Recent publications around family breakdown, loneliness and belonging, and singleness in the family centric church may be of interest to you. Publica – a research and public policy organisation devoted to partnering with Churches and organisations to strengthen family and community relationships throughout Australia, recently held forums around the country with church and denominational leaders. Articles have since been published based on these conversations and other research data.
Broken Families, Broken Lives: The Challenge of Pastoral Care and Inclusion in the Church.
Presenting data on the prevalence and flow on effects of family breakdown, this paper identifies key pressure points within relationships, before turning to life in the church post divorce.
Belong Be Known and Be Loved
This report details the current crises of loneliness that many in our communities face, before discussing ways in which church communities are uniquely positioned to foster community and belonging.
Singleness and the Family Centric Church
Exploring the family centric model of church and the impact this has on people who are single. This paper invites us to have a more robust theology of singleness.
Find all these articles HERE .
