HOW IMPORTANT IS FAMILY MINISTRY TO THE LOCAL CHURCH?
TRASK: The church itself is a family, so it is important that the church understand the framework and structure of the family. The church must also minister to and address the needs of all the members of the family. When I pastored, I had to find ways to minister to the whole family children, junior and senior high, college and career, single adults, young marrieds, middle-agers, and senior adults. I recognized that I couldn t be all things to all people, regardless of the size church. So I brought in staff members to minister to the various groups within the family. Churches that can t afford to hire additional staff are finding laypeople to help minister to families. By doing this we are addressing the needs of the family so no one is neglected. IN THE AREAS OF SPIRITUALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY, HOW CAN WE ENCOURAGE FATHERS TO BE LEADERS IN THEIR FAMILIES? TRASK: I recently spoke at a men s convention at Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida, on the subject, “Fathers Men, I
