Blended Family Ministry
The Blended Family Ministry exists to educate, equip and support blended families in order to prevent divorce and provide hope and healing. We want to share what it means to live as a Christ-centered family and provide tools that will help people accomplish this.
What is a “Blended Family” anyway?
A “blended family” is a family with at least one child, regardless of age, who is not the biological child of both parents due to remarriage or adoption. Because one or more of the children are not the biological children of both parents, effort usually is required to help the new family bond or blend. This is easy and feels natural for the parents who fall in love and choose to remarry. It may not feel natural and can be much more difficult for the children involved.
If you are interested in participating in future Blended Family activities or have a heart to serve as a ministry partner in this area, email Terri Dole at tdole@woodmenvalley.org.
Blended Family Resources
Successful Stepfamilies website – www.successfulstepfamilies.com
Institute for Family Research and Education - www.blendingfamily.com
Blending a Family Ministry website – www.blendingfamily.com
Breaking the Cycle of Divorce: How Your Marriage Can Succeed Even if Your Parents’ Didn’t by John Trent
The Smart Step-Family by Ron L. Deal
The Smart Stepmom by Ron L. Deal and Laura Petherbridge
Building a Successful Stepfamily: Encouragement, Wisdom and Compassion for Troubling Times by Ron L. Deal
When Your Parent Remarries Late in Life: Making Peace With Your Adult Stepfamily by Terri P. Smith and James M. Harper, PH.D.
Loving Your Stepfamily: The Art of Making Your Blended Family Work by Dr. Donald Partridge and Jenetha Partridge
Divorce and Remarriage in the Church by David Instone-Brewer
Trusting God Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Nurturing Your Child’s Soul by Timothy Jones
Divorce Poison by Dr. Richard A. Warshak
My Mommy’s Getting Married by Pamela Chambers
