Biblical Grandparenting (Josh Mulvihill)

Biblical Grandparenting

Exploring God’s Design for Disciple-Making and Passing Faith to Future Generations

Biblical Grandparenting explains culture’s misleading messages about grandparenting, provides a biblical overview of the role of grandparents, and shares groundbreaking research that will give students, pastors, and future leaders a vision to impact the next generation for Christ.

In addition, this book offers practical methods to disciple grandchildren and navigate the grandparent’s place in the family.

What is the role of a grandparent? While the world says it’s time to retire and relax, Scripture paints a different picture. Grandparents have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of their grandchildren and to leave a lasting heritage for their families that will bless generations to come.

Contents

Introduction: Why Grandparenting?

1. An Overview of Grandparenting: Ten Biblical Themes Every Grandparent Should Know
2. An Identity Crisisin America: Rejecting a Leisureville Lifestyle
3. Grandparenthood in the Bible: Understanding the Biblical Role of Grandparents
4. A Brief History of Grandparenthood in America: Learning from the Multigenerational Mistakes of the Past
5. The Culture’s View of Grandparenting: A Picture of Grandparents Today
6. The Perceived Role of Christian Grandparenting: Four Approaches
7. Discipling Grandchildren: Eight Methods Every Grandparent Can Use
8. Comparing Grandparent Roles: Four Differences Worth Recognizing
9. Research Results: Key Findings of the Study

Endorsements

“This book is packed with solid biblical foundations and fresh empirical research.  What Josh Mulvihill has provided here takes a significant step in the direction of developing a new vision for grandparents and senior adults in our churches.  Read this work carefully, constantly seeking ways that your church might equip grandparents to be more effective as disciple-makers in the lives of their grandchildren and in the life of the local church.” — Timothy Paul Jones, Professor of Christian Family Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“I give my highest endorsement to this much-needed book.  Rarely do we find thinking this prophetic, original, scholarly, and biblical in one place. I hope it will be widely read, discussed, and responded to in ways that change the very fabric of this country and the grandparenting culture.” — Valerie Bell, Awana, and author of Faith-Shaped Kids

About the Author

Josh Mulvihill (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the Executive Director of church and family ministry at Renewanation.  He served as a pastor for twenty years. Josh is a founding member and director of resources for Legacy Coalition, a grandparenting ministry. He and his wife, Jen, live in Victoria, Minnesota and are blessed with five children.