Visionary Church: How Your Church Can Strengthen Families

The Visionary Church book by Dr. Rob Rienow helps pastors, ministry leaders, and church members explore biblical family ministry. How can churches and families work together to fulfill the Great Commission?

Grounded in the sufficiency of Scripture, this book examines the responsibilities God has given to the local church and the family. You’ll explore God’s design for worship, preaching, discipleship, and spiritual leadership.

Discover practical principles for equipping parents and strengthening marriages. You’ll also consider how to transform children’s and youth ministry and engage the church in generational discipleship. As you return to God’s Word, pursue a biblical approach to ministry that strengthens families.

Inside the Visionary Church Book

Rob Rienow · 25 chapters

Section 1: The Sufficiency of Scripture

Chapter 1: The Battle of the Century

Explore the growing challenge to the sufficiency of Scripture and why the Church must trust God’s Word to guide its mission and ministry.

Chapter 2: Everything Important

Discover why the Bible provides the essential truth and direction Christians need for faith, family, and ministry.

Chapter 3: Every Good Work

Understand how Scripture equips God’s people for every good work and provides the foundation for effective Christian ministry.

Chapter 4: A Dangerous Doctrine

Examine the consequences of relying on human wisdom and methods rather than trusting the sufficiency of God’s Word.

Section 2: The Lost Doctrine of Jurisdiction

Chapter 5: Jurisdiction 101

Discover how God has assigned distinct responsibilities to individuals, families, churches, and civil government.

Chapter 6: When More Is Less

Learn why churches can become more effective in making disciples by focusing on the responsibilities God has specifically entrusted to them.

Section 3: God’s Mission for the Local Church

Chapter 7: The Worship of God

Explore the biblical purpose of corporate worship and its essential place in the life of the local church.

Chapter 8: Preaching the Bible

Discover why faithful biblical preaching is central to the Church’s mission of making mature disciples of Jesus Christ.

Chapter 9: Equipping and Caring in the Church

Learn how churches can equip believers for ministry while cultivating a community of spiritual care and encouragement.

Chapter 10: Shepherding in the Church

Understand the biblical responsibilities of pastors and elders to lead, protect, and spiritually nurture God’s people.

Section 4: God’s Mission for the Family

Chapter 11: Family Ministry in the Torah

Discover God’s original design for parents and families to pass faith to the next generation through the foundational books of Scripture.

Chapter 12: Family Ministry in the Old Testament

Explore how the Old Testament reinforces the family’s essential role in spiritual instruction and generational faithfulness.

Chapter 13: Family Ministry in the Gospels (part 1)

Examine how the life and teachings of Jesus affirm the spiritual significance of children, parents, and family relationships.

Chapter 14: Family Ministry in the Gospels (part 2)

Continue exploring Christ’s teachings to discover how family discipleship fits within the mission of His Kingdom.

Chapter 15: Family Ministry in the New Testament

Discover how the apostles instructed Christian families to live out their faith and raise the next generation in Christ.

Chapter 16: Family Ministry Through Church History

Explore how Christians throughout history have understood and practiced the spiritual responsibilities of families and churches.

Section 5: Uniting Church and Family in the Great Commission

Chapter 17: Caring for the Poor

Discover how churches and families can work together to meet practical needs and demonstrate Christ’s compassion.

Chapter 18: Transforming Youth and Children’s Ministry

Learn how to reshape children’s and youth ministries to equip parents as the primary spiritual disciplers of their children.

Chapter 19: Leading Change

Explore practical principles for guiding your church toward a biblical model of ministry that strengthens families.

Chapter 20: Children in Church

Discover the spiritual benefits of including children in the worship and community life of the local church.

Chapter 21: Building Marriages and Multiplying Your Church

Learn how strengthening Christian marriages can support healthy families and advance the Church’s mission.

Chapter 22: Elevating Singles Ministry

Explore how churches can intentionally disciple and equip single adults for meaningful relationships, service, and Kingdom impact.

Chapter 23: Discipling Men and Women

Discover biblical strategies for equipping men and women to grow in faith and fulfill their God-given callings.

Chapter 24: Accelerating Evangelism

Learn how equipping believers and families for ministry can multiply opportunities to share the Gospel.

Chapter 25: Every Thought for the Gospel

Embrace a comprehensive vision for aligning every aspect of church ministry with the Great Commission.

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