Developing And Evaluating A Biblical Parenting Resource In Media Ministry

Steven Koster

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Developing And Evaluating A Biblical Parenting Resource In Media Ministry

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Steven Koster. Developing And Evaluating A Biblical Parenting Resource In Media Ministry. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eeee1d2a-ce8d-46b7-ac6b-fd01efc99425.

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S. Koster. Developing And Evaluating A Biblical Parenting Resource In Media Ministry. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eeee1d2a-ce8d-46b7-ac6b-fd01efc99425

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Steven Koster. Developing And Evaluating A Biblical Parenting Resource In Media Ministry. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/eeee1d2a-ce8d-46b7-ac6b-fd01efc99425.

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Steven Koster

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Abstract

Media ministry publishes gospel content on paper, on the air, and online, but few robust feedback systems are in place to measure the spiritual impact of gospel broadcasts. This study articulated a theoretical foundation of a biblical theology and review of pastoral practices on children and parenting, published a resource on biblical parenting for distribution through the Internet, and then asked the audience for feedback.The resource was rooted in a study of how the Bible regards both children and the task of parenting. The study also explored models of faith formation, pastoral parenting best practices, and a review of the religious landscape of contemporary youth. A 93-page electronic booklet (PDF) called “A Handbook of Biblical Parenting” was developed and shared with over a thousand people online, who were then invited via email to complete an online questionnaire.The response rate was less than 2%, yet the audience was demographically in line with the expected audience. Most respondents were actively parenting young children, expressed an improvement in their parenting confidence, and found the resource practical, using its ideas several times. Most considered faith important to their parenting and found the resource to be encouraging, biblical, and educational. Most consumed the PDF deeply, even though most used a handheld mobile device. A repeated use of this prototype process would require a greater response rate to be consistently useful. Formatting for a small screen would be wise. The questions would require adaptation for other topics. Alternatively, a shorter version of the questionnaire could focus the inquiry more directly on gathering actionable information.

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