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Family ministry models: what we can learn from each other, part 2
In the fall, Southern Seminary will be re-launching their Journal of Family Ministry. The focus of their first issue will be on models of family ministry, and I wanted to share some of the articles I have contributed on what we can learn from each other. Below is part 2 of a series entitled, “The […]
Trip wrap-up
July 18, 2009
As I write this we are preparing to land in Dallas to catch our connecting flight to Louisville. I think I speak for our team when I say that I am thoroughly gassed but joyful over the work that was accomplished for Jesus this week. I couldn’t be more proud of a team than I […]
building purpose into our children
June 30, 2009
As I mentioned previously, I am working through a series of books on parenting. At the moment, I am thoroughly enjoying Tim Kimmel’s Grace-Based Parenting. Throughout the opening chapters I have been challenged to view my parenting philosophy through the eyes and heart of God – to treat my kids as He has treated me […]
Virgin Lips Movement
May 7, 2009
Virgin Lips Movement – ever heard of it? While it has gained worldwide media attention and scorn, I recently heard the actual phraseology for the first time in an article by Dr. Albert Mohler. The movement, which seems to be a more hard-core version of the Abstinence Pledges of the 1980s and 1990s, seeks to […]
joy prom 2009
April 23, 2009
This Saturday, April 25th, Highview will be hosting our 3rd Annual “Joy Prom” for young people with Down Syndrome. I have to admit that this is one of my personal favorite events of the year. This year, we will have between 80-100 young adults at our East Campus for a first-rate prom experience including red […]
Thirst wrap-up
April 6, 2009
Thanks to all of our students, leaders, and families that were involved in the Thirst mission trip over the last 8 weeks. Thirst is our annual U.S. urban mission trip that we have been taking since 1999. The vision is two-fold: 1) leadership reproduction (high school training middle school students in spiritual habits) and 2) […]
family ministry book pre-order
March 12, 2009
I just got word from our editor that Perspectives in Family Ministry is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The cost is about $15 and I think it will be out in the next few months. Here is the description from the book’s cover: In Perspectives on Family Ministry, Timothy Paul Jones makes the case […]
teen depression
March 10, 2009
Connecting with Kids posted a helpful article on identifying signs of depression in teenagers. While I do not agree with their prescriptions for treating these kinds of problems (as they do not flow out of a biblical worldview of sin & redemption), I do think there is merit in their research on common symptoms. I […]
where have all the men gone?
February 27, 2009
Since March is officially women’s history month, I thought I would dedicate this first post to the issue of gender makeup in the church (no pun intended). A recent Pew Research survey over 35,000 adults from multiple denominations found that women (surprise, surprise) were more spiritually engaged with their church than their male counterparts on […]
New book press
February 5, 2009
I am really excited about the release of my first book (contributing author), Perspectives on Family Ministry, edited by Timothy Jones and published by Broadman & Holman (scheduled to release in the Fall of this year). I will be talking more about this in the coming months, but just wanted to point everyone to a […]
About Me
I am planting Soma Church in city center Carmel, IN (northside of Indianapolis). I am the happy husband of Emily and proud father of four young children. I also have a ph.d in leadership from southern seminary and co-authored the book "perspectives in family ministry."
Brandon Shields 
June 17, 2010
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