In many ways the family-equipping model represents a middle route between the family-integrated and family-based models.

The family-based model seeks to merge a comprehensive-coordinative vision for parents with the segmented-programmatic perspective that remains prevalent in many contemporary churches.

The family-integrated approach represents a complete break from the “neo-traditional” segmented-programmatic church.

After decades on the back burner of congregational life, family ministry has suddenly become a hot topic.