claude Robold	13	(74)
1. Life in the Fast Lane	15	(8)
2. Where Is the World?	23	(6)
3. What Is a Great Commission Family?	29	(6)
4. What Are Great Commission Kids?	35	(14)
5. Let's Have a Party!	49	(6)
6. Are Missionaries Real People?	55	(6)
7. Fun and Games	61	(6)
8. You've Got Mail	67	(6)
9. Developing Jesus' Vision	73	(14)
10. A World Trip-Locally	87	(10)
11. On Your Doorstep	97	(10)
12. Investing-Not the Stock Market	107	(10)
13. Give It a Try-Short-Term Missions	117	(18)
14. A Family Adventure	135	(6)
15. The Role of the Extended Family	141	(8)
16. The Role of the Church	149	(6)
17. God's Messengers	155	(4)
Notes	159