Caring For Our Generations

How can Christians become more loving family members? How can they care for each other most effectively?

Designed both for families and for counselors, Christian Marriage and Family is a complete guide to family caregiving. John Patton and Brian H. Childs discuss common problem that arise in various types of families and show how these problems can be resolved successfully.

Among the issues covered:
The problems of singleness
Preparing for marriage or remarriage
Living as a couple in a one-generation household
Living in a nuclear family of two or more generations
Dealing with divorce
Living in a blended family

John Patton, PhD, is the former executive director for the Georgia Association for Pastoral Care and Emeritus Professor of Pastoral Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary, Decatur, Georgia.

Brian H. Childs, PhD, was Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling at Columbia Theological Seminary.