Gospel-Centered Family

Numerous books set out to help Christian parents in the challenging mission of raising their children well-so what's different about this one? Well, the answer's in the title! It's not about how the gospel fits into Christian family life, but how family life should fit into the gospel-God's greatest purpose for this universe, achieved in Christ. Many books aim to raise up competent, balanced parents and well-trained, well-rounded children. But Tim Chester and Ed Moll focus on families growing God-knowing, Christ-confessing, grace-receiving, servant-hearted, mission-minded believers-adults and children together. Christian families should be about... - not just making good citizens but also church planters, missionaries, reformers, servants and evangelists - not just learning about God but also showing Him to others; - not just controlling behaviour but also changing the heart; - not just parents and children, but being an integral part of the wider church family. In twelve concise chapters, Gospel-Centered Family takes us through the major Bible principles for family life, challenging us to give up our 'respectable' middle-class idols, and to become the distinctively different people that God, through His gospel, calls us to be.

1. Opening Credits
2. Introduction
3. Part 1: A Gospel-Centered Family | Chapter 1: Gospel-Centered Families
4. Chapter 2: Gospel-Centered Hopes
5. Part 2: A Grace-Centered Family | Chapter 3: Disciplining a Parent's Heart
6. Chapter 4: Grace for a Parent's Heart
7. Chapter 5: Disciplining a Child's Heart
8. Chapter 6: Grace for a Child's Heart
9. Chapter 7: Children as a Gift
10. Part 3: A Word-Centered Family | Chapter 8: Living the Word
11. Chapter 9: The Word and Other Voices
12. Chapter 10: Praying the Word
13. Part 4: A Mission-Centered Family | Chapter 11: A Bigger Family
14. Chapter 12: A Serving Family
15. Closing Credits

Tim Chester

Dr. Tim Chester is a prolific author with a wide range of published works. One of his notable books includes ""Stott on the Christian Life: Between Two Worlds."" Not only is Tim Chester an influential theologian and writer, but he also serves as the pastor of Grace Church Boroughbridge in England. Additionally, Dr. Chester brings his wealth of knowledge and expertise as a senior faculty member of Crosslands Training. His academic achievements include a PhD in theology and a PgDip in history; furthermore, Tim Chester possesses an impressive 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, which undoubtedly enriches his teachings and writings. With a remarkable collection of over 40 books to his name, Tim Chester's literary contributions have made a significant impact on the theological landscape. Tim is happily married with two grown-up daughters. He resides in the serene countryside of Derbyshire.