가정사역을 통한 선교방안 연구

Abstract

The family was established by God and functions as an educational institution. For humans, the first teachers are parents. In modern society, however, people increase interest in wealth in line with industrialization and changes in family values resulting in problems such as increased divorce rates, so such family education function is being weakened or lost. In churches, the importance of family ministry is considered varied depending on the pastor, as the family ministry has been reduced to a simple problem-solving program. However, the family ministry is designed to restore the true meaning of the family established by God, and should not be neglected by the church, which has a clear purpose to found families on the truth. Instead, the church must realize the pastoral importance of family ministry and put its biblical plan into practice. In other words, the family ministry should form one of the pillars of the ministry, and when a healthy next generation is established through healthy families, the kingdom of God can be expanded, thereby enabling an effective mission. However, this study found that studies on family ministry have yet to be boosted. In addition, the family ministry programs of three Korean churches, known to be successful, were examined, revealing that they were being programmed instead of adhering to biblical teachings. Those cases were thought to compromise the importance of biblical truth over family ministry programs. Studies on family ministry also raise the need for family ministry as a follow-up measure as the divorce rate increases, but the family ministry is more focused on prevention. Family ministry should not be viewed as simply maintaining a home or restoring a broken home. Family ministry should define its clear goals so as to glorify the God who established the family, embrace biblical values, and practice the discipleship of Jesus Christ in the world. The family ministry will achieve effective ministry goals, rather than a simple program, only when it is devoted to restoring the family established by God, the family that glorifies God, and the family that loves each other. Thus, the family ministry should be regarded and practiced as a pillar of ministry so that a biblical family can be established. The plan for family ministry is as follows. First, it is necessary to form a biblical view of values. Second, families need to be open. Third, table fellowship should be practiced.